Chuo Taxi
The Chuo Taxi is an easy way to get to Hakuba without having to navigate
through different trains and buses. The Taxi provides a set price per person
regardless of whether you are travelling alone or in a group. The service
provides transport from Narita Airport or Nagoya Airport direct to Sidehill.
You must book a minimum of 5 days in advance and the taxi will be waiting
for you at the airport. The taxi takes approximately 6 hours from Narita
or Nagoya Airports however this time can vary depending on other travellers
arrival times
For more information on the Chuo Taxi click here
By Train (Shinkansen - Asama Bullet Train)
From Narita Airport - Tokyo Station
From Narita Airport board the Narita Express to Tokyo Station. The train
departs regularly from the airport rail terminal and the journey to Tokyo
takes approximately 1 hour.
From Tokyo Station - Nagano
From Tokyo Station board the Asama Shinkansen (Nagano Bullet Train). Tickets can be purchased from the JR ticket counter and the journey takes approximately 1.5 hours. Trains run frequently throughout the day. To view the timetable click here to go to the JR website and select the central Honshu area,, then the
Tokyo - Nagano north timetable for trains to Nagano.
From Nagano Station - Hakuba (Happo Bus Terminal)
Buses from Nagano to Hakuba run every hour, with the last bus departing
Hakuba at 8:20pm. (Friday night 9.20pm). Buses depart from the East (Higashi)
exit of Nagano Station from bus stop 6 and take approximately 1 hour to
get to Happo Bus Terminal. For bus times click here
From Happo Bus Terminal - Sidehill
Please call Sidehill ahead of your arrival at Happo Bus Terminal and we
will arrange to pick you up and transfer you to our Lodge. If is best to
call from Nagano Station to advise your arrival time (0261-75-5557 Local
Japan Number). Alternatively you can email us one day prior to your arrival
if you know what time you will be arriving at Happo Bus Terminal.
By Train (JR Super Azusa)
The JR Super Azusa is cheaper than the bullet train but takes longer (approximately
4.5 hours) than travelling by bullet train. The JR Super Azusa departs
from Shinjuku, Hachioji, or other stations along the route. There is one
train that goes direct from Shinjuku to Hakuba (7:30 departure), or you
will have to change in Matsumoto to the Oito line bound for Shinano-Omachi
and Hakuba (some of these connections have a long wait in Shin-Omachi).
The Super Azusa departs every hour from Shinjuku to Matsumoto from the
JR station in Shinjuku. The train travels to Hakuba Train Station. Please
call Sidehill ahead of you arrival and we will arrange to meet you and
transfer you to our Lodge (0261-75-5557 Local Japan Number).
To help plan your journey you can visit the following site http://www.jorudan.co.jp/english/norikae/e-norikeyin.html
By Bus (Tokyo to Hakuba)
The cheapest way to get to Hakuba from Tokyo is by Bus which costs approximately
4700 yen one way. Without traffic delays the trip takes approximately 4.5
hours with two rest stops. During holidays and on weekends however you
should be prepared for delays to to increased traffic. The bus departs
from Shinjuku station on the west side. To find, follow the signs, or exit
on the street level and cross the street and turn left, go one block and
turn right. The terminal is across from Yodabashi Camera. More information
can be found on the following website. http://www.alpico.co.jp/access/express/hakuba_shinjuku/index_e.html
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