Kamikochi is always restricted to private cars and cannot be entered by private cars. Therefore, if you are driving your own car, you will need to park your car at the Sawatari area parking lot and transfer to a local bus or cab. Therefore, we recommend that you visit Kamikochi by public transportation such as trains and buses.
The rules for local buses have changed since 2025. Please note the new rules. Matsumoto/Niijima ⇔ Kamikochi The buses on the route are now fully reserved.
Starting in FY2025, buses from Niijima to Kamikochi will also be available by reservation only. Reservations can only be made online or at the counter. Reservations by phone are not accepted.
From April 2024, buses on the Matsumoto – Takayama route will also be available by reservation only. Please be aware of this.
General directions from Tokyo area to Kamikochi
■ For Railroads ■
Approx. 10,370 yen (one-way for adults)
Shinjuku Station | (JR Express Azusa) Approx. 2 hours and 40 minutes | Matsumoto Station | (Matsumoto Electric Railway Kamikochi Line ) Approx. 30 min. | ShinshimashimaStation | (local buses )*Reservations required; accepted one month prior to boarding date Approx. 1 hr. 05 min. | Kamikochi Bus Terminal
■ For express buses ■ Daytime 4-row seat: 8,000-12,000 yen (adult one-way) Daytime flight 3-row seat: 10,000-14,000 yen (adult one-way)
Overnight 4-row seat: 10,000-14,000 yen (adult one-way) Overnight flights 3-row seat: 12,000 yen – 16,000 yen (adult one-way) Fares vary depending on the day of operation. For details,click here.
Basta Shinjuku / Shibuya Bus Terminal (Mark City) / Yaesu South Exit of JR Tokyo Station | (Highway Bus, Sawayaka Shinshu-go ) Approx. 4 hours 30 minutes ~ 5 hours | Kamikochi Bus Terminal
Save money from Shinjuku to Kamikochi! Convenient! A secret technique for accessing Kamikochi from Shinjuku!
Express buses that go directly to Kamikochi Bus Terminal are very popular and often fully booked because of their convenience. Also, the price is somewhat expensive. So, here’s a guide to a trick to make it a little cheaper and a little easier to get reservations! Here is a guide to the tricks that make it easier to make reservations.
This method is to take an express bus from Shinjuku to Hida Takayama, get off at Hirayu Bus Terminal, and then transfer to a local bus bound for Kamikochi. After walking a lot in Kamikochi, it is recommended to take the bus back to Hirayu Bus Terminal and stay overnight at Okuhida Onsenkyo Hirayu Onsen or Fukuchi Onsen to relieve your fatigue.
Express buses between Shinjuku and Hirayu make 4-5 round trips per day.
This method is to take a highway bus from Shinjuku to Matsumoto Bus Terminal, get off at Matsumoto Inter-mae Bus Stop or Matsumoto Bus Terminal, and transfer to the Matsumoto Railway Kamikochi Line and local buses.
It is recommended to stay the night before in Matsumoto, a mountain city that is the gateway to the Northern Alps, and to go to Kamikochi early in the morning.
Another attraction of the Shinjuku-Matsumoto highway bus is the large number of services.
Express buses between Shinjuku and Matsumoto make 24 round trips per day.
There are five main ways to access central Tokyo from Narita Airport (New Tokyo International Airport).
1. Express Bus (Airport Limousine Bus) 2. Railways ① Keisei Skyliner (express train with all seats reserved) 3. Railway ② Rapid train on Keisei Line 4. Railway ③ JR’s Narita Express limited express train 5. Taxi
*Please note that there is no Grab or Uber in Japan.
Different Transportation Between Narita Airport and Central Tokyo
1. Express Bus (Airport Limousine Bus)
Direct service runs not only between Narita Airport and terminal stations such as Shinjuku, Shibuya, and Tokyo Stations, but also to major hotels, towns outside Tokyo, regional cities, and various other locations. It is also convenient because it departs from the arrival lobby. Recommended for: those who have a lot of luggage, want to make the most of their time, or are unfamiliar with Tokyo.
