Booking a private bus/taxi service directly to Nozawa Onsen from Narita airport is the simplest option. Guests will be met in the Taxi zone of Terminal 1 by the driver. This is a Door-to-Door service. Travel time is approximately six hours. This service is only available from Narita Airport, not Tokyo or surrounding areas.

We can make the necessary bookings once flight details and bookings are finalised.

Cost: ¥12,000 per person (adult)

Narita Express, Shinkansen & bus
Catching the Shinkansen (high speed train) is probably the fastest way of travelling between Tokyo and Nagano. After transferring to Tokyo station from Narita airport (approximately one hour), a high speed train called a Shinkansen will take you all the way to Nagano. This part of the journey takes approximately two hours. A connecting bus from Nagano to Nozawa Onsen village takes you the remainder of the way.  

(Please check bus availability with us via email if you would prefer to take this route. The bus only connects with certain Shinkansen and Option 4 may be a faster option).

JOURNEY DETAILS:
Narita Airport to Tokyo Station
The Narita Express will take you into Tokyo station before you change trains to the Shinkansen. Tickets, through to Nagano, can be purchased at this time.

The ticket office is inside the arrivals terminal, near the entrance to the train station.

The trip from Narita to Tokyo uses reserved seating so please find your appropriate carriage before boarding the train to save on confusion. This trip takes about an hour.

Cost (Narita to Nagano) : ¥11,310

(JR Rail pass holders need not purchase the Shinkansen section of the ticket. )

Shinkansen Tokyo to Nagano
Once in Tokyo Station, make your way to the Shinkansen platforms. Trains depart approximately every hour. 

Nagano-Nozawa Village Bus Service

Cost (Nagano to Nozawa) : ¥1,400

(Payment to bus driver on arrival)

Shinkansen & Bus from Tokyo
Catching the Shinkansen (high speed train) is probably the fastest way of travelling between Tokyo and Nagano. The journey takes approximately two hours and a connecting bus from Nagano to Nozawa Onsen village another 1-1.5 hours.  

(Please check bus availability with us via email if you would prefer to take this route. The bus only connects with certain Shinkansen and Option 4 may be a faster option).

JOURNEY DETAILS:
Shinkansen Tokyo to Nagano
Shinkansen Tickets can be purchased at Tokyo Station on the day of departure and trains leave approximately every hour. Japan rail passes can be used to secure the Shinkansen ticket.

Cost (Tokyo to Nagano) : ¥7,460

(For JR Rail pass holders the cost to Nagano is nil)

Nagano-Nozawa Bus Service
A connecting local bus service departs from directly outside Nagano Station and ends at Nozawa Onsen. Directions to the bus zone are clearly labelled inside Nagano station. This service stops at two points in Nozawa. The first stop is an easy five minute walk to Kiriya. Please see village map for directions.  The second and final stop of the route is slightly further away, but is more suitable if you prefer to be collected by one of our vehicles. Pickup can be organised from this point if we know your arrival time in advance.

Cost (Nagano to Nozawa) : ¥1,400

(Payment to bus driver on arrival)

Shinkansen, Local Train & Bus
Catching the Shinkansen (high speed train) is probably the fastest way of travelling between Tokyo and Nagano. This section of the journey takes approximately two hours. The trip between Nagano and Nozawa is made via the “local” train that stops at TogariNozawaOnsen station. This is a good option if the bus from Option One and Two doesn’t connect to your Shinkansen. A short shuttle bus trip to the Village centre takes you the rest of the way.

JOURNEY DETAILS:
Shinkansen Tokyo to Nagano
Shinkansen Tickets can be purchased at Tokyo Station on the day of departure and trains leave approximately every hour.  Japan rail passes can be used to secure the Shinkansen ticket.

Cost (Tokyo to Nagano) : ¥7,460

(For JR Rail pass holders the cost to Nagano is nil)

Nagano - TogariNozawaOnsen Train Station
A “local” train can be caught from Nagano station to TogariNozawaOnsen Station, and a connecting bus or taxi can then be caught directly to Nozawa Village proper.

The local line platform is inside the same complex as the Shinkansen platform, but you will need to purchase new tickets for this leg of the journey at Nagano station.

The journey on the local line takes about one hour.

Cost (Nagano to TogariNozawaOnsen) : ¥740

TogariNozawaOnsen Train Station – Nozawa Onsen Village
A connecting bus can be caught from TogariNozawaOnsen Station through to Nozawa Onsen Village.

Travel time is approximately 20 minutes and departs from in front of the station.

This service stops at two points in Nozawa. The first stop is an easy five minute walk to Kiriya. The second and final stop of the route is slightly further away, but is more suitable if you prefer to be collected by one of our vehicles. Pickup can be organised from this point if we know your arrival time in advance.

The last bus departs at 7pm and a taxi is the best option after this point.

Cost (TogariNozawaOnsen to Vilage) : ¥300

(Payment to bus driver on arrival)