Hello, Happy Hiker! You've hit on the World's Largest Hiking Trail Database. Search or Browse! Link your Hiking Page.
北アルプス
The North Alps or Kita Alps is one of the wilder regions, located in the Chubu region. Here you can find the 3rd highest mountain, as well as thermal active regions.
Article discussing the hiking possibilities in the Japanese Alps.
Kamikochi is a part of the Northern (Kita) Alps. This website is in English and might give you a good start for hiking in this particular region.