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How to go to Kamikochi in winter from Takayama or Matsumoto?


Kamikochi is closed to visitors during the winter (from mid-November to mid-April) due to heavy snowfall and safety concerns. Roads leading to Kamikochi are not maintained during this time, and access is prohibited. However,you can still enjoy the beautiful winter scenery of Kamikochi. The safest and most enjoyable way is to join one of Raicho’s guided tours.

What is Raicho’s Snowshoe Guided Tour?

Raicho.inc is a Norikura Kogen-based company that offers snowshoe guided tours of Kamikochi and Norikura Kogen, and also has a hot spring hotel in Norikura Kogen.Our snowshoe tours are guided by local guides who live in the area who will help you have a very special experience.

Introducing our Kamikochi snowshoe tours

Kamikochi Taisho-ike Rime Ice Tour
Time:About 6hours (6:30~12:30)
the number of people:2〜7(Group Tour)
Tour Details:Raicho→Nakanoyu (kama tunnel) → Taisho Pond → Tashiro Pond → Nakanoyu→Raicho

【Private】Kamikochi Taisho-ike Rime ice Tour
Time:About 6hours (6:30~12:30)
the number of people:2〜8(Praivate Tour)
Tour Details:Raicho→Nakanoyu (kama tunnel) → Taisho Pond → Tashiro Pond → Nakanoyu→Raicho

【Private】Kamikochi Kappa Bridge Tour
Time:About 9hours(6:30~15:30)
the number of people:2〜8(Praivate Tour)
Tour Details:Raicho→Nakanoyu (Kama Tunnel) → Taisho Pond → Tashiro Pond → Kappa Bridge → Nakanoyu→Raicho

For more information, please check our website.

How to access raicho

Access from Matsumoto
(Access by train and bus)
From Matsumoto Station, take the train and arrive at Shinshimashima Station in about 30 minutes
Change to Alpico Bus from Shinshimashima Station and arrive at Norikura Kogen Tourist Center in about 55 minutes.From the Norikura Kogen Tourist Center, it takes about 10 minutes to reach Raicho on foot.

Notes
Last bus time to Matsumoto Station: 16:44
Last bus time to Shinshimashima Station: 17:25

(Access by car)
It takes about 1h 20m from Matsumoto city.

For access details to Raicho, please check here.

Access from Takayama
(Access by train and bus)
From Takayama bus tarminal, take a bus to Sawando or Oyakotaki and change buses at Sawando or Oyakotaki to Norikura Kogen Tourist Center in about 2hours. From the Norikura Kogen Tourist Center, it takes about 10 minutes to reach Raicho on foot.

(Access by car)
It takes about 1h 40m from Takayama city.

For access details to Raicho, please check here.