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How to get fromShinhotaka Ropeway to Kawaguchikoby taxi, train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Shinhotaka Ropeway to Matsumototaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Matsumoto to Kōfutrain train
    3. Take the train from 甲府 Kōfu to 大月 Ōtsukitrain train Co
    4. Take the train from 大月 Otsuki to 河口湖 Kawaguchikotrain train Fj
    4h 36m
    ¥28,958–35,367

  2. Drive 191.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Shinhotaka Ropeway to Kawaguchikocar car 191.9 km
    2h 57m
    ¥3,296–4,761

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Hirayu Onsen to Matsumoto Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the train from Matsumoto to Kōfutrain train
    3. Take the bus from 石和温泉駅 to 河口湖駅bus bus
    7h 15m
    ¥5,524–9,831

  4. Bus, train via Taisho Ike

    1. Take the bus from Taisho Ike to Matsumoto Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Matsumoto to Kōfutrain train
    3. Take the bus from 甲府駅バスターミナル to 河口湖駅bus bus
    8h 2m
    ¥7,734–12,251

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 237.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 36m

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

There is no direct connection from Shinhotaka Ropeway to Kawaguchiko. However, you can take the taxi to Matsumoto, take the train to Kōfu, walk to 甲府 Kōfu, take the train to 大月 Ōtsuki, walk to 大月 Otsuki, then take the train to 河口湖 Kawaguchiko. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shinhotaka Ropeway to 河口湖駅 via Hirayu Onsen, Matsumoto Bus Terminal, Matsumoto, Kōfu, 甲府 Kōfu, 石和温泉 Isawa-Onsen, and 石和温泉駅 in around 7h 15m.

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