【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
Schedule
- 06:30Meeting point: JR Shinjuku Station South Exit ticket gate, Koshu-kaido side
- —Departure at JR Shinjuku StationDeparture time: 7：00～7：30
By Train: Limited Express 「Azusa 」
Ordinary Car
Reserved Seat - —Matsumoto StationAt Matsumoto Station, transfer from the train to the chartered bus.
- —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.
- —Matsumoto StationBy bus: from Kamikochi to Matsumoto
- —Arrival at JR Shinjuku StationBy Train: Limited Express 「Azusa 」
Ordinary Car
Reserved Seat - 21:00Drop-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
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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.
- Beverages
- Medication
- Rain gear
- Walking shoes
- Comfortable clothing
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Camera
- Towel
- Sunscreen
- Insect repellent
- backpack
- trash bag
- snacks
- Slacks
- Sweatshirt / light jacket
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.
- Please arrive at your check-in location 15 minutes prior to the start 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.
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.
Operated by
Club Tourism International Inc.（Inbound）
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation until your booking is confirmed.
10 to 8 days before the tour start date: 20% of the tour price
7 to 2 days before the tour start date: 30% of the tour price
1 day before the tour start date: 40% of the tour price
On the day of the tour, before the meeting time: 50% of the tour price
After the tour starts or no-show: 100% of the tour price
*The cancellation date is based on when the customer notifies us during our business days and hours.
