A private day trip in your own Toyota Alphard with driver, with hotel pickup in Tokyo or Nagoya. Private cars cannot enter Kamikochi (year-round ban). Your car stops at the Sawando or Hirayu (Akandana) car park, about 14 km before Kamikochi; the last stretch is by shuttle bus or taxi (about 30 min each way, fare not included). The car waits there for your return.
About 12 hours on this route, priced per car for up to 6 guests. You enter your hotel (or a station) and the pickup time in the booking form.
The car price does not include a guide, entry tickets, rides, experiences, meals, tolls or parking.
Kamikochi's golden larch season lasts only a few weeks before the valley closes for winter. No hotel to book, no second day off work. The valley paths are flat — Taisho Pond to Kappa Bridge is only about 3.5 km, easy for anyone.
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🎫 Options
⏸ Join-a-group seats are paused for now. This day tour is currently available as a private Alphard (7 seats) only.
🚌 Shared group tour
- Meeting / pick-up point (choose one): Meet & depart from Tokyo Station — the Japanese flag 🇯🇵 by the red brick building (Marunouchi side) / Meet & depart from Kanayama Station
- Departs 08:00
- Guide language: English
- Free cancellation up to 7 days before
- Reserve now, pay on the day or online
From¥7,900/person
🚘 Private Alphard Tour
- Private Toyota Alphard + driver
- Up to 6 guests
- Hotel pickup in Tokyo or Nagoya
- Private cars cannot enter Kamikochi (year-round ban). Your car stops at the Sawando or Hirayu (Akandana) car park, about 14 km before Kamikochi; the last stretch is by shuttle bus or taxi (about 30 min each way, fare not included). The car waits there for your return.
- About 12 hours · book 7+ days ahead
- Reserve now, pay on pickup or online
- Free cancellation up to 24h before pickup
¥99,000/car · fixed price
Up to 6 guests · from ¥16,500/person with 6
Guide, entry tickets, tolls and parking not included.
- Capacity
- 1+
- Itinerary
- 1 day · 4 stops
🚘 Private cars cannot enter Kamikochi (year-round ban). Your car stops at the Sawando or Hirayu (Akandana) car park, about 14 km before Kamikochi; the last stretch is by shuttle bus or taxi (about 30 min each way, fare not included). The car waits there for your return. The car price does not include a guide, entry tickets, rides, experiences, meals, tolls or parking.
- 08:00
Hotel pickup in Tokyo
You enter your hotel (or a station) and the pickup time in the booking form.
- 12:00
Arrive Kamikochi — 4 hours free time · 240 min
Free time in Kamikochi: walk the scenic trail from Taisho Pond, take photos at the famous Kappa Bridge, and enjoy fresh mountain air, local snacks and lunch by the Azusa River.
- 16:00
Kamikōchi bus station
- 20:00
End of the tour
※ Actual timings vary with road conditions on the day.
🗺️ Route map
Tap a number to see that day
Day 1 — Kamikōchi bus station
Kamikōchi
- Private cars cannot enter Kamikochi (year-round ban). Your car stops at the Sawando or Hirayu (Akandana) car park, about 14 km before Kamikochi; the last stretch is by shuttle bus or taxi (about 30 min each way, fare not included). The car waits there for your return. The car price does not include a guide, entry tickets, rides, experiences, meals, tolls or parking.
- Hotel pickup in Tokyo. You enter your hotel (or a station) and the pickup time in the booking form.
- Two ways to pay: the driver on the day (cash or card, nothing upfront), or online at checkout right after you send the booking. Either way we confirm the car and pickup time by email.
- Free cancellation up to 24h before pickup
📍 Hotel pickup
🏨 Hotel pickup in Tokyo
You enter your hotel (or a station) and the pickup time in the booking form.
⚠️ Private cars cannot enter Kamikochi (year-round ban). Your car stops at the Sawando or Hirayu (Akandana) car park, about 14 km before Kamikochi; the last stretch is by shuttle bus or taxi (about 30 min each way, fare not included). The car waits there for your return.
- Private Toyota Alphard + driver
- Hotel pickup in Tokyo or Nagoya
- About 12 hours on this tour's route
- Guide
- Entry tickets, rides and experiences at the stops
- Meals
- Expressway tolls and parking
How long does this tour last?+
The tour runs 1 day with 1 scheduled stops laid out hour by hour.
Where is the pickup?+
Hotel pickup in Tokyo or Nagoya. You enter your hotel (or a station) and the pickup time in the booking form.
What's the minimum group size?+
The price is per car, so the private Alphard runs from 1 guest. Up to 6 guests per car — for more, we add a second car.
Does the car come with a guide?+
The private Alphard comes with a driver; a guide is not included in the car price.
Can I cancel or reschedule?+
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup (full refund). Within 24 hours or no-show: charged in full. To cancel or change the date, email us with your booking ID; date changes depend on car availability.
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⚠️ Must-read1 items · tap to read▾
- •The itinerary and time at each stop may be adjusted for traffic, weather or facility maintenance; in force-majeure cases a stop may be replaced with a comparable alternative.
📌 Other notes1 items · tap to read▾
- •Mountain weather at Kamikochi changes fast and is cooler than the city — bring a warm layer, a light rain jacket and walking shoes.