How to Get from Tokyo to Hakuba

#aprilblooms How to Get from Tokyo to Hakuba A. Shinkansen + Bus (Most Popular Route) Step 1: Take the Hokuriku Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Nagano Station (approx. 1.5 hours). Step 2: Transfer to an Alpico Highway Bus from Nagano to Hakuba Happo Bus Terminal (approx. 1–1.5 hours). Total time: 3–3.5 hours Total cost: Around ¥11,000 (Shinkansen covered by JR Pass; bus not included) Pros: Fast, comfortable, scenic Cons: Transfer required in Nagano#hakuba