2. Railways ① Keisei Skyliner (express train with all seats reserved)
This is an all-seat limited express train that connects Narita Airport to Nippori Station and Ueno Station (Keisei Ueno Station) in approximately 40 minutes. The buses run approximately every 20 minutes from approximately 7:30 AM to 11:00 PM Recommended for: speed and comfort
3. Railway ② Rapid train on Keisei Line
This conventional line connects Narita Airport with Nippori Station and Ueno Station (Keisei Ueno Station). It is an inexpensive and stable way to travel, although it may take longer and requires transfers. Recommended for: cheapness and punctuality
This is an all-seat limited express train operated by JR East connecting Narita Airport with Tokyo, Shinagawa, Shibuya, and Shinjuku stations. Recommended for: those who wish to go to Tokyo Station, Shinagawa Station, Shibuya Station, Shinjuku Station or Yokohama Station without changing trains on schedule.
5. Taxi
Many cabs are waiting at the airport. It is possible to board a cab without a reservation and go anywhere you wish. In addition to regular metered cabs, there are also fixed fare airport cabs. Flat fare cabs (airport cabs) are also available without a reservation. The fare from Narita Airport to central Tokyo costs approximately 30,000 yen.
* There is no Grab or Uber service in Japan.
Ranking of Popular Sightseeing Spots in Tokyo
Number of visitors 1st Shibuya 2nd Shinjuku/Okubo 3rd Ginza
Satisfaction 1stShibuya 2nd Akihabara 3rd Ginza
*Source: From the 2023 Survey Report on the Behavioral Characteristics of Foreign Travelers by Country/Region.
Most travelers stop at Shibuya as their first destination.
Underground Because there is no station at *T3, Please board the train from T2.
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1 hour and 30 minutes
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Approx. 30,000 yen
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Arrivals Lobby
Highway Bus (Airport Limousine Bus) Experience from Narita Airport to Shibuya
Flights departing the night before from Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi International Airport, Ho Chi Minh City’s Tan Son Nhat International Airport, or Singapore’s Changi International Airport all arrive at Narita Airport around 7:00AM to 8:30AM one after another. The flight I boarded from Bangkok also took about 6 hours to arrive at Narita Airport. By the time I arrived in Japan, it was only 8:00 AM.
The flight was short and I felt sleep deprived. After getting off the plane, we proceeded through immigration, baggage claim, customs, and arrived safely at the arrival lobby of Terminal 1 (T1) before 9:00. There’s so many ways to get to Shibuya, but should I take a bus? the train?
Since I wanted to sleep a little longer and had a lot of luggage, I decided to take an express bus (airport limousine bus) that goes directly to Shibuya, which I could board right in front of the arrival lobby. As you can see in the photo, there was an express bus ticket sales counter right in front of me as I exited the arrival lobby. It is located right in front of Narita Airport Terminal 1 (T1) North Wing, or South Wing, depending on which one you arrive at.
After arriving, I immediately purchased a highway bus ticket to Shibuya. There was only a 9:20 AM. highway bus bound for Shibuya available.
Route: Narita Airport Terminal 3 (T3) ↓ Terminal 2 (T2) ↓ Terminal 1 (T1) ↓ Shibuya Station (Shibuya Fuclas) ↓ Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel The bus stopped at Shibuya Mark City (Shibuya Excel Hotel Tokyu) in that order.
Express bus tickets can be purchased at a manned counter or from an automatic ticket vending machine, which is available in English, Korean, and Chinese as well as Japanese. Tickets should be bought at the machine by credit card.
Purchase a boarding pass and go outside the arrival lobby. Go to Terminal 1, bus stop No. 10, which is the bus stop for the highway bus to Shibuya. For North Wing arrivals, exit from the North Exit (N2) in front of you and you will see the express bus stop #1. After that, walk along the street to stop #10 (about 2 minutes). For South Wing arrivals, exit from the South Exit (S2), and bus stop No. 10 will be right in front of you.
