GETTING TO HAKUBA
Hakuba can be easily reached by a number of transport methods. Enjoy the scenery of the alpine hills and valleys on your valley, no matter which direction you approach from. The most common is a shuttle bus from the Tokyo airports, or for those traveling from Tokyo or Kyoto cities, a ride on the train to nearby Nagano city, followed by a one hour bus or pre-booked taxi ride.
SKY PARK HAPPO
4786 Wadanonomori Hakuba-mura Kitaazumi-gun, Nagano Japan 399-9301
Flights to Japan
The most popular and convenient airport to fly into is Narita Airport in Tokyo, other airports include Kansai International (in Osaka) and Chubu International (in Nagoya).
Flights into Tokyo Narita
Direct Australia to Japan
from Sydney with Qantas, ANA or Japan Airlines
from Brisbane with Qantas
from Gold Coast with Jetstar
from Melbourne with Jetstar, JAL
from Cairns with Jetstar
From Australia with Asia stopover/transit then to Japan
Korean Air via Seoul, Cathay Pacific via Hong Kong, Malaysian Airlines via Kuala Lumpur, Thai Airlines via Bangkok, Garuda via Bali, Vietnam Airlines via Hanoi, Virgin Australia via Singapore,, Air China via Shanghai, Southern China via Guangzhou and Asiana via Seoul.
From Hong Kong
Cathay Pacific, Delta, United, Hong Kong Airlines, Japan Airlines or ANA.
From UK
British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Japan Airlines or ANA.
From Singapore
Singapore Airlines, Delta, United, Japan Airlines or ANA.
BY Airport Bus
The Nagano Snow Shuttle is a direct service running from the airport directly through to the ski resort offering transportation in both directions. There are two scheduled toilet/snack breaks on the trip. We can arrange the seats for you when you book your accommodation.
By Road
From Tokyo
There are two options from Tokyo to get to Hakuba by car
Take the Chuo Expressway to the Okaya J.C.T and head towards Nagano on the Nagano Expressway. Exit at the Toyoshina Interchange and follow Rte 147 &148 through Omachi and onto Hakuba. 4hrs.
Take the Kanetsu Expressway to the Fujioka J.C.T and head towards Nagano on the Joshinetsu Expressway. Exit at the Nagano Interchange and follow the Hakuba Nagano Olympic Road to Hakuba. 4hrs.
From Nagoya
Take the Chuo Expressway to the Okaya J.C.T and head towards Nagano on the Nagano Expressway. Exit at the Toyoshina Interchange and follow Rte 147 &148 through Omachi and onto Hakuba. 3.30hrs.
From Osaka or Kyoto
Take the Meishin Expressway to the Komki J.C.T, head up the Chuo Expressway to the Okaya J.C.T and head towards Nagano on the Nagano Expressway. Exit at the Toyoshina Interchange and follow Rte 147 & 148 through Omachi and onto Hakuba. 5.30hrs.
* Remember to bring chains and make sure your radiator has anti-freeze.
By Rail
From Narita Airport
Passengers transferring from Narita Airport board the Narita Express to Tokyo or Shinjuku Station. Frequent departures from airport rail terminal. Traveling time to Tokyo - 1hr.
From Tokyo
Departing from Tokyo Station to Nagano passengers board the Nagano Bullet Train (Asama Shinkansen). Traveling time 1.30hrs. The bullet trains run regularly throughout the day.
From Nagano Station
Upon arrival at Nagano Station, take the escalator up. Guests traveling by public bus to Hakuba should turn left on exiting the main Shinkansen ticket gate and use the Nagano Station East(Higashi) Exit. Turn left again at the East Exit and take the escalator or lifts down to the bus stop for Hakuba. For guests who have taxis arranged, the driver will be waiting with a name board at the Shinkansen exit gates to take directly to Hakuba and Sky Park Happo.
From Shinjuku
Catch the Chuo limited express (Super Azusa) departs from Shinjuku Station and travels directly to Hakuba. Traveling time 3.50hrs.
From Nagoya
Catch the Chuo limited express (Shinano) departs from Nagoya Station and travels to Hakuba via Matsumoto. Traveling time 3.30hrs.
From Osaka or Kyoto
Departing Osaka or Kyoto catch the Sanyo Shinkansen to Nagoya and transfer to the Chuo limited express (Shinano) departs from Nagoya Station and travels directly to Hakuba. Traveling time 4.30hrs Train to Hakuba from Tokyo.