Osaka/Nagoya to Hakuba - Suggested Travel Options

Though it may seem overwhelming, travel to Hakuba is not complicated. If you have luggage and children and are coming directly to Hakuba from the airport, the Chuo Taxi is probably the easiest way to travel. For many a trip to Japan isn't complete without relaxing on the Shinkansen (Bullet Train) and watching the landscape fly by...the trains are fast, but remember you'll be lugging your bags around so if you have 4 kids, 15 bags and a confused spouse things can get stressful. Public Transport in Japan is very efficient and always on-time. The links below all provide exact details in English including times, platform numbers and fares.

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Osaka/Nagoya to Hakuba by Train

There are a number of trains bound for Matsumoto and Nagano cities. Transfer at Matsumoto for trains bound for Hakuba (the Oito line or Super Azusa Express). For precise times and info, please check out

http://www.jorudan.co.jp/english/norikae/e-norikeyin.html

Osaka/Nagoya to Hakuba by Bus

Highway Bus to Matsumoto then Train to Hakuba

1 A. From Osaka: Alpico Bus Info
1 B. From Nagoya: Alpico Bus Info (Meitetsu Bus Center is at Nagoya Station)

2. Transfer in Matsumoto to the Oito line bound for Shinano-Omachi and Hakuba (some of these connections have a long wait in Shin-Omachi).

Osaka/Nagoya to Hakuba by Car

Take the Chuo expressway to the Okaya Junction and transfer to the Nagano expressway. Follow this to Toyoshina and exit the expressway. Follow the signs to Hakuba which will take you through Omachi and on to #148.

Finding Evergreen in Hakuba

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