GETTING HERE

NARITA AIRPORT -> HAKUBA

Narita Airport to Hakuba

Traveling into Narita International Airport will offer you a variety of options to travel not only to Hakuba but also throughout Japan.

Tip – If you are spending anytime in Tokyo before coming to Hakuba, send some of your luggage direct to Hakuba House using the takkyubin  (japan wide luggage delivery service) service you`ll see as you exit customs.

Tip – If your plan is to do some travelling in Japan beyond Hakuba, you should consider the JR (Japan Rail) Pass – note: this must be purchased before arriving in the country. It`s great value if you `re going to take more than 3 long distance trains during your stay.

1. Direct Airport Shuttle– This service is by far the easiest & most popular We can arrange for a direct shuttle up to your Chalet or Hakuba House’s front door. They can accommodate for large and small groups or even single travellers. The driver will be holding a placard with your name on it at arrivals ready to assist– it doesn’t get much easier than this! Rates directly to your lodge or chalet are 16,200yen/adult, 12,100yen/children under 16 & 6,400yen for kids under 6.
2. Nagano Snow Shuttle– This is a pre booked bus service which operates from outside Terminal 2 directly up to Hakuba Happo Bus Station. It is super convenient and runs four times daily between 17th DEC 2022 and 20th MARCH 2017. It is important to note that due to its popularity it does fill up very quickly. Look here for Nagano Snow Shuttle fare & times.
3. Train – NEX- Narita Express – This is the most popular train into Tokyo station (where you`ll transfer onto a bullet train to Nagano). A ticket for this service should be purchased at the Narita Airport Station before traveling on the train. This will cost you around 1400- 3000yen one way or 4000yen adult return directly into Tokyo Station and Shinjuku Station.
4. Train – Keisei Sky Line– This is a newer & cheaper alternative to the Narita Express. It`s slightly cheaper than the NEX and although not as direct (more stops to drag your luggage around) the journey to Ueno Station is faster. Be warned however, the Skyliner will drop you at Keisei-Ueno Station. There is then a further 8min walk to the main Ueno Station where the bullet train will depart from. This walk makes this option less appealing for groups with lots of luggage or young children.

HANEDA AIRPORT -> HAKUBA

Haneda Airport to Hakuba

Haneda Airport is situated slightly closer to both Tokyo City & Hakuba. Because of this your travel times will be shortened slightly. Like Narita Airport it is well set up and offers a variety of travel options plus takkyubin (luggage delivery services) and vendors selling pre-paid sim cards. 

TIP – When booking flights to Tokyo, choose Haneda over Narita if the price justifies it.

Tip – If you are spending anytime in Tokyo before coming to Hakuba, send some of your luggage direct to Hakuba House using the takkyubin  (japan wide luggage delivery service) service you`ll see as you exit customs.

Tip – If your plan is to do some travelling in Japan beyond Hakuba, you should consider the JR (Japan Rail) Pass – note: this must be purchased before arriving in the country. Tit`s great value if you`re going to take more than 3 long distance trains during your stay

1. Direct Airport Shuttle – This service is by far the easiest option for those weary travelers who do not wish to think about more traveling, luggage and kids. We can arrange for a direct shuttle up to your Chalet or Hakuba House’s front door. They can accommodate for large and small groups or even single travelers. The driver will be holding a placard with your name on it at arrivals ready to assist you – it doesn’t get much easier than this! Rates directly to our front door are 15,200yen/adult, 11,400yen/children under 16 & 6,100yen for kids under 6.
2. Nagano Snow Shuttle – This is a pre booked bus service which operates from outside Terminal 2 directly up to Hakuba Happo Bus Station. It is super convenient and runs four times daily between 17th DEC 2022 and 20th MARCH 2023. It is important to note that due to its popularity it does fill up very quickly. Look here for Nagano Snow Shuttle fare & times.
3. Tokyo Monorail– This service is a short 30 to 40min trip into Tokyo Station and Ueno Station via an easy one stop change at Hamamatsucho station where you will need to change over onto to the Yamanote Line. It runs very frequently from terminal 2 and costs around 1000yen.
4. Keikyu Line– Another option is to travel on the Keikyu Line. This is better if you wish to get to Shinjuku Express Bus Terminal and Shinjuku Station, you will still need to transfer at Shinagawa and jump on the JR Yokosuka line to get there. This is also a very frequent service from terminal 2 and will cost around 900yen.

Limousine Bus– There are a number of buses that connect the airport with Tokyo and surrounding areas. This service is the most direct option if you wish to reach Shinjuku Area. It leaves every 15mins from Terminal 1, costs around 1200yen and will take roughly 30mins to reach Shinjuku Station where you there is a short walk to Shinjuku Express Bus Terminal.

TOKYO CENTRAL -> HAKUBA

BY TRAIN

Two options:

1. Take the “Shinkansen” (bullet train) to Nagano city from Tokyo or Ueno station. This takes an hour and a half to two hours and services leave roughly every twenty minutes (the earliest train leaves Tokyo station at 6:16am and the last at 10:08pm).When you arrive at Nagano station, transfer to the “Alpico” bus (East exit from bus stop 6) to Hakuba (18,00yen – 70 min). The buses run every hour from 8:20am to 8:30pm. If there are no more buses (after 8:30pm), we can arrange a jumbo taxi to pick you up in Nagano city for a fee of 20,000yen.Check out the Alpico Timetable.
2. Take the “Super Azusa” limited express from Shinjuku direct to Hakuba (7870yen – 4 hours). There is only 1 direct to Hakuba “Super Azusa” a day leaving Shinjuku at 7:30am. There are however “Azusas” leaving for Matsumoto every hour all day until 6:00pm. From Matsumoto take the “Oito” local train to Hakuba. We can pick you up at Hakuba station free of charge.*Note, depending on departure times for the “Oito” line, you may have to change trains in Shinano-Omachi. For fare and train times check out Hyperdia.

Tip – If you don’t have a rail pass there are discount ticket shops near many of the big stations. The shops often display Movie Theater tickets on their windows. If you can`t find one, ask around. You`ll save from 2000 to 3000yen one-way.

BY BUS

Bus from Shinjuku Station there is a direct bus to Hakuba. Once arriving in Shinjuku Station make your way through the station`s South Exist, towards the Shinjuku Express Way Bus Terminal where you can jump on the Highland Bus Service direct to Hakuba Happo Bus Station.  This is the cheapest way to go at 4850yen (adult fare) and takes around 4hour 40mins – Fare and bus Times.

Tip – If you are travelling at a busy time (weekend or holiday) have us reserve your bus tickets in advance. You can pick them up & pay at the terminal.