Shinshimashima Station 新島々駅 (AK14) is the terminus station on the 14.4 km long Kamikochi line 上高地線 operated by Alpico Kotsu アルピコ交通. It takes about 30 minutes to travel from Matsumoto Station to Shinshimashima Station by train. Shinshimashima Bus Terminal is connected seamlessly to this train station, where regular bus services operate from here to several sightseeing spots in the Northern Alps - Kamikochi 上高地, Norikura 乗鞍 and Shirahane Onsen 白骨温泉.
2 Day Free Passport
For my trip, I purchased a 2 Day Free Pass to cover my travelling expenses incurred during bus rides within Matsumoto city, train rides between Matsumoto and Shinshimashima, and bus rides to Kamikochi and Shirahone Onsen, over two consecutive days. Apart from unlimited bus and train rides (operated by Alpico Kotsu) for two days in designated area, one is also entitled to discounted entrance fee to several places of interest such as Matsumoto Castle (610 yen > 550 yen) and Matsumoto Art Museum (410 yen > 310 yen) with this convenient transport pass. The 2 Day Free Passport can be purchased from Matsumoto Bus Terminal, Shinshimashima Bus Terminal or Kamikochi Bus Terminal.
2 Day Free Passport = 7,000 yen
2 Day Free Passport + 1 [3 consecutive days] = 8,500 yen
Website https://www.alpico.co.jp/en/2day-free-passport/
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What's nearby?
(1) Shinshimashima Bus Terminal 新島々バスタミナール, just beside the train station.
Bus services:
- Shinshimashima 新島々~Kamikochi 上高地:
https://www.alpico.co.jp/traffic/local/kamikochi/shinshimashima/
* Bus ride from Shinshimashima to Kamikochi takes about 1 hour.
- Shinshimashima 新島々~Norikura Kogen 乗鞍高原:
https://www.alpico.co.jp/traffic/local/kamikochi/norikurakogen/
- Shinshimashima 新島々~Shirahone Onsen 白骨温泉:
https://www.alpico.co.jp/traffic/local/kamikochi/shirahone/
* Bus ride from Shinshimashima to Shirahone Onsen takes about 1 hour.
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