(See the overall map of the T1 bus stop for a clearer view.)
As I waited for the express bus bound for Shibuya to arrive at Terminal 1, Bus Stop No. 10, people began to line up.
The photo on the left shows a convenience store in the South Wing arrival lobby. You may want to shop here for water and snacks, just in case! Credit cards were also accepted here, so there is no need to worry even if you haven’t exchanged your currency yet. To exchange money into Japanese yen, the Tourist Information Center at the Shibuya Fukuras Bus Terminal is convenient.
As the attendant was making her rounds with the passengers, I realized more and more people were showing up for the Shibuya bus. Bus stop No. 10 doubled as both a bus stop for express buses bound for Shibuya and Tokyo Station, separating customers bound for Shibuya (the first bus to arrive) and Tokyo Station (the second bus to arrive) into two rows. The attendant will ask you if you want to go to Shibuya, and if you say “Shibuya,” he or she will direct you to the Shibuya-bound line. The bus bound for Shibuya comes first, so they put the suitcases to be checked in the trunk of our bus closer to the road. Each person can leave up to two suitcases in the trunk of the express bus bound for Shibuya. (As shown in the photo on the right, two lines will be formed. The line closer to the road is for Shibuya.)
9:18 AM A high speed bus bound for Shibuya entered platform 10. Suitcases left on the side of the road will be placed in the trunk of the bus by the attendant, so you only have to board the bus with your hand luggage.
Seats are unreserved; passengers who boarded from T3 or T2 were already seated, so I sat in an empty seat.
9:21 AM Departure was 1 minute behind schedule. The train was equipped with Wi-Fi and restroom facilities, but with a little sleep deprivation and the comfortable shaking of the bus, I fell asleep quickly. The seats were also equipped with electrical outlets, so I charged my phone before I slept.
10:30 AM I was awakened by an announcement. It appears that we will be arriving at Shibuya shortly.
10:40 AM The express bus from Narita Airport had almost no traffic and arrived at the Shibuya Fukurusu Bus Terminal right in front of Shibuya Station at around 10:40 AM, 15 minutes earlier than the scheduled time. The ride was so comfortable that I slept through the whole bus ride. I felt so refreshed afterwards despite my sleep deprivation. I think the best thing about taking a highway bus is that you can take your time to rest! Next, mot of us got off at the Shibuya Fukuras Bus Terminal. The highway bus will then head to Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel → Shibuya Mark City (Shibuya Excel Hotel Tokyu).
When you get off the bus, the tourist information center “shibuya-san” will be right in front of you. It offers a variety of services related to sightseeing, including luggage storage, currency exchange, tourist information (with multilingual staff), Wi-Fi rental, smartphone charging service, and ticket sales for express buses and other services. Next door was also Starbucks to my relief!
When I went to the back of the tourist information center, I found a café space and next to it, many suitcases. Many tourists left their luggage here. This is very convenient if you immediately want to start sightseeing in Shibuya! The staff also seemed to speak English and other languages, so I was able to talk to them easily.
We still had some time before our hotel check-in, so we decided to look around the Tourist Information Center. There was a place to rest and it was warm and heated.
At the info center, we learned about the ” SHIBUYA STREET RIDE ” sightseeing bus, an open-top bus that tours around the Shibuya area! This sightseeing bus allows you to see Shibuya in a different way and is fun for the family.
Conveniently, the departure time was also from the Shibuya Fukuras bus terminal where we are now! And the departure time is 11:25 AM, which was perfect! I immediately left my luggage as the tourist information center and bought a ticket! Tickets for “SHIBUYA STREET RIDE” are more economical to purchase on the web vs. at a ticket vending machine, so purchasing tickets on the web is recommended! → Discover the official website
The person at the counter was kind enough to tell us this tip, and there was also a QR code to the website on the counter, as shown in the photo. Of course, you can also purchase tickets from a ticket machine.
