How to get to Kamikochi:
Note: Kamikochi is closed to private cars and can only be accessed by bus, bicycle, or taxi.
| Boarding Area | Time Taken | Price (one way/ adults) | Reservation Site |
| Tokyo (Shinjuku Station) | ~5 hours | from 8,000 yen | Direct bus |
| Tokyo (Shibuya Station) *Night bus only | ~7hr 20 mins | from 12,000 yen | Direct bus |
| Matsumoto (Matsumoto Bus Terminal) | ~2 hours | from 4,000 yen | Direct bus |
| Takayama (Nohi Bus Center) | ~1hr 25 mins | 3,000 yen | Direct bus |
| Takayama (Hirayu Bus Terminal) | ~25 mins | 1,500 yen | Direct bus |
*Buses departing from Matsumoto to Kamikochi all require a reservation before boarding.
Kamikochi Bus End Date
■ Buses from Takayama/ Hirayu
Last departure: November 15th, 2025
Operator: Nohi Bus
Takayama Nohi Bus Center: (81) 577-32-1688 Google Map
Hirayu Bus Terminal: (81) 578-89-2351 Google Map
Official Website
■ Buses from Shinjuku/Matsumoto
Last departure: November 14th, 2025 (Shinjuku), November 15th (Matsumoto)
Operator: Keio Bus/ Alpico
Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal: Please ask in person at the information desk
Matsumoto Bus Terminal: 0263-32-0910 Weekdays 9:00AM～5:00PM
Official Website / Official Website
The operator may speak Japanese only, except for Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal.
Kamikochi will be open until Nov.15th
The last day to visit Kamikochi this season is November 15th, 2025. After 5PM on November 15th, Kamikochi is scheduled to close to the public for the winter season. While some hiking paths are closed, it is still possible to enter Kamikochi but with a few restrictions. If you There are also many events and activities to join in the surrounding Okuhida area.
Facility Closures in Kamikochi
Kamikochi Information Center: 5PM on Nov 15th (showers close on Nov 3rd)
Kamikochi Visitor Center: 5PM on Nov 15th
Luggage service: around 5PM on Nov 15th
Kamikochi Post Office: Reception will be closed on the morning of Nov 15th
Kamikochi Medical Office: 10AM on Nov 15th
The inner shrine of Hotaka shrine: Nov 14th (Use of restrooms scheduled until 14th, but may end early)
For hotel closures check: here
How to enter Kamikochi after closure
If you are planning to hike Kamikochi after the official closure date, please be aware that there will be no facilities running and a lack of support in case of an emergency. Hiking through the grounds means you are at risk of natural disasters and the risk will be borne by yourself unless you join a hiking tour. It is possible to set up a tent, but only at Konashidaira Campsite, by Kappa bashi bridge.
National park office phone #: 0263-94-2024
–Official notice from the official Kamikochi website
–Map of toilets/ wintertime precautions from the official Kamikochi website
■Enter via Nakanoyu Gate
Nakanoyu Gate is the entrance for Kamikochi for taxis, bicycles, and buses. This closes after November 15th, so if you want to go to Kamikochi, you must walk through this area by foot. By the gate is also a small snack stand called Nakanoyu Shop and a Japanese inn called Nakanoyu Onsen Ryokan where we recommend you stay if you want to spend a day in Kamikochi post closure.
NOTE: As there will be no transportation to Kamikochi, you will have to walk from Nakanoyu Gate after submitting a form to the security officer.
Google Maps
Winter Climate Kamikochi
The climate in Kamikochi is generally cooler than the surrounding inhabited areas such as Okuhida, Takayama, and Matsumoto. The area may see heavier snow around late December, but be prepared for some light snow or ice in the Okuhida area even as early late November. In the winter there are risks of blizzards or other weather aliments, so proceed with extreme caution.
Check the official winter rules from Kamikochi: here
Hiking Routes and Closures
■ Mt.Yake
The entrance from the Kamikochi side will not be open after Nov.15th.
Alternatively, there is an entrance from Nakanoyu and an entrance through the peak of Shinhotaka Ropeway (which requires you to ride the ropeway).
Nakanoyu Entrance: Google Maps
Shinhotaka Ropeway: Google Maps
*The last ropeway at Shinhotaka Ropeway going down departs at different times depending on the season. Make sure to check the official website for departure times.
■ Mt.Yari
Mt.Yari can still be accessed via Kamikochi after the closing date.
Kamikochi sees a heavy amount of snow during the winter with risks of blizzards or other weather aliments, so proceed with extreme caution.
Check the official winter rules from Kamikochi: here
■ Taisho Pond
Taisho Pond can still be accessed in Kamikochi after the closing date.
Total distance from Nakanoyu Gate to Taisho Pond: 3 1/2 hours ~ 4 hours
Kamikochi sees a heavy amount of snow during the winter with risks of blizzards or other weather aliments, so proceed with extreme caution.
Check the official winter rules from Kamikochi: here
■ Myojin Pond
Myojin Pond can still be accessed in Kamikochi after the closing date.
Total distance from Nakanoyu Gate to Taisho Pond: 3hr 10mins ~ 3 1/2 hours
Kamikochi sees a heavy amount of snow during the winter with risks of blizzards or other weather aliments, so proceed with extreme caution.
Check the official winter rules from Kamikochi: here
Other Experiences in the area
Onsen/Hot Spring Hopping in Okuhida
Next to Kamikochi is the hot spring town Okuhida. Located around 20 minutes by bus from Kamikochi’s bus terminal, you can visit some of the most popular natural hot springs in the Takayama area.
Read more about the different onsens: here
