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Spectacular Scenery Kamikochi & Shinhotaka Ropeway Bus Tour

This is a perfect sightseeing bus tour for travelers who would like to explore and experience the two most popular tourist attractions in Northern Japan Alps, Kamikochi and Shinhotaka in just one day. Fees for the Shinhotaka Ropeway and lunch at Alps Kaido Hirayu are included in the tour, and it is such an easy access to Kamikochi. The bus tour combines convenience in an affordable package for the benefit of tourists.

Route

Takayama Bus Terminal> Hirayu Onsen (for boarding only) > Shinhotaka Visitor Center > Shinhotaka #2 Ropeway > Alps Kaido Hirayu (lunch) > Kamikochi> Hirayu Onsen (for arrival only) > Takayama Bus Terminal

Season

26 August - 5 September, 2025 (total 11 days)

Duration

9 hours (Takayama- Takayama)

Tour Includes

Transportation, lunch and round trip Shinhotaka No 2. Ropeway

Bus Company

Nohi Bus Co., Ltd.

Fare　

Takayama - Takayama/

Hirayu - Takayama

Adult

JPY 13,000

Child (Age 6-12)

JPY 11,000

Toddler (Age 1-5) Without lunch

JPY 7,200

Important notice:

*Meals are not included in the toddler fare.

*For safety reasons, toddler between the age of 1-5 cannot ride on parent's lap (without a seat) in this tour.

For toddler ages 1-5, please purchase a ticket of either a child rate (with lunch) or a toddler rate (without lunch).

However, this does not apply to infants below the age of 1.

Ropeway station

View from observation deck

View from the gondola

Azusa River at Kamikochi

Observation deck

Kamikochi in autumn

Itineraries　

8:20AM Depart

Takayama Nohi Bus Terminal

9:20AM Depart

Hirayu Onsen（for boarding only)

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Shinhotaka ＃2Ropeway to the Observation Deck

Panoramic view of the Alps mountains at 2156m above sea level.

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Lunch at Alps Kaido Hirayu

1:50 PM - 3:50 PM

Kamikochi

(Indulge yourself in the natural beauty of a mountain resort.)

4:20 PM Arrive

Hirayu Onsen

5:20 PM Arrive

Takayama Bus Terminal

Shinhotaka Ropeway

Shinhotaka Ropeway is the most popular sightseeing spot in the Okuhida area. You can view the beautiful Northern Alps such as Mt. Nishihotakadake, Mt. Yarigatake and Mt. Kasagadake in a 360-degree panoramic view from the observation deck on the mountaintop at an altitude of 2,156 m. The second ropeway is Japan's only double decker gondola, and was recently renewed commemorating its 50th anniversary.

Taisho pond（Kamikochi）

Taisho-ike Pond was created when the Azusa River was banked up with the mudflow generated by the major volcanic eruption of Mt. Yakedake on June 6, 1915, and it is one of the representative sceneries of Kamikochi with its fantastic view of withered trees on the glassy beautiful lake surface. The walking path arranged along Azusa River is flat and walkable, this hiking trail from Taisho-ike Pond to Kappa Bridge (Kappa-bashi) is the most popular walking course in Kamikochi.

Alps Kaido Hirayu

Alps Kaido Hirayu offers the largest restaurant in Hiraya Onsen and a wide array of souvenirs and local specialties of Hida region. Lunch will be served at a restaurant inside. A free foot bath is also available on the first floor of the building where the panoramic view of Mt Norikura can be enjoyed just in front of you sight.

Yari no kairo, Itadaki-no-mori　

Within a short walk from the Nishihotakaguchi station, the terminus of Shinhotaka Ropeway #2, you can find a deck that protrudes like a boomerang from where you can feel closer to the Yari Mountain Range.

Cancellation fee

JPY 100 per person before the departure time shown on your E-ticket.

Note: If you don't show up for a service and fail to cancel the reservation prior to scheduled departure, you are considered a no-show and all money associated with the reservation is forfeited.

Please cancel your reservation via the “Manage my Booking” Page of Japan Bus Online website at https://japanbusonline.com/BookInquiry before the specified deadline.

Important Notice

・Bus attendants speak Japanese, only.

・The tour will be cancelled if the Shinhotaka Ropeway stops its service.

・You may leave the tour and get off at either Kamikochi or Hirayu Onsen.

・Please book a ticket by 5PM the day before the trip if you would like to join the tour from Hirayu Bus Terminal.

・For passengers departing from Takayama or Hirayu Bus Terminal, please present your E-ticket and exchange for a paper ticket at the Takayama Nohi Bus Center / Ticket Counter of Hirayu Bus Terminal at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time.　

・Please note that tour schedules are subject to change due to traffic/weather conditions and congestion at tourist attractions.

・Lunch menu cannot be changed. Note that the lunch may be changed to a box lunch in case of congestion at a tourist attraction.

・All images shown are for illustrative purpose only.

Operating Bus Company

Nohi Bus reservation center TEL: +81 (0)577-32-1688 (9:00AM-5:00PM)

Please contact the operating bus company directly for bus operations.

You can make an inquiry to JapanBusOnline@mail.j-bus.co.jp customer support center, KOBO Co., Ltd relating to reservations and payment of tickets.

・The lunch shown in the video above is for illustrative purpose and is different from actual.

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