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How to get fromKawaguchiko to Shinhotaka Ropewayby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Kawaguchiko to Shinhotaka Ropeway by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from 河口湖 Kawaguchiko to 大月 Otsukitrain train Fj
    2. Take the train from 大月 Ōtsuki to 甲府 Kōfutrain train Co
    3. Take the train from Kōfu to Matsumototrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Matsumoto to Shinhotaka Ropewaytaxi taxi
    4h 57m
    ¥28,679–36,301

  2. Drive 192.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kawaguchiko to Shinhotaka Ropewaycar car 192.1 km
    2h 57m
    ¥3,299–4,765

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from 河口湖駅 to 石和温泉駅bus bus
    2. Take the train from Kōfu to Matsumototrain train
    3. Take the bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Hirayu Onsenbus bus
    7h 2m
    ¥5,454–9,801

  4. Bus, train via Taishoike

    1. Take the bus from 河口湖駅 to 甲府駅バスターミナルbus bus
    2. Take the train from Kōfu to Matsumototrain train
    3. Take the bus from Matsumoto Station to Taisho Ikebus bus
    7h 46m
    ¥7,781–12,219

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 237 km
  • Duration: 4h 57m

What companies run services between Kawaguchiko, Japan and Shinhotaka Ropeway, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Kawaguchiko to Shinhotaka Ropeway. However, you can take the train to 大月 Otsuki, walk to 大月 Ōtsuki, take the train to 甲府 Kōfu, walk to Kōfu, take the train to Matsumoto, then take the taxi to Shinhotaka Ropeway. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 河口湖駅 to Shinhotaka Ropeway via 石和温泉駅, 石和温泉 Isawa-Onsen, 甲府 Kōfu, Kōfu, Matsumoto, Matsumoto Bus Terminal, Hirayu Onsen, and Shinhotaka Onsen in around 7h 2m.

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