There are 4 ways to get from Kamikōchi to Kenroku-en by train, bus or car
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Recommended option
Train
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Take the train from Matsumoto to Nagano
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Take the train from Nagano to Kanazawa
Cheapest option
Bus
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Take the bus from Hirayu Onsen to Takayama Bus Terminal
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Take the bus from Takayama Nouhi BC to Kanazawa Station
2 alternative options
Bus, train
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Take the bus from Hirayu Onsen to Takayama Bus Terminal
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Take the train from Takayama to Toyama
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Take the train from Toyama to Kanazawa
Drive
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Drive from Kamikōchi to Kenroku-en
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The national COVID-19 helpline number in Kenroku-en is 0120-565653.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Kenroku-en is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Kenroku-en is 2 metres.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kamikōchi to Kenroku-en is to drive which costs ¥2000 - ¥2900 and takes 1h 55m.
The quickest way to get from Kamikōchi to Kenroku-en is to drive which costs ¥2000 - ¥2900 and takes 1h 55m.
No, there is no direct bus from Kamikōchi to Kenroku-en. However, there are services departing from Kamikochi BT and arriving at Honda-machi via Hirayu Onsen, Takayama Nouhi BC and Kanazawa Station East Gate BT. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
It is 94 km from Kamikōchi to Kenroku-en. It is approximately 149.7 km to drive.
The best way to get from Kamikōchi to Kenroku-en without a car is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs ¥26000 - ¥36000.
It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Kamikōchi to Kenroku-en, including transfers.
Kamikōchi to Kenroku-en bus services, operated by Nouhi Bus, depart from Hirayu Onsen station.
The best way to get from Kamikōchi to Kenroku-en is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs ¥26000 - ¥36000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4800 - ¥8500 and takes 6h 11m.
Kamikōchi to Kenroku-en bus services, operated by Nouhi Bus, arrive at Kanazawa Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kamikōchi to Kenroku-en is 150 km. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Kamikōchi to Kenroku-en.
- Distance: 93.9 km
- Duration: 3h 39m
What companies run services between Kamikōchi, Nagano, Japan and Kenroku-en, Japan?
You can take a train from Kamikōchi to Kenroku-en via Matsumoto, Nagano, Kanazawa, Kanazawa Station East Gate BT, and Meisei Elementary school in around 3h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kamikōchi to Kenroku-en via Kamikochi BT, Hirayu Onsen, Takayama Bus Terminal, Takayama Nouhi BC, Kanazawa Station East Gate BT, and Honda-machi in around 6h 11m.
- Website
- hyperdia.com
Train from Matsumoto to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1900 - ¥2900
- Schedules at
- hyperdia.com
- Unreserved Seat
- ¥1900 - ¥2800
- Reserved Seat
- ¥2000 - ¥2900
- Green Seat
- ¥2700 - ¥3700
Train from Takayama to Toyama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2500 - ¥3800
- Schedules at
- hyperdia.com
- Unreserved Seat
- ¥2500 - ¥3600
- Reserved Seat
- ¥2600 - ¥3800
- Green Seat
- ¥3600 - ¥4900
Japan Railways operates a large proportion of Japan's main intercity routes, including the high-speed Shinkansen (bullet train) service and commuter rail service. Covering 1665 stations across 7458km, Japan Railways carries an average of 17 million passengers per day. Trains are clean, comfortable and punctual. There are several rail passes on offer for customers, such as the extremely popular national JR Pass and regional Hokkaido Pass, JR Kyushu Pass and JR West Pass, among others.
Contact Details
- Website
- hyperdia.com
Train from Matsumoto to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥950 - ¥1500
- Schedules at
- hyperdia.com
Train from Toyama to Kanazawa
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥900 - ¥1400
- Schedules at
- hyperdia.com
Japan’s famous bullet trains, operated by Japan Rail, are known for their comfort, punctuality and efficiency. They run at speeds of up to 320km/h and connect most of the country’s major cities. Most shinkansen trains offer two classes – Ordinary and Green Car – although some also offer Gran Class (comparable to first class). Seat reservations can be made on all trains for a small fee, although it’s not mandatory apart from on a handful of routes.
Contact Details
- Website
- hyperdia.com
Train from Nagano to Kanazawa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥6000 - ¥9000
- Schedules at
- hyperdia.com
- Unreserved seat
- ¥6000 - ¥8500
- Reserved seat
- ¥7000 - ¥9000
- Green seat
- ¥9000 - ¥13000
Train from Toyama to Kanazawa
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥2800 - ¥4500
- Schedules at
- hyperdia.com
- Unreserved seat
- ¥2800 - ¥3800
- Reserved seat
- ¥3600 - ¥4500
- Green seat
- ¥4300 - ¥6000
- Website
- nouhibus.co.jp
Bus from Hirayu Onsen to Takayama Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1400 - ¥2200
- Schedules at
- nouhibus.co.jp
Bus from Takayama Nouhi BC to Kanazawa Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2400 - ¥3600
- Schedules at
- nouhibus.co.jp
- Phone
- 81762375115
- Website
- hokutetsu.co.jp
Bus from Takayama Nouhi BC to Kanazawa Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2100 - ¥3600
- Schedules at
- hokutetsu.co.jp
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