“SHIBUYA STREET RIDE” is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays except for national holidays. Please be careful.
The photo on the right shows the fee for baggage storage. Many people checked their baggage.
Business hours: 10:00-19:30 Large luggage: 1,000 yen per piece per day Small luggage (55 cm high x 40 cm wide): 500 yen per piece per day
Around 11:00 AM An open-top bus with a lively design entered the terminal. Since I was there, I took pictures of the open-top bus from various angles to commemorate the event. I quickly showed my ticket to the crew and boarded the train!
11:25 AM And we were off for downtown! After a long overnight journey, we finally arrived at Shibuya. It felt quite unique to experience the known spots such as Scramble Crossing and Hachiko from the open-top bus (SHIBUYA STREET RIDE). It gives you a different perspective of the area.
Walking around Shibuya afterwards became more enjoyable, and can be fun for the whole family. You can also enjoy just sitting on the bus, which was nice after long flight and trip.
After enjoying Shibuya Scramble Crossing, Harajuku, Takeshita Street, Jingu Gaien, National Stadium, Omotesando, etc. on the bus for about an hour, we returned to the Shibuya Fukuras Bus Terminal.
After getting off the bus, passengers can enjoy sightseeing in Shibuya while looking at their smartphones with the “SHIBUYA STREET RIDE” passengers-only city walking guide, which picks up the highlights of the Shibuya area!
We took the daytime bus, but if you take the evening bus (6:20 PM), you can see the Omotesando illumination from the second floor of the open-top bus during the winter season. You romantically move under the lights at a leisurely pace; I wanted to try it the next time I come!
Around 12:30 PM We returned to the Shibuya Fukuras bus terminal.
What should we have for our first lunch in Japan? We once again consulted with the tourist information!
Shibuya is the most popular and often the first stop for foreign tourists in Tokyo. In Shibuya, you can feel the energy and dynamism of Tokyo.
Shibuya is home to Tokyo’s leading terminal station and is one of Tokyo’s most popular downtown areas. It is also a popular and fashion and culture destination for young people comparable to Times Square in New York, Piccadilly Circus in London, and Siam in Bangkok.
What are popular places for foreign tourists near Shibuya Station and Shibuya Bus Terminal?
Shibuya Scramble Crossing: This is a world-famous intersection and a photo-op spot for many tourists.
Hachiko: A symbol of fidelity and love, Hachiko’s story is known not only in Japan but also around the world.
Shibuya 109: The center of Japanese fashion, where you can enjoy the latest trends.
SHIBUYA SKY: This new symbol of Shibuya is popular for its spectacular view from the rooftop observation deck 229 meters above the ground, from which you can see as far as Mt.Fuji.
SHIBUYA STREET RIDE: This is a regular sightseeing bus that allows passengers to enjoy the streets of Shibuya and the Shibuya area on a double-decker open-top bus.
Upon arrival in Japan, we recommend that you first head to Shibuya to enjoy the Shibuya area!
If you’re looking for some ideas to keep cool and to kill time in Tokyo, there are plenty of spaces near Shibuya. Plus–cooler climates like Kamikochi and Kusatsu can be reached by bus directly from Shibuya!
Now that covid has subsided, a large influx of people have been swarming to Kamikochi as soon as it opens on April 17th. As a result, direct buses from Shinjuku have become difficult to book due to labor regulations for drivers and others starting in April 2024.
We will introduce a second back-up plan for traveling between Shinjuku and Kamikochi. This method is relatively easy to book and inexpensive.
An Overview: Shinjuku to Takayama
In Part 1, we showed you how to take the highway bus from Shinjuku to Takayama and transfer at the Hirayu Bus Terminal [ via Hirayu Bus Terminal (Hirayu Onsen) ], and this time we will show you the backstage procedure for the version via Matsumoto.
You can take a highway bus from Shinjuku Bus Terminal or Hino Bus Station to Matsumoto bus terminal and head for Kamikochi.
