*Direct trains between the Tokyo area and Matsumoto arrive and depart from Shinjuku Station.
Seat
Reserved
You can have a reserved seat in reserved cars.
Green reserved
You can have a business class seat in the Green cars.
Train type
Limited Express Azusa
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Limited Express Azusa Station Guide: Matsumoto to Shinjuku
Departure Station:
Matsumoto Station: A main railway hub in Nagano Prefecture’s Matsumoto City, connecting JR lines and local transit, and serving as the gateway to Matsumoto Castle and the Japanese Alps.
Arrival Station:
Shinjuku Station: It is the departure point for the Limited Express Azusa bound for the Japanese Alps. Located in central Tokyo, it connects multiple train lines, including JR, Tokyo Metro, Toei Subway, and private railways like Odakyu and Keio.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Limited Express Azusa from Matsumoto to Shinjuku
Q: How long does the Azusa take from Matsumoto to Shinjuku? A: The journey usually takes about 2 hours 30 minutes.
Q: How frequent are Azusa trains from Matsumoto to Matsumoto? A: They generally run about once every hour throughout the day.
Q: Are there food or drinks available on the train? A: No. Azusa trains do not have onboard food services, so it's best to buy snack or drinks before departure.
You cannot board the train with only the QR voucher. Please ensure you issue your physical tickets at the station ticket machine before boarding.
On the travel day, please go to the station with plenty of time to print your ticket, ideally, at least 30 minutes before the departure time.
Once the boarding time for the reserved train has passed, the QR code will become invalid.
Paper Ticket Pick-up / Delivery
You can choose the following options for picking-up/receiving tickets:
Ship to your hotel in Japan: We will ship your ticket(s) to your hotel in Japan. You can pick up your ticket(s) when you check-in the hotel
Ship to your home country address: We will ship your ticket(s) to your home/company address via International Express mail with additional shipping fee. Please add International Shipping from here.
Pick-up at Post offices in Tokyo or Kyoto: We will ship your ticket(s) to the post office located near Tokyo Station or Kyoto Station. You can pick-up your ticket(s) by showing your ID (Passport).
Ship to your address in Japan: We will ship your ticket(s) to your address in Japan if you have one in Japan.