To Kamikochi

Only major stops are listed on this timetable.
Please note that on April 17th, the first bus departs from Sawando Bus Terminal at 7:00.
(■) =The bus departing at 5:00 and 5:30 runs only on specific dates. Please inquire for more information.

※Please note that there are no bus services to Kamikochi from November 16 to April 16.

This is a non-reserved bus; you cannot reserve a seat in advance. Please buy the ticket on the day before boarding the bus. If you board the bus at a stop without a ticket counter, please purchase your ticket onboard. We normally add extra buses on busy days, but still cannot guarantee a seat for everyone. So if you are worried, please line up to board the bus early.

To Sawando

Important Information

Please read before making an inquiry:

1. This is a non-reserved bus; it is not possible to purchase or reserve tickets in advance. Please purchase your bus ticket on the day of travel and then join the boarding queue. If the bus gets full, please wait for the next available bus.
2. We typically update this timetable in late March. If the schedule for next year is not yet available, please be patient for its release. We kindly ask that you refrain from inquiring about the release of the new timetable, as we cannot provide more details than what is available on the timetable page.
3. This bus has a luggage compartment where you can stow your suitcases. There are no restrictions on the number or size of items. 
4. This bus does not have a restroom onboard and there is no restroom break along the way.
5. Due to the bus’s design, it’s not possible to ride in a wheelchair. Please fold and place the wheelchair and put it in the bus trunk. Please also note that non-foldable or motorized wheelchairs cannot be accepted.
6. Kamikochi is open from April 17th to November 15th every year. There are no buses traveling into Kamikochi between November 16th and April 16th.
7. The fare table is posted below this page.
8. Visitors who travel to Kamikochi by car,  please park your car outside the park and change to the bus at the Sawando Bus Terminal (K-20). Please set the destination in your car’s navigation system to 0263-93-3355.

FAQs

Please read through the information on this page thoroughly. If you have any further inquiries, check our FAQs page.

Fare

Children’s fares

• 12 years and older: Adult fare
• 6 to under 12 years old: Child fare (Half of adult fare)
• 1 to under 6 years old: One child travels for free per accompanying adult. When traveling alone, child fare applies.
• Under 1 year old: Free of charge

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