【Mini Hiking】Kamikochi Day Trip with 4-Hour Free Time (Meet at Shinjuku Station)

Highlights

  • Spend up to 4 hours in Kamikochi, immersing yourself in fresh air, birdsong, and clear mountain scenery.
  • Enjoy a relaxing mini hike through flat forest trails with stunning views of the Northern Alps.
  • Walk the scenic route from Taisho Pond to Kappa Bridge, about 3.5 km in 70 minutes.
  • You could choose your drop-off point and at your own pace: Taisho Pond, Imperial Hotel, or Kamikochi Bus Terminal.
  • Experience highland nature at 1,500m with cool temperatures and ever-changing mountain weather.

What to expect

Enjoy a relaxing day trip to Kamikochi with train and chartered bus, avoiding travel fatigue. Explore its flat, scenic trails, fresh greenery, and views of the Hotaka Mountains. A peaceful mini hike lets you savor nature’s beauty for 4 hours.

What's included

  • Tour conductor
  • Bus fare

About this experience

Available dates
Until Jul 23 / Jul 26 – Jul 26 / Jul 31 – Jul 31 / Aug 1 – Aug 1 / Aug 5 – Aug 5 / Aug 9 – Aug 9 / Aug 18 – Aug 18 / Aug 21 – Aug 21 / Aug 27 – Aug 27 / Aug 31 – Aug 31 / Sep 3 – Sep 3 / Sep 9 – Sep 9 / Sep 12 – Sep 12 / Sep 14 – Sep 14 / Sep 18 – Sep 18 / Sep 20 – Sep 20 / Sep 26 – Sep 26 / Sep 28 – Sep 28 / Oct 3 – Oct 3 / Oct 9 – Oct 9 / Oct 13 – Oct 13 / Oct 15 – Oct 15 / Oct 18 – Oct 18 / Oct 21 – Oct 21 / Oct 24 – Oct 24 / Oct 27 – Oct 27 / Oct 30 – Oct 30 / Nov 1 – Nov 1 / Nov 2 – Nov 2
Starting at
07:00

Schedule

  1. Meeting point: JR Shinjuku Station South Exit ticket gate, Koshu-kaido side
  2. Departure at JR Shinjuku Station
    Departure time: 7:00~7:30
    By Train: Limited Express 「Azusa 」
    Ordinary Car
    Reserved Seat
  3. Matsumoto Station
    At Matsumoto Station, transfer from the train to the chartered bus.
  4. Kamikochi
    *Enjoy approximately 4 hours in Kamikochi, including a self-guided mini hiking
    *Mini hiking time: about 70 minutes / approx. 3.5 km, from Taisho Pond to Kappa Bridge.
  5. Matsumoto Station
    By bus: from Kamikochi to Matsumoto
  6. Arrival at JR Shinjuku Station
    By Train: Limited Express 「Azusa 」
    Ordinary Car
    Reserved Seat
  7. Drop-off point: JR Shinjuku Station South Exit ticket gate, Koshu-kaido side

Location and Directions

  • Check-in / Check-out

    JR Shinjuku Station South Exit ticket gate, Koshu-kaido side

    JR Shinjuku Station South Exit ticket gate, Koshu-kaido side

    JR Shinjuku Station South Exit ticket gate, Koshu-kaido side — JR Shinjuku Station South Exit ticket gate, Koshu-kaido side

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Restrictions

  • If less than 25 participants are booked, the activity may not operate.

What to bring

  • Lunch is not included. During your stay at Kamikochi, you will have free time for lunch at your own expense.
  • backpack
  • trash bag
  • snacks
  • Beverages
  • Medication
  • Rain gear
  • Walking shoes
  • Comfortable clothing
  • Hat
  • Sunglasses
  • Camera
  • Towel
  • Sunscreen
  • Insect repellent
  • Slacks
  • Sweatshirt / light jacket

Other requirements

  • When making a reservation, please be sure to provide the following information for all participants: full name (as shown on the passport), date of birth, nationality, and gender. In addition, the group representative is required to provide a contact phone number and email address.

Additional notes

  • Delays or non-participation caused by transportation delays are also subject to cancellation charges. The tour will depart at the scheduled departure time.
  • ※JR Matsumoto Station Alps Exit:
    ※Departure between 9:50 and 10:40
    Tour ends at approximately 18:00

    ※As the departure time depends on the arrival time at Matsumoto Station of tour RA020 (departing from Shinjuku), we will contact you again once the final schedule is confirmed.
  • This tour is a local meet-up and dismissal plan. Round-trip transportation is not included.
  • This tour is operated jointly with RA020 departing from Shinjuku.

    Check-in at Matsumoto Station will be handled by the tour conductor accompanying the group from Shinjuku, so depending on the train operation status, you may be asked to wait at Matsumoto Station.
  • If your departure date falls on a traffic regulation day for sightseeing buses in Kamikochi, you may need to transfer to a local bus for part of the route. In that case, transportation may be shared with other passengers.
  • Seats on the train and bus are reserved, and seat assignments will be arranged by our company. For solo travelers or groups with an odd number of participants, bus seating will generally be shared. In some cases, male and female passengers may be asked to share seats.
  • Please arrive at your check-in location 15 minutes prior to the start time.

Operated by

Club Tourism International Inc.(Inbound) (Code:203436)

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