Kamikochi/Matsumoto to Kanazawa

By bus is the cheapest and fastest way to get from Matsumoto to Kanazawa. But it’s going to take about 4.5 hours and you need to transfer buses. You’ll need to get on the bus from Matsumoto to Takayama. Then change buses there for the one bound for Kanazawa. If you have time you should sightsee in Takayama and at Shirakawago, it's a beautiful place. You'll need to make a reservation for both buses through the websites below.

https://www.nouhibus.co.jp/english/highwaybus/matsumoto.pdf

https://www.nouhibus.co.jp/english/highwaybus/shirakawago.pdf