Kamikochi’s Taisho Pond & Mt. Yakedake areas

WALK

You can hike to Kamikochi from Shimashima via the Tokugo Pass (10-12 hour).

TRAIN

松本駅からは路線バスかタクシーにて。あるいは、松本電鉄上高地線で約30分の新島々駅で下車、路線バスかタクシーにて。

BUS

Take the Matsumoto Dentetsu Kamikochi Line train from Matsumoto Station to Shin-Shimashima (30 min), followed by a bus ride to Kamikochi (60 min). There are also two direct buses a day to Kamikochi from Matsumoto Bus Terminal (90 min). See the timetable here.

CAR

The road to Kamikochi is closed to private cars just below the last tunnel at Sawando. You can park your car at Sawando for 500 yen a day, and catch a bus or taxi into the park. The parking outside of Kamikochi is about 50 minutes by car from Matsumoto Station.

TAXI

松本駅、新島々駅、沢渡駐車場からタクシー。

OTHER

You could also opt to ride your bike into the park. Unfortunately, between the car and Kamikochi is a long, dark, steep, ascending tunnel where buses will rush by you. This can be a very unpleasant experience. However, once out of the tunnel you will be treated to some of the most amazing mountain views in Japan.