Getting to Madarao, Tokyo to Madarao, Where is Madarao
Tokyo to Madarao Kogen
Getting to Madarao Kogen from Tokyo & Osaka
How to get from Osaka & Tokyo to Madarao Kogen
Madarao Kogen Access Guide
Welcome to the Madarao Kogen Access Guide.
Getting from Tokyo to Madarao Kogen and other major Japanese cities is quite straightforward via bus, train, car or shuttle.
Getting to Madarao, Tokyo to Madarao, Where is Madarao?
Getting to Madarao Kogen is straightforward. After travelling from Tokyo to Iiyama (the city at the mountain base, pronounced ee-yama) foreign visitors usually stay in or around Madarao Mountain Resort which is about 15-30 minutes by taxi or bus from Iiyama Station.
Please note that there are no public shuttle buses around Madarao and Tangram. From the lower part of Madarao resort it takes about ten minutes to get to the slopes so please check when booking your accommodation. However, many of the Madarao hotels are happy to shuttle their guests for free.
Where is Madarao Kogen?
Madarao Kogen is located in the far north of Nagano Prefecture in central Honshu Island, Japan. The area is easily accessed from both international airports in Tokyo (Narita & Haneda) by shinkansen (bullet train), airport shuttle, taxi, rental car or bus.
How long to get to Madarao Kogen?
The total travel time from Tokyo to Madarao Kogen is usually between 3-4 hours via shinkansen bullet train/bus or around 6 hours via airport shuttle. There are also several options from the international airports in Nagoya and Osaka (Kansai). This usually takes between 6-7 hours.
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From Narita, Haneda & Tokyo to Madarao Kogen
First – catch the train from Narita Airport or Haneda Airport to Tokyo or Ueno Stations – see here for full step by step instructions.
Via Shinkansen and Connecting Bus
From Ueno or Tokyo Stations take the shinkansen bound for Tsuruga and get off at Iiyama Station. IMPORTANT NOTE: Not all trains stop at Iiyama Station so check the schedule carefully. You can also alight at Nagano Station and switch to the local train (40 minutes) on the Iiyama Line. If staying overnight in Nagano City you can book hotels here.
The journey usually takes between 1.5 – 2.5 hours (average is just under two hours). The shinkansen service runs frequently until 10.00pm each day. The non-reserved cars are to the rear heading to Tsuruga (usually car nos. 1-3). All cars are non smoking. There are between 2-3 trains per hour. You can reserve your tickets using the Japan Rail online reservation system.
Here’s how you change trains to the shinkansen in Tokyo (off Narita Express) and Ueno (off Keisei Express)
Book Tokyo to Madarao Shuttles
Getting to Madarao: Madarao Airport & Resorts Shuttle
Madarao Shuttle is your most convenient way to transfer Tokyo to Madarao. The service offers up to four shuttles daily to Madarao from Narita Airport, Haneda Airport and three other nearby ski resorts – Hakuba, Nozawa Onsen and Shiga Kogen.
Airport and resorts shuttles. Starting from only 3,500 yen. Book online!
Getting from Osaka, Kyoto & Nagoya to Madarao
1. From Shin-Osaka or Kyoto station, catch the Tokkaido Shinkansen to Nagoya (usual travel time is 40-55 minutes). Transfer at Nagoya Station to the Chuo Honsen line and catch the Shinano Limited Express bound for Nagano Station (normal transit is 3 hours) that travels through the scenic Kiso Valley. Keep your camera out as there is some beautiful scenery along the way. At Nagano transfer to the shinkansen or local line to Iiyama Station
2. Take the express train to Tsuruga Station and then change to the Hokuriku Shinkansen to Iiyama Station. This journey goes via the Japan Sea coast and is a more expensive option. 3. A direct overnight highway bus from to Nagano from Kyoto & Osaka is available from Alpico Bus Line.Osaka to Madarao, Tokyo to Madarao, Where is Madarao?
Tokyo to Madarao Kogen
Private transfer to Madarao Kogen
Tokyo to Madarao Kogen
Driving to Madarao Kogen
Driving to Madarao Kogen is a straightforward exercise.
Car rentals are easily available in Iiyama, Nagano, Tokyo, or one of the airports. This can be quite cost and time effective if you have a group and/or wish to visit other nearby resorts such as Myoko, Hakuba, Nozawa Onsen, Togakushi, Togari Onsen and/or Shiga Kogen. Travel times / distances are as below.
Follow the diagrammatic as below.
Madarao Kogen Rental Car
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Getting to Madarao Kogen: Coming via Iiyama Station
This is the most popular way of getting to Madarao from Tokyo. The journey itself will usually take less than two hours (Tokyo – Iiyama) and 3-4 hours total depending on transfer times in Tokyo and Iiyama/Nagano. You can also book a shinkansen/shuttle combo here. To check train timetable, please click the links below. Tokyo to Iiyama train timetable // Iiyama to Tokyo train timetable Once at Iiyama visitors can take a bus or taxi from the front of the station (see below).Bus from Iiyama Station to Madarao
Click here to check the latest Iiyama Station to Madarao Kogen public bus timetable or click here to book the Madarao Shuttle BusTaxi from Iiyama Station to Madarao
Madarao Kogen is about 10km from Iiyama Station. A taxi from Iiyama Station to Madarao Kogen takes approximately 20 minutes and will cost around 2,800-3,300 yen. Depending on the location of your accommodation some will be further (especially those in Tangram) and therefore costs might vary. You can check a Madarao map here. Iiyama to Madarao note – some Madarao hotels do collect guests from the station but it’s best to pre-book.Iiyama Station Map
Getting to Madarao Kogen: Coming via Nagano Station
It’s important to note that some services terminate in Nagano (Nagano Shinkansen) and other services may not stop at Iiyama. If stopping in Nagano exit via the shinkansen transfer gate (see below) and change trains to the local JR Iiyama line. From Nagano Station to Iiyama Station it is about 45 minutes. This journey is covered by by your JR Pass (if you have one). At Iiyama transfer to bus or taxi. Alternatively (in winter) there is a highway bus from Nagano station two times a day to Madarao which takes about 70 minutes.
Madarao to Nozawa Onsen | Madarao to Myoko Kogen
Madarao to Nozawa Onsen
There is a Nozawa Onsen – Madarao Kogen shuttle operating each winter. Reservations are not needed and you can pay on the bus. Full details, cost and timetables are available from your Madarao accommodation.Madarao to Myoko Akakura Onsen
There are two daily return shuttles Madarao to Myoko Akakura Onsen. The Akakura (Myoko) – Madarao Ski Shuttle bus operates December-March. Full details, cost and timetables are available from your Madarao accommodation.
Go here for information about couriering your luggage and ski gear to and from Madarao Kogen.
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