Transport options in Hakuba
Option 1
– Shuttle Bus Service –
* INFORMATION FOR WINTER 2025-26 IS NOW PARTLY READY! *
TO GO TO SKI RESORTS
1. Hakuba Valley Shuttle Bus
- Cost: 800 yen for adults / 400 yen for children per ride
- Free if you have a Hakuba Valley Lift Ticket
2. Free Ski Shuttle Bus
- Serves these ski areas: Happo, Goryu, 47, Iwatake, Tsugaike, Norikura, Kashimayari, Jiigatake
- Note: Buses to Kashimayari and Jiigatake go to/from Shinano-Omachi Station
- Only for skiers and snowboarders
3. Hakuba Goryu Night Skiing Shuttle
- Free shuttle for night skiing
- Winter 2025-26 schedule is not released yet
TO GET AROUND HAKUBA
1. Hakuba Night Loop Bus
- 800 yen (adult)/400 yen (child) per ride
- MORE INFO
2. Hakuba On Demand Night Taxi
- 500 yen (pay by credit card within the app)
- MORE INFO
HAKUBA VALLEY will be releasing an all in one map for all the buses in Hakuba for Winter 2025-26.
The link above will be updated as soon as it is released.
Option 2
– Taxi –
UBER APP
UBER, which launched in Hakuba during the 2024–25 winter season, will continue to operate this winter.
You can easily use your regular Uber app to request taxis, as Uber is now partnered with local taxi companies across Hakuba.
Scan to Download the Uber App!
LOCAL TAXI COMPANY
Call directly: Be ready to provide your name, pickup location (in Japanese if possible), destination, and whether you have ski or snowboard gear.
Local Taxi Operators:
1. Alps Taxi: +81 (0)261-72-2221
2. Hakuba Kanko Taxi: +81 (0)261-72-2144 / 2327
3. Alpico Taxi: +81 (0)261-72-2236
*All taxis in Hakuba are equipped with roof racks for skis or snowboards, so no worries about gear transportation.
*If staying in a less central area, allow for additional wait time.
*English may not be spoken fluently over the phone, so it helps to know some basic Japanese.
We can assist with booking a taxi if you let us know 24 hours in advance; after that, please make your own arrangements.
Option 3
– Rental Car –
Need Flexible, Reliable, and Affordable Transportation?
BEARS TRANSPORT is your trusted choice!
We are excited to introduce Bears Transport, our new car rental service in Hakuba!
Whether you’re skiing, exploring the snow-covered landscapes, or simply need reliable transportation this winter, we’re here to make your trip effortless and memorable.
All of our vehicles are 4WD and equipped with winter tires for your safety, ensuring you can navigate the snowy conditions with ease.
Available Vehicles:
- Toyota Hiace
- Toyota Alphard
- Mitsubishi Delica
- Honda Nbox