How to get to Hakuba from Japan’s Major Cities
How to get to Hakuba from Japan’s Major Cities
How to get to Hakuba from Japan’s Major Cities
How to get to Hakuba from Japan’s Major Cities
How to get to Hakuba from Tokyo
From Airports (Narita/Haneda)
1. Private/ Shared Van to Hakuba (Chuo Taxi)
2. Private tRansfer to Hakuba (Daisei Taxi)
3. Direct Bus to Hakuba (Nagano Snow Shuttle)
From Tokyo Station
1. Bullet Train (Shinkansen)
Tokyo Station → Nagano Station
Reservations can be made via the link below.
From Nagano Station to Hakuba:
1. ALPICO BUS
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
Reservation is required.
3. Private/ Shared Van to Hakuba
(Chuo Taxi)
4. Private tRansfer to Hakuba (Daisei Taxi)
From Shinjuku
1. Azusa
(Express train)
Shinjuku Station → Hakuba Station
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.
2. ALpico Express Bus
Shinjuku Bus Terminal → Hakuba (Happo Bus Terminal)
Reservation is required.
How to get to Hakuba from Kansai or Chubu
From Shin Osaka
1. Tokaido Bullet train
(Shinkansen)
Shin-Osaka Station → Nagoya Station
Reservations can be made via the link below.
From Nagoya Station to Hakuba:
Shinano (Express train)
Nagoya Station → Matsumoto Station
oito Line (Local Train)
Matsumoto Station → Hakuba Station
* For some time periods, you may need to change trains again at Shinano Omachi Station.