The breakdown is Shinjuku – Matsumoto Highway Bus: 3,300 – 4,000 yen/one way Reference 4-pack web coupon tickets Basta Shinjuku – Matsumoto 13,000 yen / 4 tickets (3,250 yen / 1 ticket) Hino bus stop – Matsumoto 11,400 yen/4 tickets (2,850 yen/1 ticket) Oniwa – Niijima 590 yen/one way (Matsumoto – Niijima 710 yen/one way) Shinshimadai – Kamikochi Bus Terminal 2,550 yen / one way All buses from Kamikochi to Niijimatsuri on the return trip will be operated on a reservation basis from FY2024.
The direct bus from Shinjuku to Kamikochi, “Sawayaka Shinshu-go,” has variable fares ranging from 8,000 yen to 16,000 yen. Daytime 4-row seat: 8,000-12,000 yen (adult one-way) Daytime flight 3-row seat: 10,000-14,000 yen (adult one-way)
Overnight 4-row seat: 10,000-14,000 yen (adult one-way) Overnight flights 3-row seat: 12,000 yen – 16,000 yen (adult one-way) Fares vary depending on the day of operation. For details, click here.
The typical fee is 12,000-14,000 yen, which is almost half the price.
In other words,
Save more than 10,000 yen round-trip (i.e., more than 10,000 yen savings for a round-trip flight)
We recommend using the “Matsumoto Bus Terminal” and “Matsumoto Station” if you plan to stay the night before or after in Matsumoto, or if you plan to shop or eat at Matsumoto.
If you stay the night before the tour, you can take the “National Park Liner,” a direct bus from Matsumoto to Kamikochi that departs from the Matsumoto Bus Terminal at 5:30 am and arrives at the Kamikochi Bus Terminal at 7:05 am, allowing you to enjoy Kamikochi in the early morning. >> >> Details of National Park Liner
Express buses and trains generally use the “Matsumoto Bus Terminal” and “Matsumoto Station” for connections. The bus terminal and train station are a short 5-minute walk away.
However, as shown in the map below, it is necessary to make a round trip between the Matsumoto Interchange and Matsumoto Station, resulting in waste. Therefore, if you wish to go directly from Tokyo (Shinjuku) to Kamikochi or from Kamikochi directly to Tokyo (Shinjuku), we recommend that you transfer at the “Matsumoto Inter-mae Bus Stop” and “Oba Station” on the Matsumoto Railway Kamikochi Line.
The bus stop in front of the Matsumoto Interchange on the return trip (toward Shinjuku) has a waiting room that was renovated in June 2019 and is equipped with air conditioning, restrooms, and 9 charging stations (outlets, USB) for cell phones and other devices.
The round-trip fare via Matsumoto is more than 10,000 yen less than the direct bus service from Shinjuku to Kamikochi. We also recommend that you spend the night before or after your stay in Matsumoto with the money you save. In this case, please use “Matsumoto Bus Terminal” and “Matsumoto Station”.
Matsumoto Interchange Bus Stop ⇔ Kamikochi Line Oba Station
If are routing to Oba Station using Google Maps, you will be directed to take the long way around as shown in the map below.
Google maps routes you this way because there is no pedestrian crossing at Horimae, the intersection just after getting off the bus. The shortest way is to get to this stop is to follow the red arrow in the photo below. You cannot cross Route 158.
There is an underground promenade that does not appear on Google Maps that can be crossed safely and easily.
The underground promenade was well maintained and cleaned, and was relatively bright and safe.
From Oniwa Station, take the Kamikochi Line bound for Niijima-eki and arrive at the last stop, Niijima-eki, in about 25 minutes. Niijima Station is the closest train station to Kamikochi, and from here it is a 65-minute bus ride to the Kamikochi Bus Terminal. When boarding the Matsumoto Railway Kamikochi Line, please pick up a numbered ticket at the entrance. It will be used when you get off the train. Matsumoto Railway Kamikochi Line does not accept IC cards such as Suica. Please have coins ready.
