Acess Norikura from Matsumoto

hello,

is it possible to book a bus in advance from shinshimashima station to norikura?
is it also possible to take a taxi from shinshimashima or matsumoto? where and how to book?

thanks
snk-freak

Bus: alpico.co.jp
You are permitted to travel without Booking.
Bus Fare=1350 yen

And what about taxis in the area?

there are almost no taxis there in this area standing around, but maybe it is possible to pre-reserve one if you know your dates already, so it will be there

And where can i hire one?

Friend, Why you need Taxi?when Bus is affordable. You can buy alpico bus day pass for unlimited travel within given area.

i come from shinjuku with the earliest train possible. the earliest bus i can get at shinshimashima is around 10 am or later. so its a little bit late i only have 2 days in norikura highland.

well, i guess you pass for sure by Matsumoto. So there you can find for sure a taxi.
But why dont you ask the tourist informations of this areas? They can help you even better i suppose with taxi availability.
https://www.okuhida.or.jp/en/