from Matsumoto to Kamikochi

elliptic

Hello,

I would like to ask if it is possible to use Japan rail pass for traveling from Matsumoto to Kamikochi (by any means of transport).

Thank You.

Tenjin

Hi,
Unfortunately, no.
More info is here:
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e6040.html#section_get_there

elliptic

ok, is there any map, website that shows which lines are accessible with JR pass ?
So when I travel from one place to another I only look into that map to see whether there exists a connection that the pass can be used.
I understand the pass is valid for JR trains (with some exceptions) on JR lines and for some non-JR trains and JR-buses.

Tenjin

Yes, you can look at:
http://www.japanrailpass.net/img/about_jrp/file/rosen_en.pdf

And you can see the list of trains with surcharges on (Major JR Trains Running Through Non-JR Lines and the Sections Concerned):
http://www.japanrailpass.net/en/about_jrp.html

elliptic

thank you, very good map. is there something similar regarding buses ?

Tenjin

If you mean JR buses, none that I know of, and the JR pass does not cover JR highway buses. For other bus companies, there may be a map for some but they are not covered under the pass.
The one company you suggest is Nohi, and you can see their map at:
https://www.nouhibus.co.jp/english/routebus/
https://www.nouhibus.co.jp/english/

Hope that helps.

elliptic

thanks for the info. and the last thing: does JR pass cover all the ferries to Shikoku island ?

Tenjin

Hi,
The only ferry covered by the pass is the JR ferry to Miyajima. It is much faster by JR trains from Okayama anyway.

elliptic

so there is only one JR ferry: from Miyajima to some place in Shikoku island, the others are non-JR ferries ?

Tenjin

The ferry is not from Miyajima to Shikoku. It's from the main island Honshu to Miyajima (about 10 minutes). If you want to take some other ferry anywhere, you will need to pay separately for it.