{"id":2707,"date":"2023-08-04T16:39:11","date_gmt":"2023-08-04T07:39:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hbv1001vjsu4.previewdomain.jp\/jpn\/blog\/wp\/go-to-kamikochi-by-rental-bicycle\/"},"modified":"2025-10-01T16:05:05","modified_gmt":"2025-10-01T07:05:05","slug":"go-to-kamikochi-by-rental-bicycle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corritrip.jp\/jpn\/blog\/en\/go-to-kamikochi-by-rental-bicycle\/","title":{"rendered":"Going to Kamikochi by Rental Bicycle!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Kamikochi by E-bike<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Kamikochi is the southern gateway to the Northern Alps and a hotspot for mountain resorts.
For environmental conservation purposes, driving by private car is forbidden, but you can get to Kamikochi by either bus or bicycle. As it is a mountainous area, going by bicycle can be challenging, but the views along the way make it well worth it. We recommend you prepare yourself well in advance before taking on this route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Where to rent an e-bike<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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E-bikes can be rented at a small e-bike station called Okuhida Base<\/strong> in Hirayu, Takayama, around a 3 minute walk from Hirayu Bus Terminal. It is connected to the side of the pizza shop and cafe AWAWA HIRAYU<\/strong>. The rental system is completely online and the bicycle can be retrieved contactless starting from 7AM. For more detailed information about the bicycles and reservations, you can visit the Okuhida Base website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How to get to Hirayu Onsen in Okuhida<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Hirayu Onsen can be reached from either Takayama City<\/strong> or from Matsumoto City<\/strong>. There is also a direct stop here from Shinjuku<\/strong>, Tokyo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25a0\u3000From Takayama City:<\/strong> At Takayama Nohi Bus Center, buy a ticket from the ticket machine and board the bus headed to Hirayu Bus Terminal at bus stop #6.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25a0\u3000From Matsumoto City<\/strong>: Take the bus for Hirayu Onsen at Matsumoto Bus Terminal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25a0\u3000From Shinjuku<\/strong>: At Shinjuku Bus Terminal, take the bus going to Takayama and get off at Hirayu Bus Terminal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Route overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

*Including the time spent in Kamikochi, the activity will last approximately 6 hours.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hirayu Onsen \u2192 Kamikochi\uff5cOutbound <\/strong>2hr 30 mins~
Kamikochi \u2192 Hirayu Onsen\uff5cInbound\u3000<\/strong>2hrs~
Level: Challenging<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. [START POINT]<\/strong> Hirayu Onsen (a neighborhood in Okuhida)
2. Abo Pass (a curvy road avoiding usual traffic) [elevation 1,790m<\/mark>]
3. Kama Tunnel (a challenging tunnel where elevation increases significantly) [Length: 1,310m Maximum gradient: 10.9%<\/mark>]
4. Taisho Ike Pond (a famous pond in Kamikochi)
5. [END POINT] <\/strong>Kamikochi Bus Terminal (you can park your bike here)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

*The Abo Pass (the winding old road on National Route 158) is closed from early November to late June due to snow accumulation.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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When routing with google maps, set your destination to Kamikochi Bus Terminal. There will not be an option to route via bike, so instead use the walking route google displays (its the same as the bicycle route). You can also use the map we provided below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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