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The Shinpi Trail is a long trail of approximately 117 km that connects Matsumoto Castle Taikomon Gate in Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture, and Miyamae Bridge in Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture. We will introduce the starting and ending points (terminus) and access information for each section.
bus
Private car
TAXI
Electric train
Walking area
Parking lot (charged)
Matsumoto City side
starting and ending point
Matsumoto Castle Taiko Gate
(Approx. 15-minute walk from Matsumoto Station)
Takayama City side
starting and ending point
Miyamaebashi
(Approx. 15-minute walk from Takayama Station)
You can start walking from either side.
Access to Matsumoto Station
From Tokyo (Shinjuku)
JR Limited Express "Azusa"
From Shinjuku Station to Matsumoto Station
about 2 hour 30 minutes
Express Bus
From Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Matsumoto Bus Terminal (Matsumoto BT)
about 3 hour 20 minutes
From Osaka/Nagoya
JR Limited Express "Azusa"
From Nagoya Station to Matsumoto
Approx. 2 hour
Express Bus
From Meitetsu Bus Center to Matsumoto Bus Terminal
about 3 hour 30 minutes
Using the Chuo Expressway
Get off at Matsumoto IC and head to Matsumoto Castle.
Approx. 30 hours
Shinshu Matsumoto Airport
There are regular flights from Sapporo, Fukuoka, Kobe, and other cities.
From the airport to Matsumoto Station by bus or taxi
Approx. 30 hours
Access to Takayama Station
From Tokyo (Shinjuku)
Express Bus
From Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Takayama Nohi Bus Center
about 5 hour 45 minutes
From Osaka/Nagoya
JR Limited Express "Hida"
From Nagoya Station to Takayama Station
about 2 hour 30 minutes
Express Bus
From Meitetsu Bus Center to Takayama Nohi Bus Center
about 2 hour 50 minutes
Osaka (Umeda) / Namba (OCAT)
→ Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit → Takayama Nohi Bus Center
about 5 hour 30 minutes
Use the Tokai-Hokuriku Expressway
Get off at Takayama IC and head to Miyamaebashi (Sakurayama Hachiman Shrine parking lot)
Approx. 15 hours
Access to each section
New Islands
Electric train
From Matsumoto
From Matsumoto Station, take the Alpico Kotsu Kamikochi Line to Shinshimashima Station.Approx. 30 hours
bus
From Matsumoto
There are local bus routes running from Shinshimashima Station to Kamikochi, Norikura, and Takayama.Approx. 30 hours
Kamikochi
Public transport
From Matsumoto
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1.From Matsumoto Station, take the Alpico Kotsu Kamikochi Line to Shinshimashima Station.Approx. 30 hours
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2.Change to a bus from Shinshimashima Station bound for Kamikochi.about 1 hour 30 minutes
From Takayama
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1.Take the Nobi Bus from Takayama Station to Hirayu Onsenabout 1 hour 10 minutes
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2.Change to a bus from Hirayu Onsen bound for Kamikochi.Approx. 25 hours
Private car
Kamikochi has year-round restrictions on private cars.
From Matsumoto
Park your car at Sawando Parking Lot and take the Kamikochi bus or taxi to Kamikochi.Approx. 30 hours
From Takayama
Park your car at the Hirayu (Akanda) parking lot and take the Kamikochi bus or taxi to Kamikochi.Approx. 30 hours
Nakao Plateau
bus
From Matsumoto
Take the bus bound for Shinhotaka Onsen from Matsumoto Bus Terminal and get off at the Nakao Kogenguchi bus stop.Approx. 2 hour
From Takayama
Take the bus bound for Shinhotaka Onsen from Takayama Nohi Bus Center (in front of Takayama Station) and get off at the Nakao Kogenguchi bus stop.about 1 hour 30 minutes
Hirayu
bus
From Matsumoto
Take the express bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Hirayu Onsen.about 1 hour 10 minutes
From Takayama
Take the bus from Takayama Nohi Bus Center to Hirayu Onsen.Approx. 2 hour
Private car
From Matsumoto
From Matsumoto IC to Hirayu.about 1 hour 10 minutes
From Takayama
From Takayama IC, take National Route 158 to Hirayu Onsen.Approx. 50 hours
Nyukawa
bus
From Takayama
Take the bus bound for Hirayu Onsen from Takayama Nohi Bus Center and get off at the Nyukawa (Hikage) bus stop.Approx. 25 hours
Other Information
Between Matsumoto and Takayama
Direct bus
There is a direct bus service between Matsumoto Bus Terminal and Takayama Nohi Bus Center.about 2 hour 30 minutes
Walk
There are also ways to access the Shinpi Trail using highways and traverse routes. For example, you can walk from Nakasendo to Zenkoji Kaido to Matsumoto, then take the Hida Kaido to Takayama, or traverse the Northern Alps via Mt. Yari and Tokumoto Pass.
By taxi
We recommend making a reservation in advance for travel to mountainous areas. Jumbo taxis may be available depending on the number of people.
Matsumoto area (Shinshimashima and Sawando area)
It is convenient for accessing Kamikochi and trailheads (such as the Tokumoto Pass entrance). Recommended for those who cannot use public transportation at the scheduled time or who want to avoid crowds.
Alpico Taxi
TEL：0263-75-1181
Takayama area (Hirayu and Nakao Plateau area)
You can easily travel to Takayama Station, Nyukawa, Hirayu, Nakao Kogen, and other areas.
Nohi Taxi
TEL：0578-82-1111
Yamato Taxi
TEL：0577-32-2323
Pigeon Taxi
TEL：0578-89-2616
Takara Taxi
TEL：0578-89-2631
Kamikochi area
For information on taxis departing from the Kamikochi area, please click here. *Taxis cannot be reserved.
Kamikochi Joint Vehicle Dispatch Center
TEL：0263-95-2350
Notes
Private car restrictions are in place in the Kamikochi area all year round. In addition, Kamikochi is closed during the winter (mid-November to mid-April) and buses do not operate. For details,Kamikochi Official Website.
Bus times and operating periods may vary depending on the season, so please check the latest information on each bus company's official website in advance.
Using public transportation to access each area also contributes to consideration for the natural environment. Also, when planning your trip, be sure to check the latest transportation information.
Related websites
Railway and bus companies
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TAXI