Matsumoto Railway Kamikochi Line “Oba Station” ⇒ “Matsumoto Interchange-mae Bus Stop
Highwaybus.com allows you to change/cancel reservations and select seats for highway buses.
There are approximately 24 round trips/day by express bus from Matsumoto to Shinjuku ↔ Matsumoto. For reservations ↓↓↓↓ Highwaybus.com
Futaba service area by taking a break on the way
Recommended Hotels near Matsumoto Bus Terminal
These are recommended accommodations that our staff actually stayed at and found to be highly cost-effective.
Tabino Hotel lit Matsumoto A modern, stylish budget hotel specializing in overnight stays, located directly near the Matsumoto bus terminal.
Some benefits:
Drink service for early check-in
Tea and rice for the evening meal service
Large baths modeled after Shirakotsu Onsen hot springs
Children (elementary schoolers and younger) can stay for FREE!
Hotel M Matsumoto Located right in front of the Matsumoto Bus Terminal on the 6th floor of a building that also houses Maruzen Bookstore and Daiso, this capsule and business hotel offers the best value for money.
Some benefits:
Bright and clean, its appealing for women solo-travelers
Updated March 25, 2024 Updated February 19, 2024 Updated February 8, 2024 Updated December 18, 2023
March 16, 2024, Kanazawa-Tsuruga of Hokuriku Shinkansen line opens! Tokyo is now conveniently connected to Fukui and Tsuruga by a single Shinkansen line. But how will this new shinkansen affect the travel between Nagoya and places like Fukui and Kanazawa?
Until March 15, 2024, there were three main ways to travel between Nagoya and Fukui by public transportation.
(1) Nagoya – (Limited Express Shirasagi) ➡ Fukui/Kanazawa (2) Nagoya – (Tokaido Shinkansen) – Maibara – (Limited Express Shirasagi) ➡ Fukui/Kanazawa (3) Nagoya – (highway bus) ➡ Fukui/Kanazawa
With the extension of the Hokuriku Shinkansen line between Kanazawa and Tsuruga on March 16, 2024, the limited express train “Shirasagi” will be shortened to Nagoya, Maibara and Tsuruga.
Method 1: Going by train
There are two lines you can use to get to Fukui, Tsuruga, and Kanazawa. ①Nagoya – ( Limited Express Shirasagi) ②Nagoya – ( Tokaido Shinkansen) – Maibara – (Limited Express Shirasagi)
In addition, JR West announced that:
①Nagoya – (Limited Express Shirasagi) – Tsuruga – (Hokuriku Shinkansen) – Fukui The express fare for the route “1” has increased by 1,150 yen to 6,960 yen, and the travel time has shortened by about 3 minutes.
②Nagoya – (Limited Express Shirasagi) – Tsuruga – (Hokuriku Shinkansen) – Kanazawa The express fare for the route “1” has increased by 1,620 yen to 9,080 yen, and the travel time has shortened by 16 minutes on average.
If time is your top priority , we recommend you using the Tokaido Shinkansen and the Hokuriku Shinkansen at Nagoya Station and Tsuruga. The following route takes 1 hour and 33 minutes.
