Takayama ⇆ Matsumoto

(■) = This bus operates on 2025/8/9～2024/8/17.

About the reservations:

Reservations can be made for the following boarding and drop-off combinations: △ → 〇, △ → ▲, 〇 → 〇, or 〇 → ▲.
For instance, you can reserve a ride from Takayama Bus Center (△) to Matsumoto Bus Terminal (▲).
Reservations cannot be made if your boarding and drop-off locations fall under the following combinations: △→△ or▲→▲
For instance, you cannot reserve a ride from Takayama Bus Center (△) to Hirayu Onsen (△).

Please note:

You can board between Matsumoto Bus Terminal and Shin-Shimashima Station if seats are available on the day, but advance reservations or ticket purchases are not possible. We recommend using the Kamikochi Line train.
For the section between Hirayu Onsen, Takayama Bus Center, and Shin-Hotaka Ropeway, boarding is also possible on the day if seats are available, but advance reservations or ticket purchases are not available. We recommend using the Nohi Bus service for this route.
Reservations can be made either at the ticket counter or online, up to one month prior to the boarding date.

(■) = This bus operates on 2025/8/9～2024/8/17.

About the reservations:

Reservations can be made for the following boarding and drop-off combinations: △ → 〇, △ → ▲, 〇 → 〇, or 〇 → ▲.
For instance, you can reserve a ride from Matsumoto Bus Terminal (△) to Takayama Bus Center (▲).
Reservations cannot be made if your boarding and drop-off locations fall under the following combinations: △→△ or▲→▲
For instance, you cannot reserve a ride from Hirayu Onsen (▲) to Takayama Bus Center (▲).

Please note:

You can board between Matsumoto Bus Terminal and Shin-Shimashima Station if seats are available on the day, but advance reservations or ticket purchases are not possible. We recommend using the Kamikochi Line train.
For the section between Hirayu Onsen, Takayama Bus Center, and Shin-Hotaka Ropeway, boarding is also possible on the day if seats are available, but advance reservations or ticket purchases are not available. We recommend using the Nohi Bus service for this route.
Reservations can be made either at the ticket counter or online, up to one month prior to the boarding date.

About Bus Operation

This bus operates every day, yearly.
For passengers wishing to travel from between Matsumoto and Nakanoyu during April 17 – Nov 15, please use the Matsumoto – Kamikochi train and bus line instead.

Bus Stop Location

Bus Timetable Updates

We typically update this timetable in late March.
If the schedule for next seasson 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.
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.

Ticketing

Please make a reservation by yourself. We do not accept reservation requests, regardless of the number of passengers or requests from travel agencies.

Luggage Allowance

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.
Bicycles can be stored in the trunk and should be disassembled and packed in a dedicated bag for assembly-type bicycles or in a specific bag for folding bicycles.
Loading and unloading of luggage is your responsibility.

Onboard Facilities: This bus does not have a restroom onboard. However, there will be one restroom break during the journey at Hirayu Onsen.

From/To	Adult Fare
Matsumoto Bus Terminal - Takayama Bus Center	4,400 yen
Matsumoto Bus Terminal - Shinhotaka Ropeway	3,710 yen
Matsumoto Bus Terminal - Hirayu Onsen	2,800 yen
Matsumoto Bus Terminal - Nakanoyu	2,800 yen
Matsumoto Bus Terminal - Sakamaki Onsen	2,700 yen
Takayama Bus Center - Hirayu Onsen	1,600 yen
Shinhotaka Ropeway - Hirayu Onsen	910 yen

Children’s fares

13 years and older: Adult fare
6 to 12 years old: Child fare (You can check the exact fare at the time of booking.)
Under 6 years old: No reservation is needed if the child does not occupy a seat.

However, children under 6 still count as passengers. If the bus reaches full capacity, they may not be allowed to board unless they have a ticket. To ensure a seat and avoid any issues, we recommend purchasing a child fare ticket, even if the child will sit on a parent’s lap. This option is also safer and more comfortable for the child.