Osaka to Hakuba
Choose from one of three ways to get to Hakuba from Osaka. We recommend the bullet train + express train as the most comfortable and quickest.
Osaka to Hakuba Bullet Train + Express Train
Board the train at Osaka International Airport to Shin-Osaka station to hop on the bullet train going towards Nagoya. Once you get to Nagoya Station, switch to the Shinano express train to Matsumoto Station; once you reach Matsumoto, you can continue via local train to Hakuba. Estimated time and cost: 6 hours, cost ¥14,970.
- You can reserve your tickets using the Japan Rail online reservation system or Rakuten Travel.
Osaka to Hakuba Bus
There is an Osaka to Hakuba overnight bus from Osaka Station to Happo Bus Terminal. It leaves at 22:49 and arrives at approximately 6:55 in the morning. Estimated time and cost: 8.5 hours, cost ¥9,300.
| Company | Journey from | Departure | Arrival | Stop | Adult | Child |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JamJam | Osaka | 20:45 | 6:20 | Happo Lawson Store | ¥8,000 ~ | ¥8,000 ~ |
| Alpico | Osaka | 22:40 | 6:55 | Happo Bus Terminal | ¥9,300 | ¥4,650 |
Car Rental from Osaka to Hakuba
Rent a car in Osaka and drive to Hakuba. Estimated time and cost: 5 h 20 min; rate depends on car size, but a Toyota Noah will run you around ¥20,500 per day from Toyota Rent a Car. Tolls are approximately ¥8,280 if you use the toll road.
Please remember that if you are coming to Hakuba in the wintertime, you will need to reserve 4WD winter tires as a special option with availability, depending on the pick-up location.
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