【Kamikochi Column Vol. 1】 Where Is the Best Place to Stay for Sightseeing in Kamikochi? When planning a trip to Kamikochi, one of the first questions many travelers have is, "Where is the most convenient place to stay?" Two areas that are most frequently compared are Shirahone Onsen, known as a hidden hot spring deep in the mountains, and the Sawando area, located right at the gateway to Kamikochi. In this blog post, we would like to explain the differences! To sum it up, if