“A favorite target of crows is a bag from a convenience store,” said Yasuhiro Kamijo, president of Tokusawa-en, which runs a camp site and lodging in Kamikochi’s Tokusawa district. The ...

Other options, like the historic Tokusawa Inn, founded in 1885, require a one- to two-hour hike from the bus terminal with your luggage. Top tips: When to go: Kamikochi is open from 27 April to 15 ...