- Shinjuku
- Kamikochi
Adults From 8,000JPY to 16,000JPY
Children From 4,000JPY to 9,000JPY
(Travel time: Approx. 4h 47min)
(Shinjuku / Shibuya)
(Entrance of Japan Alps)
Operation period
Departing Shinjuku: April 17 to Thursday November 14, 2025
Departing Kamikochi: April 18 to Friday November 15, 2025
- Shinjuku
(*Night Bus) - Kamikochi
Adults From 10,000JPY to 18,000JPY
Children From 6,000JPY to 11,000JPY
(Travel time: Approx. 6h 55min)
- Kamikochi
- Shinjuku
Adults From 8,000JPY to 16,000JPY
Children From 4,000JPY to 9,000JPY
(Travel time: Approx. 4h 47min)
Operation period
Departing Shibuya: July 11 to October 26, 2025
Departing Kamikochi: July 12 to October 27, 2025
- Shibuya
(*Night Bus Only) - Kamikochi
Adults From 12,000JPY to 16,000JPY
Children From 7,000JPY to 9,000JPY
(Travel time: Approx. 7h 20min)
- Kamikochi
- Shibuya
Adults From 10,000JPY to 14,000JPY
Children From 5,000JPY to 7,000JPY
(Travel time: Approx. 5h 30min)
About the Kamikochi Area
Kamikochi is one of the most popular mountainous resorts in Japan located in Nagano prefecture and is also known as the entrance to the Japan Alps. A great 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 the more challenging surrounding peaks. Kamikochi is particularly beautiful during the autumn foliage season, which usually peaks in mid-October. If you would like to climb a challenging mountain such as Nishihotakadake (2,909 m), Okuhotakadake (3,190 m), Maehotakadake (3,090 m), or the active volcano Yakedake (2,455 m), it is recommended you visit Kamikochi between mid-June and mid-September.
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) → 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
Special Package Deals To list
Check out the latest special package deals including round trip fares, unlimited ride vouchers, and so on!
Three-Star Route Tickets
Three-Star Route Ticket
A great deal! Adults 9,500JPY, Children 4,750JPY
The "Three-Star Route Ticket" is a special package of tickets which allows you to travel through popular tourist spots including: Matsumoto, Takayama, Shirakawa-go, Kanazawa, Toyama and more, all departing from Shinjuku.
Kamikochi area
Kamikochi Yu Yu Tickets
Travel to Kamikochi through Matsumoto with this affordable package deal, which includes a round-trip highway bus ticket between the two destinations.
The tickets include:
• Round trip highway bus tickets (Shinjuku - Matsumoto Bus Terminal)
• Round trip tickets for Alpico Railway (Matsumoto Station - Shinshimashima Station)
• Round trip tickets for the local bus (Shinshimashima - Kamikochi)
