To Norikura Kogen

Only major stops are listed on this timetable.

(■) = You can board the direct bus bound for Kamikochi that departs from Matsumoto bus terminal at 5:30 and get off at Shin-Shimashima station to transfer to a bus bound for Norikura at 6:05.

Note: On Sunday, August 25th, there might be changes to some schedules due to the scheduled event “Norikura Hill Climb 2024”.

To Matsumoto

Only major stops are listed on this timetable.

Note: On Sunday, August 25th, there might be changes to some schedules due to the scheduled event “Norikura Hill Climb 2024”.

Important Information

Please read before making an inquiry:

1. This is a non-reserved bus; you cannot reserve a seat in advance. Please purchase your ticket on the day of boarding. If you board the bus at a stop without a ticket counter, you can buy your ticket onboard. This bus rarely fill up, so no need for concern.
2. This bus operates every day, yearly.
3. We typically update this timetable twice: in late March for the schedule from 4/17 to 11/15 and in early November for the schedule from 11/16 to 4/16. If the new schedule is not yet available, please be patient for its release. We kindly ask that you refrain from inquiring about the new timetable, as we cannot provide more details than what is available on the timetable page. The timetable is not expected to change significantly from last year, so please refer to the timetable from the previous year until the updated one becomes available.
4. We do not accept reservation requests, regardless of the number of passengers or requests from travel agencies.
5. This bus has a luggage compartment where you can stow your suitcases. There are no restrictions on the number or size of items. Items such as ice axes, poles, pickaxes can potentially damage other passengers’ luggage. Please store them inside your backpack or carry them separately in a dedicated cover or bag. Loading and unloading of luggage is your responsibility.
6. For daytime buses, bicycles can be stored in the trunk. Bicycles should be disassembled and packed in a dedicated bag for assembly-type bicycles or in a specific bag for folding bicycles.

FAQs

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

Fare

Matsumoto ～ Norikura Kogen Tourist Info Center / Ski Resort

Matsumoto ～ Kyuka-mura

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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