Hakuba is located in Nagano prefecture, in the Chubu region of Japan's main island, Honshu.
Whether it's by air, car or bus, there are many options for visitors travelling to Hakuba.

For those who wish to access the following:

• Goryu Gondola
• Escal Plaza
• Goryu Night Ski
• Toomi Snow School 遠見中文滑雪學校 (Chinese language snow sports school)
• GORYU RENTALS

For those who wish to access the following:

• Iimori Base Center
• Hakuba Snow Sports School
• PRESTO EG RENTALS
• STEP UP LAND

During the season, we operate a free shuttle bus service for all ski resort guests.
Multiple routes connect the ski resort with various spots around the Hakuba Valley and the Omachi Onsen area.
In addition, the Triangle Bus links three ski areas: Able Hakuba Goryu, Iimori, and Hakuba47.

2025–26 Operating Period: December 13, 2025 – March 31, 2026

Free Shuttle Bus Timetable

See bus routes on Google Maps

* Please note that the bus timetable and google map routes for season 2025-26 will be updated in November 2025.

Buses operated by Hakuba Valley also stop at Able Hakuba Goryu.

If you have a Hakuba Valley Pass (lift ticket), bus rides are free.
Without a Valley pass, the fare is ¥800 for adults and ¥400 for children per ride.

Hakuba Valley Shuttle Bus

[From Tokyo]

① Hokuriku Shinkansen (Tokyo → Nagano Station) approx. 1 hr 40 min + Local Bus (Nagano Station → Hakuba Goryu) approx. 1 hr

② JR Limited Express "Azusa" (Shinjuku → Hakuba Station) approx. 4 hrs (Direct service available once per day)

[From Nagoya]

JR Limited Express "Shinano" (Nagoya → Nagano Station) approx. 3 hrs 30 min

[From Osaka]

JR Tokaido Main Line Limited Express "Thunderbird" (Osaka → Tsuruga) approx. 1 hr 30 min + JR Hokuriku Shinkansen (Tsuruga → Nagano) approx. 2 hrs 20 min + Local Bus (Nagano Station → Hakuba Goryu) approx. 1 hr

[From Tokyo]

Shinjuku → Hakuba (Hakuba Goryu Bus Stop) approx. 5 hrs

[From Osaka]

Osaka / Kyoto → Hakuba approx. 6 hrs

• Overnight parking at Goryu and Iimori is not allowed. Car-camping is also not allowed.
• However, guests who are using the "Stay and Day Use Room" and the "Night Time Resting Hall" at Escal Plaza can park overnight at the designated area in Carpark No. 3.

[From Tokyo]

Approx. 4 hrs (via Nagano Expressway / Azumino I.C. or Joshin-Etsu Expressway / Nagano I.C.)

[From Toyama]

Approx. 2 hrs (via Hokuriku Expressway / Itoigawa I.C.)

[From Shizuoka]

Approx. 3 hrs 30 min (via Chubu-Odan Expressway & Nagano Expressway / Azumino I.C.)

[From Osaka]

Approx. 5 hrs 30 min (via Nagano Expressway / Azumino I.C.)

* I.C. means expressway interchange