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Matsumoto ⇔ Takayama: Private Alpine Highlights One-Way Tour

By Omotenashi-travel
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$654 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

  • Seamless private transfer between Matsumoto and Takayama hotels.
  • Travel luggage-free as your bags stay secure in our vehicle.
  • Explore the Japanese Alps with a flexible, private itinerary
  • Local dining tailored to your taste at authentic restaurants.
  • Receive photo gifts to remember your alpine journey.

Activity location

    • Nagano
    • Nagano, Nagano, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Nagano
    • Nagano, Nagano, Japan

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Option A From Matsumoto: Kamikochi Alpine Sanctuary Route
  • Activity duration is 1 day1d
    1d
  • English

Travel from Matsumoto to Takayama via the stunning Kamikochi.
Skip complex bus transfers and heavy luggage stress. Enjoy a private, door-to-door journey with photo gifts included.

Language options: English
Starting time: 8:30 AM
Price details
NZ$654.13 x 1 AdultNZ$654.13
Total
Price is NZ$654.13
Until Thu, 16 Apr
Option B From Matsumoto: Shin-Hotaka Peaks & Hida Heritage
  • Activity duration is 1 day1d
    1d
  • English

Travel from Matsumoto to Takayama via Shin-Hotaka Ropeway and Hida Furukawa. Skip bus transfers and luggage stress. Enjoy a private, door-to-door journey with photo gifts. High Alps and heritage.

Language options: English
Starting time: 8:30 AM
Price details
NZ$654.13 x 1 AdultNZ$654.13
Total
Price is NZ$654.13
Until Thu, 16 Apr

What's included, what's not

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    Japanese English-speaking guide
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    Private car with hotel pick-up and drop-off
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    All car-related costs: parking fees, highway tolls, and fuel
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    Guided walk in Kamikochi (with routes avoiding peak crowds)
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    Seasonal scenery and guests photographed to capture lasting memories as photo gifts
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    Lunch guidance to a local restaurant (meal cost not included, tailored to your taste)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Kamikochi bus fare (approx. ¥2,800 per person return from Hirayu Onsen)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Shin-Hotaka Ropeway ticket (return: Adults ¥3,300 / Children ¥1,650)
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    Meals and drinks (lunch arranged by guide, but cost is paid separately)
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    Personal expenses, souvenirs, or additional activities not mentioned
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    Admission is paid on-site, so you get the best price without extra online fees.

What you can expect

❑ Private One-Way Discovery: Matsumoto ⇔ Takayama
Travel like a local, save your time. While public transport between Matsumoto and Takayama often requires three transfers and wastes precious sightseeing hours, our private tour takes you on a direct mountain crossing by car. By bypassing complex train and bus schedules, we turn your transit day into a seamless, luggage-free alpine adventure.

❑ Sample Itineraries & Routes
Choose the best mountain experience for your journey.

【 Starting from Matsumoto 】08:30 Start
Sample A: Kamikochi (The Alpine Sanctuary)
Matsumoto (08:30) → Kamikochi (Hike & Lunch) → Takayama (16:00)

Highlights: 3–4 hours in Japan’s premier mountain resort. Walk along the Azusa River with views of the 3,000m Hotaka peaks.

Sample B: Shin-Hotaka & Hida Furukawa (Peaks & Heritage)
Matsumoto (08:30) → Shin-Hotaka Ropeway → Hida Furukawa (Lunch & Walk) → Takayama (16:00)

Highlights: Ride Japan’s only double-decker ropeway, then stroll through the historic canal streets of Hida Furukawa.

【 Starting from Takayama 】10:00 Start
Sample C: Kamikochi (The Alpine Sanctuary)
Takayama (10:00) → Kamikochi (Hike & Lunch) → Matsumoto (18:00)

Highlights: A peaceful mountain crossing. Enjoy the fresh air and iconic scenery of Kappa Bridge before arriving at your hotel in Matsumoto.

Sample D: Shin-Hotaka & Hida Furukawa (Your Current Booking)
Takayama (10:00) → Hida Furukawa (Lunch & Walk) → Shin-Hotaka Ropeway → Matsumoto (18:00)

Highlights: Explore the nostalgic streets of Furukawa and ascend to the “Roof of Japan” via the ropeway before heading to Matsumoto.

❑ Why Choose This Private Transfer?
Luggage-Free Freedom: Your suitcases stay secure in our vehicle. No bus terminals or lockers required.

Door-to-Door: Pickup at your hotel lobby and drop-off at your next destination’s doorstep.

Effortless Access: Skip the complex bus schedules and waiting lines. We save you time and energy.

Picture-Perfect Memories: Forget taking turns with the camera. We’ll capture shots of your whole group together against the stunning Alps, so everyone is part of the memory.

Location

Activity location

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    • Nagano
    • Nagano, Nagano, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Nagano
    • Nagano, Nagano, Japan