Osaka / Nagoya Access

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Japan is a land with an intricate (though, not necessarily confusing) system of transportation, and there are many options of how to get around.  The routes outlined below should get you here relatively easily and stress free, but please feel free to send me a message if you would like help with a detailed travel itinerary to and from Hakuba.


From Nagoya to Hakuba:

  •   Shinano Limited Express Train:

 

The Shinano Limited Express takes about 2 hours and 10 minutes to reach Matsumoto City. From there it is a quick and easy transfer to the Oito Line  for a further 1 hour and 37 minute journey to Hakuba Station (of course, we'll come around with our van to pick you and your gear up).

Time: approximately 3 hours 46 minutes
Cost: 6,920 yen.
Info:  Jorudan (Train times)

http://www.jorudan.co.jp/english/

 

 

  • By Car:
Take the Chuo Expressway as far as Okaya Junction where you need to merge onto the Nagano Expressway towards Matsumoto and Nagano City.  About 35 km further along the Nagano Expressway, you'll exit at the Azumino Interchange (Toyashina Interchange) , at which point you'll see signs leading you the rest of the way into Hakuba Village.  Traveling time, approximately 4 1/2 hours.

 

From Osaka to Hakuba:
  • Tokaido Shinkansen to Nagoya, transfer to Shinano Limited Express Train (as above):

 

First, from Shin-Osaka station, take the Tokaido Shinkansen to Nagoya (about 49 minutes)  From Nagoya station, transfer to the Shinano Limited Express, which takes about 2 hours and 10 minutes to reach Matsumoto City. From there it is a quick and easy transfer to the Oito Line  for a further 1 hour and 37 minute journey to Hakuba Station (of course, we'll come around with our van to pick you and your gear up).

Time: approximately 4 hours 30 minutes
Cost: 11,560 yen.
Info:  Jorudan (Train times)

http://www.jorudan.co.jp/english/

  • By Car

A combination of the Meishin Expressway to the Tomei Expressway through Nagoya, then head on to the Chuo expressway as outlined above.  Traveling time, approximately 6 hours


Best case scenario, either route will take you 4 1/2 to 5 hours depending on your exact departure point.  Of course, traffic/weather conditions can play a part as well.

 

 

 

If you'd like more detailed information on transportation times and costs, feel free to send us a mail with your approximate itinerary and we'll do our best to help you out!

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