Hakuba Shuttle Bus | Tokyo Shuttle
Shuttle services to Hakuba
Hakuba Shuttle Bus | Resort Shuttle
The Hakuba Shuttle Bus service has finished for 23/24!
Bookings will re-commence in May/June. Private charter services for large groups are still available until the end of the season.
The Hakuba Shuttle Bus is one of the most convenient ways to get to the Hakuba Valley from Narita Airport and Haneda Airport in Tokyo. Many flights arrive late and normally you would spend the night in Tokyo. But if you get the ski shuttle bus to take you to Hakuba, then you can be on the slopes in the morning! You can also book intra-resort shuttles to or from the nearby main Nagano ski resorts as well as to/from Nagano Station to meet the shinkansen.
Need a Hakuba private transfer?
For medium-large groups we can help organise a direct private transfer at reasonable cost from the airport to Hakuba (and/or return). This chartered direct service from the Tokyo airports or your Tokyo hotel to your most hotels in the area would be between 95,000-165,000 each way depending on numbers & bus type. Check here for more details. Taxi/charter journeys will usually take 4-5 hours depending on traffic and weather conditions. Comfort stops are included. Private transfers from Tokyo City or other Nagano resorts are also available.
Hakuba Shuttle Route map
Hakuba Shuttle Bookings
We can assist in booking a daily shuttle bus to get you from Narita Airport/Haneda Airport to Hakuba, and from the Hakuba Valley to Tokyo, Narita and Haneda. We also offer an inter-resort shuttle to and from a number of other nearby ski resorts in Nagano, as well as Myoko Kogen and Nagano Station. Click on the tabs below for individual scheduling/prices.
Hakuba Shuttle: 23/24 schedules and Prices
Hakuba Shuttle Bus: Narita Airport
Narita Airport to Hakuba
Hakuba to Narita Airport
Flight Connections:
Arrival: Please allow a minimum of 75 minutes if arriving at Terminal 2 or 100 minutes if arriving at Terminals 1 or 3.
Departure: Please allow 120 minutes (international flights) or 90 minutes (domestic flights) between bus arrival and flight departure.
Flight Delays:
Buses can only wait 10-15 minutes for delayed flights. If no flight details are given at time of booking, buses will depart on time. Passengers who miss their bus connection due to flight delays have two options:
- Travel free of charge on the next available shuttle. You will not be guaranteed a seat until check in closes as full fare paying passengers have priority over standby passengers.
- Purchase a new ticket (guaranteeing a seat and no refund on your missed bus).
Hakuba Shuttle Bus: Haneda Airport
Haneda Airport to Hakuba
Hakuba to Haneda Airport
Flight Connections:
Arrival: Please allow a minimum of 75 minutes if arriving at the international terminal (T3) or 90 minutes if arriving at Terminals 1 or 2.
Departure: Please allow 120 minutes (international flights) or 90 minutes (domestic flights) between bus arrival and flight departure.
Flight Delays:
Buses can only wait 10-15 minutes for delayed flights. If no flight details are given at time of booking, buses will depart on time. Passengers who miss their bus connection due to flight delays have two options:
- Travel free of charge on the next available shuttle. You will not be guaranteed a seat until check in closes as full fare paying passengers have priority over standby passengers.
- Purchase a new ticket (guaranteeing a seat and no refund on your missed bus).
Hakuba Shuttle Bus: Shinjuku Station
Hakuba to Shinjuku
Note: Transfer from Shinjuku Station is not available to Hakuba and other ski resorts. Private transfers from Tokyo can be arranged.
Hakuba Shuttle Bus: Nagano Station
Nagano Station to Hakuba
Hakuba to Nagano Station
Train Connections:
Please allow a minimum of 45 minutes before arrival/departure.
Shuttle Bus: Myoko Kogen
Hakuba to Myoko Kogen
Myoko Kogen to Hakuba
Please note there are no services to/from Arai Resort. You will need to arrange a local onwards transfer.
Shuttle Bus: Shiga Kogen
Hakuba to Shiga Kogen
Shiga Kogen to Hakuba
Notes re departure from Shiga Kogen:
Pick up and drop off is available for your hotel.
Passengers staying in Shibu Onsen/Yudanaka (Snow Monkeys) area can catch this route.
Shuttle Bus: Nozawa Onsen
Hakuba to Nozawa Onsen
Nozawa Onsen to Hakuba
Shuttle Bus: Madarao Kogen
Hakuba to Madarao Kogen
Madarao Kogen to Hakuba
The Hakuba Shuttle Bus service has finished for 23/24!
Bookings will re-commence in May/June. Private charter services for large groups are still available until the end of the season.
Click here to make an instant public shuttle booking/payment (best for small bookings).
Hakuba Shuttle Bus: Booking Request Form
How to book the Hakuba Resort Shuttle? Very simple! Fill out the following form with requested details and we’ll send the confirmation back with payment details. Payment can be made via A$/ ¥/HK$/RM bank transfer or via credit card (+3.7% surcharge). Or click here to make an instant booking/payment (best for small bookings).
Note: If you require return shuttles please fill in both dates on the form. For shuttles to another destination please complete the form a second time.
Remember bookings must be made 7 days prior to travel and confirmation cannot be guaranteed if less than this. For late/urgent availability please contact us.
If the form below does not work please complete the alternative form here.
Information about your Hakuba Shuttle
Confirmation:
You should receive confirmation of your booking’s availability within 1-2 business days. In the event that you do not receive an email from us, please check your spam folder or notify us via email.
Important Notes:
These services are not run or operated by Destination Hakuba/Explore the Heart of Japan. Your service is arranged via a private provider. For your peace of mind please note the following:
- Fully licensed under Japanese travel and transport laws;
- Two drivers rotating in 2 hour shifts;
- Professional meet and greet at airport;
- Child ticket: Age 4-12 (free for children aged 0-4 who will not require their own seats);
- After customs clearance at airport, please proceed to the meeting point (check in closes 15 minutes prior to departure);
- This transfer does not include drop offs at hotels, except for late arrival services into ski resorts where all guests are dropped off directly at their accommodation.
Booking terms and conditions
- Bookings are subject to the carriers terms and conditions;
- Luggage allowance of 2 items per passenger (large size, ie: suitcases and snowboard bags) and 1 small carry-on. Passengers with luggage in excess of the above amount will be charged directly for any extra luggage and it will only be carried on an available space basis;
- The airport shuttle stops twice for breaks along the way and also to split passenger groups traveling to different resort. Passengers may be required to change buses when the bus arrives at Nagano City;
- This service is a non-smoking / alcohol free service. Intoxicated passengers will be denied boarding;
- Requests for changes or cancellations should be sent via our contact page or email with at least 72 hours notice. Changes to reservation made less than 7 days but more than 3 days incur a change fee of 2,500yen per person;
- Changes cannot be made to reservations after 4PM JST three days before date of travel. In such cases a new reservation must be made, and cancellation fees will not be waived;
- In the event that your journey is delayed additional charges may apply. This is solely at the discretion of the carrier;
- In the case where guests are delayed/miss the bus for reasons other than delayed transport (e.g. late plane arrival), 100% cancellation fee applies;
- Cancellation fees are as per our booking confirmation. “Cancellation” includes changes that reduce the overall value of the booking.
Check Ins
- All passengers must check in and be ready to board the bus at least 10 minutes before departure from ski resorts and 15 minutes before departure from airports and rail stations;
- Passengers who check in later than the times listed above may be denied boarding.
