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Getting to Hakuba
Getting to HakubaGetting to Hakuba |
Hakuba and its ski resorts can be reached relatively easily by car, train or bus not only from Tokyo, but also from the Nagoya and Kansai regions. From Tokyo: [1:30 hrs bullet] [1:10 hrs bus] or [4 - 5 hrs azusa] Take the "Asama Shinkansen" (bullet train) to Nagano city from Tokyo or Ueno station. Trains leave roughly every twenty minutes. When you arrive at Nagano station, take the "Alpico bus" (east exit, bus stop 6) to Hakuba. You can buy a ticket from the driver (1500yen). or Take the "Super Azusa" limited express on the "Chuo Line" from Shinjuku to Hakuba. There is only one direct to Hakuba a day leaving Shinjuku at 7:30am. Other "Azusa Trains" leaving for Matsumoto every hour. From Matsumoto take the "Oito" local train to Hakuba. From Nagoya: [4 - 5 hrs] Take the "Shinano Limited express" bound for Nagano city. Change at Matsumoto for the "Super Azusa Limited express" (only 1 a day) or catch the "Oito" local train to Hakuba. Some times a transfer is also needed at Shinano-Omachi station. From Osaka & Kyoto: [5 - 6 hrs]Take the super express "Shinkansen" from Shin-Osaka to Nagoya. Then transfer to the "Shinano Limited express" to Matsumoto where you can get on the “Azusa” or "Oito" local train to Hakuba. (see also above From Nagoya). Usefuls links: Alpico bus timetable and Train timetable and fares Note: We can pick you up at Hakuba station. From Tokyo: [4 hrs] Take the "Chuo Expressway" to the "Okaya Junction" and head towards Nagano on the "Nagano Expressway". Exit at the "Toyoshina Interchange" and follow Route 147 & 148 through Omachi and onto Hakuba. OR Take the "Kanetsu Expressway" to the "Fujioka Junction" and head towards Nagano on the "Joshinetsu Expressway". Exit at the "Nagano Interchange" and follow the "Olympic Road" (Route 19) to Hakuba. From Nagoya: [3:30 hrs]Take the "Chuo Expressway" to the "Okaya Junction" and head towards Nagano on the "Nagano Expressway". Exit at the "Toyoshina Interchange" and follow Route 147 & 148 through Omachi and onto Hakuba. From Osaka & Kyoto: [5:30 hrs]Take the "Meishin Expressway" to the "Komki Junction", head up the "Chuo Expressway" to the "Okaya Junction" and head towards Nagano on the "Nagano Expressway". Exit at the "Toyoshina Interchange" and follow Route 147 & 148 through Omachi and onto Hakuba. In Hakuba please follow the instruction/map under Finding us. Renting a Car: An international driving license is required for driving in Japan. From Tokyo: [4:30 hrs] Take the "Keio bus" bound for Hakuba from Shinjuku. The bus terminal can be reached from the west exit of Shinjuku station. Take the bus all the way to Hakuba Happo Bus Terminal. When you buy a return you must book the return date as well but you can change it later. From Nagoya: [] Take the “Alpico” bus from Nagoya to Matsumoto from where you can take the train (see by train) to Hakuba. From Osaka & Kyoto: [] Take the “Alpico” bus from Osaka or Kyoto to Matsumoto from where you can take the train (see by train) to Hakuba. Useful Links: Alpico bus timetable from Shinjuku; from Osaka & Kyoto and from Nagoya Note: Give us a ring, we will come and pick you up. |