【Mini Hiking】Kamikochi Day Trip with 4-Hour Free Time (Meet at Matsumoto 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 a chartered bus from Matsumoto, 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 – Sep 9 / Sep 12 – Sep 12 / Sep 14 – Sep 18 / Sep 20 – Sep 20 / Sep 26 – Sep 26 / Sep 28 – Sep 28 / Oct 3 – Oct 3 / Oct 9 – Oct 15 / Oct 18 – Oct 18 / Oct 21 – Oct 21 / Oct 24 – Oct 24 / Oct 27 – Oct 30 / Nov 1 – Nov 1 / Nov 2 – Nov 2
Starting at
09:30
Group size
From 1 person

Schedule

  1. 09:30
    Meeting point: Group bus stop at Matsumoto Station Alps Exit
  2. Departure at Matsumoto Station Alps Exit
    Departure time: 9:50~10:40
  3. 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.
  4. 18:00
    Drop-off point: Group bus stop at Matsumoto Station Alps Exit

Location and Directions

  • Check-in / Check-out

    JR Matsumoto Station Alps Exit

    Matsumoto Sta. Alpsguchi, 8 巾上 松本市 長野県 日本付近のJR East

    JR Matsumoto Station Alps Exit — Matsumoto Sta. Alpsguchi, 8 巾上 松本市 長野県 日本付近のJR East

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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.

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.

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