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How to get fromTakayama to Japanese Alpsby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Takayama to Japanese Alps by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Takayama Nohi Bus Center to Matsumoto Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the train from Matsumoto to Kobuchizawatrain train
    3. Drive from Kobuchizawa to Japanese Alpscar car
    6h 15m
    ¥3,260–7,800

  2. Drive  156.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Takayama to Japanese Alpscar car 156.4 km
    3h 37m
    ¥2,692–3,888

  3. Bus, train, drive via Anayama

    1. Take the bus from Takayama Nohi Bus Center to Matsumoto Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the train from Matsumoto to Anayamatrain train
    3. Drive from Anayama to Japanese Alpscar car
    8h 9m
    ¥3,810–8,600

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Meitetsu Bus Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to IIjimabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from IIjima to Japanese Alpstaxi taxi
    8h 18m
    ¥38,432–44,961

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  • Distance: 230.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 15m

What companies run services between Takayama, Japan and Japanese Alps, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Takayama to Japanese Alps. However, you can take the bus to Matsumoto Bus Terminal, walk to Matsumoto, take the train to Kobuchizawa, then drive to Japanese Alps. Alternatively, you can drive from Takayama to Japanese Alps in around 3h 37m.

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