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Matsumoto ⇔ Hida Takayama: Private Alpine One-Way Local Tour

By Omotenashi-travel
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$545 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

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

Overview

  • Seamless private transfer between Matsumoto and Takayama Area.
  • 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.

Activity location

    • Nagano
    • Nagano, Nagano, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Nagano
    • Nagano, Nagano, Japan

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[Takayama Start] Shin-Hotaka & Hida Furukawa Route

  • Activity duration is 1 day1d
    1d
  • English

Start from Takayama. Explore the nostalgic artisan town of Hida Furukawa, ascend into the clouds via the Shin-Hotaka Ropeway, and relax as your private driver takes you directly to your hotel doorstep in Matsumoto. Stress-free.

Language options: English
Starting time: 10:00 AM
Price details
NZ$545.47 x 1 AdultNZ$545.47
Total
Price is NZ$545.47
Until Sat, 11 Jul

[Takayama Start] Kamikochi Route

  • Activity duration is 1 day1d
    1d
  • English

Start from your hotel in Takayama. Discover the untouched, magical nature of Kamikochi for a refreshing morning hike, followed by a seamless private drive directly to your hotel doorstep in historic Matsumoto. Luggage-free and easy.

Language options: English
Starting time: 10:00 AM
Price details
NZ$584.54 x 1 AdultNZ$584.54
Total
Price is NZ$584.54
Until Sat, 11 Jul

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Japanese English-speaking guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private car with hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • What's includedWhat's included
    All car-related costs: parking fees, highway tolls, and fuel
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided walk in Kamikochi (with routes avoiding peak crowds)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Lunch guidance to a local restaurant (meal cost not included, tailored to your taste)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Admission is paid on-site, so you get the best price without extra online fees.
  • 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)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Meals and drinks (lunch arranged by guide, but cost is paid separately)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Personal expenses, souvenirs, or additional activities not mentioned

What you can expect

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❑ Private One-Way Discovery: Matsumoto ⇔ Takayama
While public transport often requires three transfers and wastes precious sightseeing hours, our private tour eliminates these hassles completely, turning your travel time into pure sightseeing as we cross the Alps directly. Turn a simple transit day into an unforgettable alpine adventure.

❑ Choose Your Mountain Experience
【 Kamikochi: The Alpine Sanctuary Route 】
Kamikochi (The Crown Jewel of the Alps): Formed by ancient volcanic activity, this pristine glacial valley is closed to private cars, preserving its untouched, mystical nature. You will walk along the crystal-clear Azusa River, marvel at the mirror-like waters of Taisho Pond, and cross the iconic Kappa Bridge, all while directly beneath the dramatic 3,000-meter peaks of the Hotaka Mountain Range. It is a world-class alpine wonderland accessible without intense trekking.

Sample Itineraries:

Matsumoto Start (08:30): Matsumoto → Kamikochi (Hike & Lunch) → Takayama (16:00)

Takayama Start (10:00): Takayama → Kamikochi (Hike & Lunch) → Matsumoto (18:00)

【 Shin-Hotaka & Hida Furukawa: Peaks & Heritage Route 】
Shin-Hotaka Ropeway (The Roof of Japan): Board Japan’s only double-decker cable car to ascend straight into the clouds. Reaching an altitude of 2,156 metres, the observation deck rewards you with a staggering, 360-degree panoramic view of the Northern Alps.

Hida Furukawa (The Authentic Artisan Town): Skip the crowded tourist spots and step into a peaceful, nostalgic village famed for its master carpentry. Stroll along historic white-walled storehouses and a beautifully preserved canal where over 1,000 colourful koi fish swim.

Sample Itineraries:

Matsumoto Start (08:30): Matsumoto → Shin-Hotaka Ropeway → Hida Furukawa (Lunch & Walk) → Takayama (16:00)

Takayama Start (10:00): Takayama → Hida Furukawa (Lunch & Walk) → Shin-Hotaka Ropeway → Matsumoto (18:00)

Location

Activity location

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    • Nagano
    • Nagano, Nagano, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Nagano
    • Nagano, Nagano, Japan