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Getting to Hakuba
From Tokyo
Shinkansen + Bus (2.5hrs)
Tokyo Station
↓ (Hokuriku Shinkansen)
Nagano Station
↓ (Express bus)
Hakuba
Train (4~6hrs)
Shinjuku Station
↓(Limited Express Azusa)
Matsumoto Station
↓(JR Oito Line)
Hakuba Station
※There is also a limited express with direct service to Hakuba
Car (4hrs)
Tokyo
↓(Kanetsu & Joshinetsu Expressway)
Nagano IC
↓(Nat’l Route 19 & Pref. Route 31, 33)
Hakuba
Express Bus (4.5hrs)
Shinjuku
↓(Alpico Kotsu Bus)
Hakuba
From Osaka/Nagoya
Shinkansen + Train
(Nagoya 3.5hrs / Osaka 5hrs)
Shin-Osaka Station
↓ (Tokaido Shinkansen)
Nagoya Station
↓ (Limited Express Shinano)
Matsumoto Station
↓ (JR Oito Line)
Hakuba Station
Car (3.5~5.5hrs)
Osaka
↓(Chuo Expressway)
Azumino IC
↓(Nat’l Route 147, 148)
Hakuba
Express bus + Train (4~6hrs)
Nagoya / Osaka
↓(Alpico Kotsu Bus)
Matsumoto
↓(JR Oito Line)
Hakuba
From Main Airports
Tokyo (4~5hrs)
Haneda / Narita Airport
↓(Airport Line)
Tokyo Station
↓(Hokuriku Shinkansen)
Nagano Station
↓(Express Bus)
Hakuba Station
Osaka (6~7hrs)
Itami / Kansai Int’l Airport
↓(Airport Line)
Shin-Osaka Station
↓(Tokaido Shinkansen)
Nagoya Station
↓(Limited Express Shinano)
Matsumoto Station
↓ (JR Oito Line)
Hakuba Station
Matsumoto (3hrs)
Matsumoto Airport
↓(Local Bus)
Matsumoto Station
↓(JR Oito Line)
Hakuba Station
Transportation in Hakuba
Gondola Lift
Tsugaike Panorama Way
This gondola and ropeway connect Tsugaike Kogen with the trailhead toward Hakuba Oike Pond. Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the Alps along the way.
Happo Alpine Line
A series of three gondolas and lifts that connect to the Happo Ike Sanso, the starting point for the Happo trail. Enjoy an aerial journey covering 1,060m in elevation and 3,445m in length.
Goryu Telecabin
This gondola serves as the gateway to the Goryu trailhead. At the summit, you’ll find an alpine botanical garden—a scenic spot enjoyable for families as well.
Bus
Hakuba Station~Tsugaike Kogen
Hakuba Station~Tsugaike KogenHakuba Station ⇄ Hakuba Happo Bus Terminal ⇄ Hakuba Iwatake Mountain Resort ⇄ Tsugaike Kogen
Hakuba Station–Sarukura
Hakuba Station ⇄ Hakuba Happo Bus Terminal ⇄ Sarukura
Hakuba Goryu Shuttle Bus
Stops only at Kamishiro Station ⇄ Hakuba Goryu ⇄ Goryu Escal Plaza (free shuttle bus)
[Express Bus] Nagano–Hakuba
Nagano Station ⇄ Goryu Escal Plaza ⇄ Hakuba Goryu ⇄ Hakuba Station ⇄ Happo Bus Terminal ⇄ Hakuba Iwatake Mountain Resort ⇄ Tsugaike Kogen
Taxi
If you are leaving early in the morning or going to a trailhead where public transportation is not available, it is more convenient to take a taxi.
During peak season, the parking lot near the trailhead may be full, so we recommend using a parking lot further away and transfer to a bus or taxi.
There are only a few buses per day, so it is important to check the time of the last bus.
Getting to the Trailheads
Sarukura Trailhead/Sarukura Hut
【 Bus 】
JR Hakuba Station → Sarukura Bus Stop (Alpico Kotsu Bus: 30 mins)
【 Car 】
Sarukura Parking Lot CLOSED
No Parking. Please use the below parking lots around Happo Bus Terminal and take a bus or taxi.
