Recommended tourist spots in Autumn

Shosenkyo Gorge

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Known for its amazing scenery with seasonal landscape, such as cherry blossoms, azalea and colored leaves, its hiking trails with picturesque cliffs and waterfalls fascinate people all over the world. Especially, beautiful autumn landscape in grand nature has been receiving favorable reputation. It is with a large difference in elevation, we can enjoy the beautiful autumn colors for more than one month. The hiking trail is pleasant and easy one with fantastic viewpoints. Other than, hiking, Shosenkyo Ropeway up to the top offers amazing views of Mt. Fuji, the very interesting Arakawa Dam and Nosen Lake.

 Access to Shosenkyo Gorge
Shosenkyo Gorge is located outside of central city of Kofu and would be perfect destination for a day trip from Tokyo.
Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal ⇒ (Highway Bus Reservation) ⇒ Kofu Station ⇒ (Yamanashi Kotsu Bus) ⇒ Shosenkyo Gorge
*From Kofu station, please take a bus bound for "Shosenkyo" from the bus stop No.4 at South Exit Bus Terminal.

Kamikochi

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Kamikochi is the most scenic spot in Japan located at 1,500 meters above sea level in Matsumoto City.
Kamikochi is a cultural property which has been registered as a part of Chubu Sangaku National Park.
The gracious scenery you can view from the famous Kappa Bridge over pure Azusa River might be one of the most celestial scenery of Japan.
More than 1.5 million people visit this area over a year.

JAPAN ALPS KAMIKOCHI Official Website

* Fares for overnight buses with 3-row-seat cost 2,000 JPY in addition to the normal fares for both adults and children.

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) → Shinshimashima Station (Local Bus : Approx. 65 minutes) → 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) → Kamikochi

Please note reservation is required for expressway bus.

Reserve a ticket for Hirayu onsen

Matsumoto

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The Japanese maple trees in Matsumoto Castle Park are a popular autumn foliage spot in the city of Matsumoto. The vivid colors of the autumn leaves against the black and white of the castle create a beautiful scene. Also, Matsumoto Castle will host Matsumoto Castle Week from November 4 to 11, 2024, with various events running throughout the week.