Alpico Kotsu to Operate Direct Bus from Matsumoto to Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza, Dec. 23, 2025–Jan. 5, 2026

Alpico Kotsu to Operate Direct Bus from Matsumoto to Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza, Dec. 23, 2025–Jan. 5, 2026

Alpico Kotsu will operate a direct bus between Matsumoto and Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza from December 23, 2025, through January 5, 2026.

The service will run twice a day round-trip. For the outbound route, buses will depart from Matsumoto Bus Terminal at 8:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m., stop in front of Matsumoto Interchange, and arrive at Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza at 10:40 a.m. and 12:10 p.m. For the return route, buses will depart the plaza at 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m., arrive in front of Matsumoto Interchange at 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., and reach Matsumoto Bus Terminal at 5:10 p.m. and 7:10 p.m.

There will be a 10-minute rest stop at Tobu Yunomaru Service Area (SA) along the way. For both routes, Matsumoto Bus Terminal and in front of Matsumoto Interchange are boarding-only stops on the outbound trip and alighting-only stops on the return trip.

Advance reservations are required to board the bus, and bookings are accepted only via the website.

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