Happo Parking Lot No. 3 50 slots (free)
Happo Bus Terminal: 8 mins walk
Happo Parking Lot No. 5 100 slots (free)
Happo Bus Terminal: 2 mins walk (there is a temporary bus stop for the Sarukura Line in summer)
Happo Lawson East Parking Lot 100 slots (free)
Happo Bus Terminal: 2 mins walk
Tsugaike Nature Park/Tsugaike Hutte
【 Bus 】
JR Hakuba Station → Tsugaike Kogen Bus Stop(Alpico Kotsu Bus: 25 mins)
JR Nagano Station → Tsugaike Kogen Bus Stop(Express Bus: 1hr 30mins)
【 Car 】
Tsugaike Kogen Central Parking Lot 400 slots (¥500/per day)
Tsugaike Kogen Parking Lot No. 1 150 slots (free)
Tsugaike Kogen Parking Lot No. 2 300 slots (free)
【 Gondola Lift & Ropeway 】
Tsugaike Kogen → Tsugaike Nature Park(Tsugaike Panorama Way)
Gondola + ropeway: 40 mins
Happo/Happoike Sanso Lodge
【 Bus 】
JR Hakuba Station → Happo Bus Terminal (Alpico Kotsu Bus: 5mins)
JR Nagano Station → Happo Bus Terminal (Express Bus: 1hr 15mins)
【 Car 】
Happo Gondola Parking Lot 180 slots (¥600/per day)
Happo Parking Lot No. 2 70 slots (free)
Happo Bus Terminal: 2mins walk
Happo-one Gondola Lift Station: 10mins walk
Happo Parking Lot No. 3 200 slots (free)
Happo Bus Terminal: 5mins walk
Happo-one Gondola Lift Station: 7mins walk
Happo Parking Lot No. 5 100 slots (free)
Happo Bus Terminal: 2mins walk (there is a temporary bus stop for the Sarukura Line in summer)
Happo-one Gondola Lift Station: 10mins walk
Kurobishi Parking Lot 200 slots (free)
【 Gondola Lift & Chairlift 】
Happo → Usagidaira → Kurobishidaira → Happoike Sanso Lodge(Happo Alpine Line)
Gondola Lift + Chairlift: 30mins
Goryu Trailhead/Alps Daira
【 Walk / Taxi 】
JR Kamishiro Station → Hakuba Goryu Ski Resort(approx. 20 mins)
【 Bus 】
JR Kamishiro Station → Hakuba Goryu Ski Resort(Shuttle Bus: approx. 20 mins)
JR Nagano Station → Hakuba Goryu Bus Stop → Hakuba Goryu Ski Resort
(Alpico Express Bus: Approx. 1hr + Shuttle Bus or Walk: 20 mins)
【 Car 】
Hakuba Goryu Ski Resort Parking Lot 1000 slots (free)
【 Gondola Lift 】
Hakuba Goryu Ski Resort → Alps Daira (Goryu Telecabin)
Gondola: 8mins
Renge Onsen/Renge Onsen Lodge
【 Bus 】
JR Hiraiwa Station → Renge Onsen Bus Stop(Itoigawa Bus: 1hr)
【 Car 】
Renge Onsen Parking Lot 70 slots (free)
Otanihara Trailhead
【 Taxi 】
JR Shinano Omachi Station → Otanihara(30mins)
【 Car 】
Otanihara Parking Lot 60 slots (free)
Kashiwabara Shindo/Ogisawa
【 Bus 】
JR Shinano Omachi Station → Ogisawa Bus Stop(Alpico Kotsu Bus: 40mins)
【 Car 】
Ogisawa Parking Lot 350 slots (¥1000/per day)
Ogisawa Municipal Free Parking Lot 230 slots (free)
During peak seasons, temporary parking lot is available at Omachi Onsenkyo
There is also a free parking lot near Kashiwabara Shindo