What other travelers are saying about Myojin Pond (Myojin Ike)
Gorgeous at 9am, definitely even more beautiful earlier in the morning with the morning light and mist! There is a cafe and a restaurant nearby to grab breakfast too. JPY500 entrance fee
I would think Myojin Pond 明神池 is at it's prettiest at early morning with the soft and warm sunlight and calm weather. If you are lucky enough like me you will see perfect reflection on both ponds, plus there are very few tourist.
I Visted at 6-7am, 28/4/23. But to be there so early one has to stay in one of the nearby lodge (e.g. 明神館, or like me in Tokusawa-en and set off at 5am to catch the first sunlight at Myojin bridge and pond)
(Also attached are some photos of Myojin Bridge at early morning)
If you visit Kamikochi in the first time and love basic hike, this place would be good for you. From Kappa bridge, it takes more than 6-7 km to reach here. Try to plan for morning or late afternoon. It gets dark around 4.30pm in autumn time.
Paid entrance fee to visit this place.
