From Tokyo to Kamikochi

Hi can anyone suggest what is the best way to travel from Tokyo to Kamikochi? It seems there is a bus option directly to Kamikochi starting early morning and reaching Kamikochi around 12.. Another option is to go to Matsumoto by bullet train and take bus from there. will reach more or less same time. I am inclined to take the bus as it is direct provided it is comfortable and regular.
Kindly suggest. Our travel date is 11th Oct this year.

Thanks

There are several options listed here; https://www.kamikochi.org/plan/access

I imagine that the direct bus is the "no-brainer' option - quick, cheap, simple.

My preference, for the experience, is Gran Class Shinkansen to Nagano, Green class to Matsumoto, local train to Shin-Shimashima, then bus to Kamikochi. A great combination of transport classes and experiences.

Bus is easy, cheap and comfortable. They do a couple of stops where you can get food etc. Bus travel in Japan is much nicer than other countries.

There is an overnight option too so you get to Kamikochi early and can do one of the hikes.

Thanks all for clarity. I checked the bus link. Looks good though not very cheap. One way to Kamikochi will cost 10000 yen per person. Train-bus option may be cheaper as we shall have JR pass. Let's see.
Thanks again

You will have the Japan Rail Pass so I think your best bet will go from Shinjuku to Matsumoto by Azusa express train (not Shinkansen)

https://world.jorudan.co.jp/mln/en/?p=0&xpd=1&from=Shinjuku&to=Matsumo...

and then train to Shin-shimashima and bus to Kamikochi. The two transfers at Matsumoto and Shin-shimashima are quite easy since these places are small and not so crowded. It will be much more difficult to reach Shinjuku station or Shinjuku bus terminal.