After arriving at Nagano Station, here is the directions to the express bus stop for Shiga Kogen. While you can pay the bus fare inside the bus when you get off, we strongly recommend purchasing your ticket in advance at the counter to avoid congestion and delays.
Believe it or not, but no joke, the bus can get very crowded in winter high-season. Please arriving at the bus stop as early as possible, and considerate and share seats in the bus.