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Traffic Guide of Tokyo ⇔ Hakuba

Why is Hakuba so popular with foreign travelers?

1. Easy access to get around. Free shuttle buses run throughout the area, making it easy to travel between all the main destinations.
2. Many ski resorts offer ski/snowboard lessons in different languages.
3. Hakuba is famous for its high quality snow. Every year many foreigners visit Hakuba for its powder snow.

Hakuba Tips!

After a day on the slopes, experience Hakuba's vibrant nightlife in "Echoland"! This lively street is the heart of Hakuba, offering a variety of restaurants and bars perfect for tourists. It’s the ideal spot to explore and enjoy a fun evening in the area.

1. Shinjuku / Tokyo ⇔ Hakuba

There are several different ways to go to Hakuba from Tokyo.

Highway bus (Recommended)

The easiest and cheapest way to travel without any transferring and carrying luggage!

From Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal

Total time : Approx. 5h 13 min
Fare (One way) :
Adults/ From 6,400JPY to 7,800JPY
Children/ From 3,200JPY to 3,900JPY

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Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal

Trains + Bus: From Tokyo Station

  • Tokyo Station

    Shinkansen

  • Nagano Station

    Local bus

  • Hakuba

2. Haneda Airport Terminal ⇔ Hakuba

There are several different ways to go to Hakuba from Haneda Airport Terminal.

Limousine bus + Highway bus

  • Haneda Airport

    Limousine bus

  • Shinjuku

    Highway bus

  • Hakuba

If you are going to Hakuba from either Haneda or Narita Airport, get a discount by using Haneda/Narita Airport transfer tickets.
Regular price: between ¥7,200 and ¥7,500
⇒ After discount: between ¥5,900 and ¥6,400 (between ¥1,100 and ¥1,300 off)

Total time : 6h
Haneda Airport - Shinjuku : Approx. 45min
Shinjuku - Hakuba : 5h 13min

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Nagano Snow Shuttle

From : Haneda Airport
Total time : Approx. 5h
Fare (One way) : From 12,375JPY
4 buses per day

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3. Narita Airport Terminal ⇔ Hakuba

There are several different ways to go to Hakuba from Narita Airport Terminal.

Limousine bus + Highway bus

  • Narita Airport

    Limousine bus

  • Shinjuku

    Highway bus

  • Hakuba

If you are going to Hakuba from either Haneda or Narita Airport, get a discount by using Haneda/Narita Airport transfer tickets.
Regular price: between ¥9,400 and ¥9,700
⇒ After discount: between ¥7,800 and ¥8,300 (between ¥1,400 and ¥1,600 off)

Total time : 7h 13min
Narita Airport - Shinjuku : Approx. 2h
Shinjuku - Hakuba : 5h 13min

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Nagano Snow Shuttle

From : Narita Airport
Total time : Approx. 6h
Fare (One way) : From 13,640JPY
6 buses per day

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