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How to get fromHimeji to Kamikōchiby train, bus, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Himeji to Kamikōchi by train, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, bus via Nagoya

    best
    1. Take the train from Himeji to Nagoyatrain train
    2. Take the train from Nagoya to Matsumototrain train
    3. Take the bus from Matsumoto Station to Kamikochi BTbus bus
    6h 51m

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Himeji to Shin Osakatrain train Sakura
    2. Take the bus from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Kamikochi Bus Terminalbus bus
    7h 26m
    ¥5,268–15,760

  3. Train, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Higashi-Himeji to Sannomiyatrain train
    2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane plane UKB - HND
    3. Take the train from Shinjuku Station to Matsumototrain train
    4. Take the bus from Matsumoto Station to Kamikochi BTbus bus
    9h 48m
    ¥17,167–37,139

  4. Train, bus via Osaka

    1. Take the train from Himeji to Shin Osakatrain train
    2. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Nagoyatrain train
    3. Take the train from Nagoya to Matsumototrain train
    4. Take the bus from Matsumoto Station to Kamikochi BTbus bus
    7h 12m

  5. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Higashi-Himeji to Ōsakatrain train A: JR Kōbe Line Rapid
    2. Take the bus from Osaka Station to Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminalbus bus Takayama
    10h 8m
    ¥11,300–18,504

Himeji to Kamikōchi by train, bus, and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration7h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket¥5,268Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 492.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 51m

What companies run services between Himeji, Japan and Kamikōchi, Nagano, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Himeji to Kamikōchi. However, you can take the train to Nagoya, take the train to Matsumoto, walk to Matsumoto Station, take the bus to Kamikochi BT, then walk to Kamikōchi. Alternatively, you can take a train from Himeji to Kamikōchi via Shin Osaka, Shin-Ōsaka Station, and Kamikochi BT in around 7h 26m.

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