How to Travel from

Kanazawa to Kamikōchi

by Rideshare, Route or Car

Japan Kanazawa Kamikōchi

Cheapest

By car (149 km)

1 h 55 min

149 km.

from $8

Other

Rideshare

1 h 55 min

149 km.

from $5.67

Train

4 h 4 min

98 km.

from $336.13

Train, Bus

4 h 51 min

99 km.

from $114.20

Train operators

Japan Railways Shinkansen

Phone:

050-2016-1603

Website:

jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/

Train from Kanazawa to Nagano

Ave. Duration:

1h 34m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$48.27–$69.87

Japan Railways Limited Express

Phone:

(050) 2016-1603

Website:

jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/

Train from Nagano to Akashina

Ave. Duration:

33 min

Frequency:

4 times a day

Estimated price:

$13.97–$22.87

Train from Nagano to Matsumoto

Ave. Duration:

42 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$16.51–$26.68

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)

Phone:

(050) 2016-1603

Website:

jreast.co.jp/multi/en/

Train from Nagano to Akashina

Ave. Duration:

1h 5m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$5.84–$8.26

Train from Nagano to Matsumoto

Ave. Duration:

1h 20m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$6.99–$10.16

Bus operators

ALPICO Kotsu

Phone:

0570-550-373

Website:

alpico.co.jp/en/

Bus from Takayama Nohi Bus Center to Nakanoyu

Ave. Duration:

1h 15m

Frequency:

4 times a day

Bus from Matsumoto Station to Kamikochi

Ave. Duration:

1h 44m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$19.83

Hokutetsu Transportation

Phone:

076-234-0123

Website:

hokutetsu.co.jp/en

Bus from Kanazawa Station to Takayama

Ave. Duration:

2h 15m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$15.24–$31.76

Nouhi Bus

Phone:

0577-32-1688

Website:

nouhibus.co.jp/english/

Bus from Kanazawa Station to Takayama

Ave. Duration:

3h 30m

Frequency:

5 times a day

Estimated price:

$22.87–$33.03

What is the cheapest way to get from Kanazawa to Kamikōchi?

The cheapest way to get from Kanazawa to Kamikōchi is to drive which costs $15.22 - $23.91 and takes 1h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kanazawa to Kamikōchi?

The fastest way to get from Kanazawa to Kamikōchi is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs $15.22 - $23.91 .

Is there a direct bus between Kanazawa and Kamikōchi?

No, there is no direct bus from Kanazawa station to Kamikōchi. However, there are services departing from Kanazawa Station and arriving at Kamikochi BT via Takayama Nohi Bus Center and Nakanoyu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.

How far is it from Kanazawa to Kamikōchi?

The distance between Kanazawa and Kamikōchi is 336 km. The road distance is 149.4 km.

How do I travel from Kanazawa to Kamikōchi without a car?

The best way to get from Kanazawa to Kamikōchi without a car is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs $195.65 - $282.61 .

How long does it take to get from Kanazawa to Kamikōchi?

It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Kanazawa to Kamikōchi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kanazawa to Kamikōchi bus from?

Kanazawa to Kamikōchi bus services, operated by Nouhi Bus, depart from Kanazawa Station.

Train or bus from Kanazawa to Kamikōchi?

The best way to get from Kanazawa to Kamikōchi is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs $195.65 - $282.61 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 13m.

Where does the Kanazawa to Kamikōchi bus arrive?

Kanazawa to Kamikōchi bus services, operated by Nouhi Bus, arrive at Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal station.

Can I drive from Kanazawa to Kamikōchi?

Yes, the driving distance between Kanazawa to Kamikōchi is 149 km. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Kanazawa to Kamikōchi.

Where can I stay near Kamikōchi?

There are 53+ hotels available in Kamikōchi. Prices start at $21.77 per night.

Shinhotaka Ropeway

The Shinhotaka Ropeway (新穂高ロープウェイ, Shinhotaka Rōpuwei) is an aerial lift system in Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, Japan, and is operated by Okuhi Sightseeing Development (奥飛観光開発, Okuhi Kankō Kaihatsu). The Meitetsu Group company also operates hotels in the area. Opened in 1970, the line climbs to the hillside of the Hida Mountains' Mount Hotaka, the third tallest mountain in Japan.

Mount Hotakadake

Mount Hotaka (穂高岳, Hotaka-dake), also known as Mount Hotakadake, is one of the 100 Famous Japanese Mountains as coined by the media, reaching a height of 3,190 m (10,466 ft). Mount Hotaka is situated in Japan's Hida Mountains and all its major peaks except Mount Maehotaka, lie on the border between the cities of Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture, and Takayama, Gifu Prefecture. This mountain is located in Chūbu-Sangaku National Park.

Mount Jōnen

Mount Jōnen (常念岳, Jōnen-dake) is one of the 100 Famous Japanese Mountains, reaching the height of 2,857 m (9,373 ft). It is situated in Japan's Hida Mountains in Nagano Prefecture and in Chūbu-Sangaku National Park. The shape of the mountain looks like the triangle. It can be seen from Azumi Basin.

Five ways to Travel from Kanazawa to Kamikōchi

Transport providers

Train operators

Japan Railways Shinkansen

Japan Railways Limited Express

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)

Bus operators

ALPICO Kotsu

Hokutetsu Transportation

Nouhi Bus

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Kanazawa to Kamikōchi?

What is the fastest way to get from Kanazawa to Kamikōchi?

Is there a direct bus between Kanazawa and Kamikōchi?

How far is it from Kanazawa to Kamikōchi?

How do I travel from Kanazawa to Kamikōchi without a car?

How long does it take to get from Kanazawa to Kamikōchi?

Where do I catch the Kanazawa to Kamikōchi bus from?

Train or bus from Kanazawa to Kamikōchi?

Where does the Kanazawa to Kamikōchi bus arrive?

Can I drive from Kanazawa to Kamikōchi?

Where can I stay near Kamikōchi?