Introduction
Alpico Kotsu Bus is a Japanese bus company serving routes between Nagano, Kamikochi, Matsumoto, Tokyo, Nagoya, Takayama, Kyoto and Osaka.
Buses operated by Alpico Kotsu Bus
Alpico Kotsu Bus operates single-deck coaches equipped with reclining seats arranged in 3 or 4 seats per row and capacity for 30 to 40 passengers.
For more information about travelling by bus, please read our Bus Guide in Japan.
Routes
Travel with ticket
We facilitate advance ticket booking for buses operated by Alpico Kotsu Bus.
Nagano-Shinjuku Line and Nagano-Tokyo Line serving Nagano and Tokyo| Stations | Nagano-Shinjuku | Nagano-Tokyo |
| JR Nagano Station | ||
| Nagano Bus Terminal | ||
| JR Ikebukuro Station | ||
| Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal | ||
| Keisei Ueno Station | ||
| Tokyo Station Yaesu Bus Terminal | ||
| Tokyo Disneyland | ||
| Tokyo DisneySea | ||
| Narita Airport Terminal 3 | ||
| Narita Airport Terminal 2 | ||
| Narita Airport Terminal 1 |
All buses stop, Some buses stop, — Buses do not stop
| Stations | Nagano-Kyoto/Osaka |
| Nagano Bus Terminal | |
| Nagano IC | |
| Kyoto Fukakusa | |
| JR Kyoto Station | |
| Shin-Osaka | |
| Osaka Hankyu Umeda Station |
All buses stop, Some buses stop, — Buses do not stop
| Stations | Matsumoto-Shinjuku | Matsumoto-Tokyo |
| Matsumoto Bus Terminal | ||
| Matsumoto EXPWY Exit | ||
| Chuo EXPWY Hino | ||
| Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal | ||
| Keisei Ueno Station | ||
| Tokyo Station Yaesu Bus Terminal | ||
| Tokyo Disneyland | ||
| Tokyo DisneySea | ||
| Narita Airport Terminal 3 | ||
| Narita Airport Terminal 2 | ||
| Narita Airport Terminal 1 |
All buses stop, Some buses stop, — Buses do not stop
| Stations | Matsumoto-Nagoya |
| Matsumoto Bus Terminal | |
| Komaba | |
| Sakae | |
| Meitetsu Bus Center |
All buses stop, Some buses stop, — Buses do not stop
| Stations | Matsumoto-Takayama |
| Matsumoto Bus Terminal | |
| Shinshimashima Station | |
| Oyako-daki | |
| Sawando Bus Terminal | |
| Sakamaki Onsen | |
| Nakanoyu | |
| Hirayu Onsen | |
| Fukuchi Onsen | — |
| Tochio Onsen | — |
| Shin-Hotaka Onsen | — |
| Shin-Hotaka Ropeway | — |
| Nyukawa | |
| Takayama Bus Terminal |
All buses stop, Some buses stop, — Buses do not stop
| Stations | Matsumoto-Kyoto/Osaka |
| Matsumoto Bus Terminal | |
| Kyoto Fukakusa | |
| JR Kyoto Station | |
| Shin-Osaka | |
| Osaka Hankyu Umeda Station |
All buses stop, Some buses stop, — Buses do not stop
| Stations | Kamikochi-Nagano |
| Kamikochi Bus Terminal | |
| Sawando Bus Terminal | |
| JR Nagano Station |
All buses stop, Some buses stop, — Buses do not stop
| Stations | Kamikochi-Matsumoto |
| Kamikochi Bus Terminal | |
| Teikoku Hotel Mae | |
| Taisho Pond | |
| Nakanoyu | |
| Sakamaki Onsen | |
| Sawando Bus Terminal | |
| City Hall Azumi Branch | |
| Shin-shimashima Station | |
| JR Matsumoto Station | |
| Matsumoto Bus Terminal |
All buses stop, Some buses stop, — Buses do not stop
| Stations | Kamikochi-Shinjuku |
| Kamikochi Bus Terminal | |
| Sawando Bus Terminal | |
| JR Shin-Shimashima Station | |
| Chuo EXPWY Hino | |
| Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal |
All buses stop, Some buses stop, — Buses do not stop
| Stations | Kamikochi-Kyoto/Osaka |
| Kamikochi Bus Terminal | |
| Kyoto Fukakusa | |
| JR Kyoto Station | |
| Shin-Osaka | |
| Osaka Hankyu Umeda Station |
All buses stop, Some buses stop, — Buses do not stop
Destinations
Alpico Kotsu Bus serves the following destinations in Japan:
Kanto region
Kanto region comprises Gunma, Tochigi, Ibaraki, Saitama, Tokyo, Chiba and Kanagawa prefectures.
Bus routes to Tokyo
Chubu region
Chubu region comprises Yamanashi, Shizuoka, Aichi, Gifu, Fukui, Ishikawa, Toyama and Nagano prefectures.
Bus routes to Nagano
Bus routes to Matsumoto
Bus routes to Kamikochi
Bus routes to Nagoya
Bus routes to Takayama
Kansai region
Kansai region comprises Mie, Nara, Wakayama, Kyoto, Osaka, Hyogo and Shiga prefectures.
Bus routes to Kyoto
Bus routes to Osaka
Change policy
The following change terms apply to the bus fares:
| Alpico Kotsu Bus | Change time/date |
| Fare 4-row Bus Seat (K) | Not permitted |
| Fare 3-row Bus Seat (K) | Not permitted |
In accordance with the policy of Alpico Kotsu Bus, once the booking has been confirmed changes are not permitted.
To modify the passenger details, the itinerary, the fare or the departure date, you need to cancel the existing booking and make a new booking.
Cancellation policy
The following cancellation terms apply to the bus fares:
| Alpico Kotsu Bus | Cancellation before departure |
| Fare 4-row Bus Seat (K) | Permitted with fees |
| Fare 3-row Bus Seat (K) | Permitted with fees |
If you wish to cancel your booking with Alpico Kotsu Bus, kindly manage your booking and request a cancellation to proceed with the refund (only if permitted by fare rule). This option is available until 24 hours before departure, after that time please contact directly with Alpico Kotsu Bus. Service fees will not be refunded. Cancellation fees will apply.