- Shinjuku
- Kamikochi
Adults From 8,000JPY to 12,000JPY
Children From 4,000JPY to 6,000JPY
(Travel time: Approx. 4h 47min)
(Shinjuku / Shibuya)
(Entrance of Japan Alps)
Departing Shinjuku: Wednesday April 17 to Thursday November 14, 2024
Departing Kamikochi: Thursday April 18 to Friday November 15, 2024
- Shinjuku
(*Night Bus) - Kamikochi
Adults From 10,000JPY to 14,000JPY
Children From 5,000JPY to 7,000JPY
(Travel time: Approx. 6h 55min)
- Kamikochi
- Shinjuku
Adults From 8,000JPY to 12,000JPY
Children From 4,000JPY to 6,000JPY
(Travel time: Approx. 4h 47min)
* Fares for overnight buses with 3-row-seat cost 1,800 JPY in addition to the normal fares for both adults and children.
More information about this service will be provided as soon as dates for this year have been confirmed.
- Shibuya
(*Night Bus Only) - Kamikochi
Adults From 9,400JPY to 10,400JPY
Children From 4,700JPY to 5,200JPY
(Travel time: Approx. 7h 20min)
- Kamikochi
- Shibuya
Adults From 9,400JPY to 10,400JPY
Children From 4,700JPY to 5,200JPY
(Travel time: Approx. 5h 30min)
About Kamikochi area
Kamikochi is one of the most popular mountainous resorts in Japan. It is located in Nagano prefecture and known as the entrance to Japan Alps.
The recommended way to enjoy a day in Kamikochi is by hiking the trails along Azusa River from Taisho Pond to Myojin Bridge. It does not require advanced hiking skills or experiences, compared to climbing the surrounding peaks. Kamikochi is particularly beautiful during the autumn foliage season, which usually peaks in mid-October. If you would like to climb challenging mountain such as Nishihotakadake (2,909 m), Okuhotakadake (3,190 m), Maehotakadake (3,090 m) and the active volcano Yakedake (2,455 m), it is recommended between mid-June and mid-September.
Enjoy the most spectacular mountain scenery in Japan.
The highway bus for Kamikochi is in operation only from April through November.
Best Season to visit
from end of May to mid. June
Fresh new green leaves
from July to August
Flowers
from early October to late October
Autumn foliage
It is more fun to visit Matsumoto City or Hirayu Onsen on the way to Kamikochi.
Recommended Route via Matsumoto
Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal (Expressway bus Reservation) → Matsumoto Station (Kamikochi Line : Approx. 30 minutes / 700 yen) → Shinshimashima Station (Local Bus : Approx. 65 minutes / 1,950 yen) → Kamikochi
Please note reservation is required for expressway bus.
Reserve a ticket for Matsumoto
Recommended Route via Hirayu Onsen
Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal (Expressway bus Reservation) → Hirayu Onsen (Local Bus : Approx. 25 minutes / 1,160yen) → Kamikochi
Please note reservation is required for expressway bus.
Reserve a ticket for Hirayu onsen
Special Package Deals To list
We are introducing the latest special package deals which include round trip fare and unlimited ride vouchers and so on. Please check it out!
Three-Star Route Tickets
Three-Star Route Ticket
Great deal! Adults 9,500JPY, Children 4,750JPY
"Three-Star Route Ticket" is special packaged ticket which allow you travel popular tourist spots including Matsumoto, Takayama, Shirakawa-go, Kanazawa, Toyama and more, departing from Shinjuku.
Kamikochi area
Kamikochi Yu Yu Tickets
A package deal with an highway bus round trip ticket between Matsumoto and Kamikochi. Travel reasonably to Kamikochi via Matsumoto!
The tickets include :
• Round trip ticket of highway bus (Shinjuku - Matsumoto Bus Terminal)
• Round trip ticket of Alpico Railway (Matsumoto station - Shinshimashima station)
• Round trip ticket of local bus (Shinshimashima - Kamikochi)
