How to get to Hakuba
How to Reach Hakuba
from Japan’s Major Cities
from Japan’s Major Cities
TOKYO/OSAKA/NAGOYA
TOKYO AREA
From Airports (Narita/Haneda)
– Option 1 –
Private/Shared Van to Hakuba
CHUO TAXI
Private/Shared Van to Hakuba
CHUO TAXI
Basic Procedure (WhatsApp Required for Guests)
1. Please provide your WhatsApp phone number at the time of booking.
2. Upon arrival at the airport, connect to the airport’s free Wi-Fi and check for a message from your driver.
3. Proceed to the meeting point indicated in the message. The meeting location varies depending on the airport and terminal. Once you arrive at the designated location, please send a reply to notify the driver.
4. The driver will meet you holding a red flag and a signboard displaying your name.
Prices
To/From Haneda Airport
Shared van: ¥15,750~¥22,000 (varies according to number of guests)
Private charter: ¥126,000 per group (up to 7 guests)
To/From Narita Airport
Shared van: ¥16,625~¥66,000 (varies according to number of guests)
Private charter: ¥133,000 per group (up to 7 guests)
Child Discount (~12 years old): ¥5,000 per child
Additional service fee of ¥3,600 will be charged per group
Booking Instructions
To make a reservation, please provide your flight #, # of guests, # of luggage and your WhatsApp #.
Return trips may also be arranged, with pick-up from the accommodation.
Luggage Allowance
Shared Plan
Each passenger is permitted to bring 1 suitcase and 2 pieces of hand luggage free of charge.
For any additional items exceeding this allowance, an extra fee of ¥1,000 per item will apply.
Private Plan (Full Vehicle)
No additional luggage fees apply.
– Option 2 –
Private Transfer to Hakuba
DAISEI TAXI
Private Transfer to Hakuba
DAISEI TAXI
Route: Narita/Haneda Airport → Hakuba (Direct to Accommodation)
Duration: 4-5 hrs approximate
Prices
Please contact us for pricing information along with your transfer details.
Booking Instructions
To make a reservation, please provide your flight #, # of guests, # of luggage and your WhatsApp #.
Return trips may also be arranged, with pick-up from the accommodation.
– Option 3 –
Direct Bus to Hakuba
NAGANO SNOW SHUTTLE
Direct Bus to Hakuba
NAGANO SNOW SHUTTLE
If the timing matches your flight schedule, this option would be suitable.
Kindly make your reservation directly through the website, as prior booking is required.
From the Cities
– Option 1 –
TRAIN (BULLET TRAIN)
TRAIN (BULLET TRAIN)
Route: Tokyo Station → Nagano Station
Duration: Approximately 1.5 hours
Reservations can be made via the link below.
Then…
select from the options below
1. ALPICO BUS
Route: Nagano Station → Hakuba (Happo Bus Terminal)
Duration: Approximately 75 minutes
For the bus timetable of Alpico Bus, please refer to the link below.
For the 2025–26 season, Alpico Bus offers both reserved and non-reserved seating. Please check the details directly on their official website.
2. NAGANO SNOW SHUTTLE
For the Nagano Snow Shuttle bus timetable and to make a reservation, please refer to the link below. (Reservation is required.)
3. Private Transfer
CHUO TAXI
Route: Nagano Station → Hakuba (Direct to Accommodation)
Duration: Approximately 60 minutes
Prices
Jumbo Van (maximum 9 passengers) – ¥32,000
Sedan (maximum 4 passengers) – ¥23,500
Alphard (maximum 4 passengers) – ¥24,200
Booking Instructions
To make a reservation, please provide your train #, # of guests, # of luggage and your WhatsApp #.
Return trips may also be arranged, with pick-up from the accommodation.
4. Private Transfer
DAISEI TAXI
Route: Nagano Station → Hakuba (Direct to Accommodation)
Duration: Approximately 60 minutes
Prices
Please contact us for pricing information along with your transfer details.
Booking Instructions
To make a reservation, please provide your train #, # of guests, # of luggage and your WhatsApp #.
Return trips may also be arranged, with pick-up from the accommodation.
– Option 2 –
TRAIN (LIMITED EXPRESS)
TRAIN (LIMITED EXPRESS)
Azusa (Express Train)
Route: Shinjuku Station → Hakuba Station
Duration: Approximately 4 hours
All seats on this train are reserved. Reservations can be made via the link below.
Important Notes:
* Only 1–2 Azusa trains per day go directly to Hakuba Station.
* If your train does not go all the way to Hakuba Station, please transfer at Matsumoto Station to the Oito Line (local train).
* During some time periods, an additional transfer at Shinano-Omachi Station may be required.
– Option 3 –
BUS (ALPICO EXPRESS)
BUS (ALPICO EXPRESS)
Route: Shinjuku Bus Terminal → Hakuba (Happo Bus Terminal)
Duration: Approximately 5 hours
For the bus timetable and to make a reservation, please refer to the link below. (Reservation is required.)
KANSAI or CHUBU AREA
From Airports (Kansai/Chubu)
TRAIN
(Please first travel to the cities)
Haruka Express
Route: Kansai Airport → Shin-Osaka Station
Duration: Approximately 1 hour
Reservations can be made via the link below.
Meitetsu U-SKY Express
Route: Chubu Centrair International Airport → Nagoya Station
Duration: Approximately 40 minutes
Reservations can be made via the link below.
From the Cities
TRAIN
Tokaido Shinkansen (Bullet Train)
Route: Shin-Osaka Station → Nagoya Station
Duration: Approximately 50 minutes
Reservations can be made via the link below.
Then…
Shinano (Express Train)
Route: Nagoya Station → Matsumoto Station
Duration: Approximately 2 hours 10 minutes
Then…
Oito Line (Local Train)
Route: Matsumoto Station → Hakuba Station
Duration: Approximately 1 hour 40 minutes
* For some time periods, you may need to change trains again at Shinano Omachi Station.
Also if you are lucky, you may be able to transfer to Azusa (express train) or Resort View Furusato instead.