Limited Express Shirasagi + Hokuriku Shinkansen About 2 hours and 11 minutes (average)
Tokaido Shinkansen + Limited Express Shirasagi + Hokuriku Shinkansen about 1 hour and 42 minutes (average) Fastest time: 1 hour and 33 minutes
About 2 hours and 40 minutes (From/to JR Nagoya Station)
First departure (of the day) From Nagoya / From Fukui
Nagoya 7:11 (Kodama + transfer at Yonehara) Nagoya 7:51 (direct) / Departure from Fukui 6:36 From Fukui (transferring to Yonehara) 7:38
Meitetsu Bus Center 7:00 Nagoya station 7:15 / Fukui station 6:00
Final departure From Nagoya / From Fukui
Nagoya 19:48 (direct) Nagoya 21:15 (Hikari + transfer at Maibara) / Departure from Fukui 19:42 From Fukui (transferring to Yonehara) 21:32
Meitetsu Bus Center 20:00 Nagoya station 20:15 / Fukui station 20:00
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Limited Express Shirasagi + Hokuriku Shinkansen Normal Fare 6,960 yen / one way WEB Early Special 7 (Can be purchased up to 7 days prior to the date of use) Limited number of seats 5,690 yen/one way — Tokaido Shinkansen + Limited Express Shirasagi + Hokuriku Shinkansen Normal Fare 7,730 yen / one way WEB Early Special 7 (Can be purchased up to 7 days prior to the date of use) Limited number of seats 5,690 yen/one way Smart EX+ [EX service only]. connection (interline) ticket 5,590 yen / one way
3,600 yen / one-way purchase 6,500 yen/round trip purchase
Number of transfers
1 or 2 times
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Approx. 8 round trips (direct) About 7 round trips (transferring at Yonehara)
10 round trips
Rest stops on the way
Transfer at Tsuruga Station Transfer time is 8-19 minutes When using the Tokaido Shinkansen Transfer time at Yonehara is about 7 to 30 minutes.
Shokugatake SA *Subject to change.
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Online Reservations
△ From the following WEB site Possible, but JR West’s For services, To pick up tickets Restrictions. Outing Net
If price, transfers, and effective use of travel time are important to you
No transfers, wi-fi and power supply in place. Express buses are recommended. Express buses without transfers are also recommended when luggage is large.
>>Highwaybus.com for Nagoya – Fukui Expressway Bus Reservations
At Eiheiji Temple, many monks practice Zen day and night, giving visitors a sense of the faith and culture of the Soto sect of Zen Buddhism. The vast grounds are also home to many beautiful architectural structures and Buddhist statues, such as the Picture Ceiling Room and the Bodhisattva of the Holy Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva. Eiheiji is a fascinating place where nature, history, and modernity are in harmony. Going here can quiet your mind away from the hustle and bustle of daily life through Zen meditation and sutra copying.
The Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum is one of the world’s three major dinosaur museums, with some 40,000 exhibits including actual fossils, full-body skeletons, and moving dinosaur robots. It is a place where visitors can see, touch, and learn about the fascination of dinosaurs.
How to get to Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum from Nagoya
About 3 hours and 45 minutes (From/to JR Nagoya Station)
First departure (of the day) From Nagoya / Departure from Kanazawa
Nagoya 7:11 (Kodama + transfer at Yonehara) Nagoya 7:51 (direct) / Departure from Kanazawa 6:00 From Kanazawa (transferring to Yonehara) 7:02
Meitetsu Bus Center 7:30 Nagoya station 7:45 / Kanazawa Station 6:30
Final departure From Nagoya / Departure from Kanazawa
Nagoya 19:48 (direct) Nagoya 21:15 (Hikari + transfer at Maibara) / Departure from Kanazawa 19:06 Kanazawa Departure (transferring to Yonehara) 20:56
Meitetsu Bus Center 19:30 Nagoya station 20:15 / Kanazawa station 18:00
Price
Limited Express Shirasagi + Hokuriku Shinkansen Normal Fare 9,080 yen / one way WEB Early Special 7 (Can be purchased up to 7 days prior to the date of use) Limited number of seats 8,170 yen/one way — Tokaido Shinkansen + Limited Express Shirasagi + Hokuriku Shinkansen Normal Fare 9,850 yen / one way WEB Early Special 7 (Can be purchased up to 7 days prior to the date of use) Limited number of seats 8,170 yen/one way Smart EX+ [EX service only]. connection (interline) ticket 8,070 yen / one way
If price, transfers, and effective use of travel time are important to you:
No transfers, wi-fi and power supply in place. Express buses are recommended. Express buses without transfers are also recommended when luggage is large.
>>Highwaybus .com for Nagoya – Kanazawa Expressway Bus Reservations