When traveling to Kamikochi, Norikura, or the Japan Alps (Mt. Yarigatake & Mt. Hotaka) by private car or rental car, you must park your vehicle at the base area due to strict year-round private car restrictions. The main gateway on the Nagano/Matsumoto side is the Sawando Area (Sawando Onsen). Here, you will find both Municipal (City-run) and Private parking lots, each offering different payment methods and rules for vehicle types (motorcycles, camper vans, etc.). This compre