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Japan Alps' Top Three-Star Route Debuts at Taipei International Travel Fair

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Last updated 2026-09-25 — The Michelin Guide is a go-to reference for global travelers choosing their travel destinations. Recently, a new highway bus route in Japan has become...

By / MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team

The Michelin Guide is a go-to reference for global travelers choosing their travel destinations. Recently, a new highway bus route in Japan has become the latest top choice for travelers planning trips to Japan, as it allows visitors to explore five Michelin three-star attractions in Japan’s Chubu and Hokuriku regions. Known as the “Japan Alps Three-Star Route,” this line made its debut at the 2016 Taipei International Travel Fair (ITF), which opened on November 4th, drawing considerable attention.

(Image provided / Keio Electric Railway Co., Ltd.)

The “Three-Star Route Shinjuku Ticket” is a one-way discounted pass that enables visits to five Michelin three-star attractions. Travelers start from Tokyo’s Shinjuku, then proceed by bus to Matsumoto as the second stop, followed by Takayama as the third, and finally arrive at Kenroku-en Garden in Kanazawa City as the fourth destination. This ticket also allows passengers to get off and stay overnight at the halfway points of Hirayu Onsen — known as a hidden gem — and Shirakawa-go. Kanazawa City, near the final stop, has an international airport and a Shinkansen station, making it convenient for planning onward journeys.

Matsumoto Castle is one of Japan’s famous castles. (Image source / Matsumoto Castle)

Takayama City is a popular tourist destination in Japan. (Image source / Takayama City Tourism Information)

Shirakawa-go is Japan’s most renowned World Heritage Site. (Image source / toyata)

Kenroku-en Garden is a must-visit attraction in the ancient city of Kanazawa. (Image / MOOK)

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