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How to get fromTakayama to Shinhotaka Ropewayby bus, car, or train

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Nagano to Taisho Pondbus bus
    5h 23m
    ¥16,415–21,890

  2. Drive 138.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Takayama to Shinhotaka Ropewaycar car 138.1 km
    2h 2m
    ¥2,397–3,462

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Nagano to Matsumototrain train Shinano 12 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Hirayu Onsenbus bus Takayama
    5h 40m
    ¥7,898–12,376

  4. Train, bus via Taishoike

    1. Take the train from Sakurasawa to Naganotrain train
    2. Take the train from Nagano to Matsumototrain train
    3. Take the bus from Matsumoto Station to Taisho Ikebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Taishoike to Hirayu Onsenbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Hirayu Onsen to Shinhotaka Ropewaybus bus
    6h 32m
    ¥11,525–16,444

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 175.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 23m

What companies run services between Takayama, Nagano, Japan and Shinhotaka Ropeway, Japan?

ALPICO Kotsu operates a bus from Nagano to Taisho Pond twice daily. Tickets cost ¥3,500–5,500 and the journey takes 2h 49m.

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