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View Gallery75 minutes on bus from Matsumoto Railway Shin-Shimashima Station bound for Kamikochi. Get off at the last stop, then 10 minutes walk. 75 minutes by taxi from Matsumoto Railway Shin-Shimashima Station.. 60 minutes drive from Matsumoto Interchange on Nagano Expressway to Sawando parking area. Park your car at Sawando parking area or Akandana Parking area and please take a shuttle bus. Private vehicles are not allowed to enter Kamikochi.
A region of diverse landscapes, Chubu stretches from the Sea of Japan to the Pacific Ocean. Visit the iconic Mount Fuji and its surrounding Five Lakes. Explore the preserved Edo-period town of Takayama and the UNESCO-listed village of Shirakawa-go, known for its thatched-roof houses. The city of Kanazawa boasts a beautiful castle, gardens, and a thriving arts scene. For nature lovers, the Japanese Alps offer fantastic hiking, skiing, and hot springs.