Tokyo to Hakuba by Public Transport
One of the perks of visiting Hakuba Ski Resort is that you can easily get from Tokyo to Hakuba in just a few easy steps. The quickest route is to take the bullet train from Tokyo to Nagano, followed by direct coach from Nagano to Hakuba. Travel time is approximately 3 hours.
See our step-by-step guide below to make your own way from Tokyo to Hakuba resort:
1. Tokyo Airport to Tokyo Station
Narita Airport to Tokyo: take LTD. EXP NARITA EXPRESS (approx 1 hr)
Haneda Airport to Tokyo: TOKYO MONORAIL to Hamamatsucho, then transfer to JR YAMANOTE LINE (Inner loop) for Osaki to Tokyo Station (approx 20 min)
Train: JR Hokuriku Shinkansen bound for Nagano
Departs from: Tokyo Station
Disembark at: Nagano Station
Tokyo to Nagano Shinkansen leaving the station
Coach: Alpico Highland Express Coach
Departs from: Nagano Station, East Exit (follow signs in English). Cost is JPY 2,000 per person one way. This can be paid to the driver as you board the bus, or a ticket can be purchased from the Souvenir shop at the bus stop area. The bus departs from bus stop number 26.
Disembark at: Hakuba Happo Bus Terminal (for most accommodations)
Shinkansen ticket office in Nagano Station
4. Hakuba Happo Bus Terminal to your Accommodation
If using the above route, please complete the Arrival Details section in Manage my Booking as follows:
Arrival Method: Bus
Arrival Time: Please check the bus schedule for your ETA at Hakuba Happo Bus Terminal (required)
Do you Require a Pickup: Yes
Alpico bus pulling into Hakuba Happo Bus Terminal
Notes:
Some accommodations offer pick up service between limited hours and require at least 2 weeks notice for shuttle service. Please find further details in your Essential Travel Documents
Standard check in time is 15:00 and check out time is 10:00. We recommend aiming to arrive and depart as close to these times as possible
Helpful links:
Hyperdia Trip Planner (Schedules & Fares)
JR East Rail Company (Info on JR Passes)
If you prefer to avoid travelling by public transport please note that transfers from Tokyo airports to your Hakuba accommodation can be booked with Japan Ski Experience in advance.