There are several transportation options for getting to Shiga Kogen. Let’s take a look at the available access methods:
- Take an express bus directly from Nagano Station to Shiga Kogen
- Travel by train to Yudanaka Station, then take a local bus to Shiga Kogen
- Drive by rental car
The easiest option is to take the direct express bus from Nagano Station to Shiga Kogen once you arrive at Nagano Station by Shinkansen. This page provides information on how to get to Nagano Station, as well as how to travel from Nagano Station to Shiga Kogen, using public transportation.
【Shinkansen/Bullet Train】 Tokyo Station ⇔ Nagano Station ⇔ Tsuruga
You can easily access to Nagano Station via Hokuriku Shinkansen from Tokyo or Tsuruga. As the gateway to Shiga Kogen, Nagano Station offers useful tourist information and various shops. Gather any necessary information or items before visiting Shiga Kogen!
From Tokyo / Tsuruga
To Tokyo / Tsuruga
▶ Read more about Hokuriku Shinkansen
【Express Bus】 Nagano Station ⇔ Shiga Kogen
The express bus is the most convenient and fastest way to get from Nagano Station to Shiga Kogen.
Head to Bus Stop No. 23 on the east exit of Nagano Station and board the express bus bound for Shiga Kogen. In approximately 70 minutes, you’ll reach at the heart of Shiga Kogen, which is “Yamanoeki Bus Stop”. From there, you can easily transfer by shuttle buses to various areas in Shiga Kogen.
⚠️ IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW ⚠️
- The ticket for the express bus FROM NAGANO STA. TO SHIGA KOGEN can be purchased at the JR Nagano Ticket Counter (next to the Shinkansen gate).
- The ticket for the express bus FROM SHIGA KOGEN TO NAGANO STA. can be purchased at the Shiga Kogen Yamanoeki ticketing machine.
- Alternatively, payment inside the bus (when getting off) is also available. However, please prepare 1,000 JPY and 5,000 JPY notes and coins. The following notes and coins are not accepted: 10,000 JPY notes, and 1 and 5 yen coins. Credit cards (VISA, AMEX, JCB, Diners Club and Discover), contacless payment (Paypay, ALIPAY) is also available.
- SEATS ARE NOT GUARANTEED WITH THE TICKET. IT IS ADVISABLE TO ARRIVE AT THE BUS STOP EARLY, REGARDLESS OF WHETHERE YOU ARE HEADING TO SHIGA KOGEN OR NAGANO STATION.
- The luggage space is available on the express bus.
▼ To Shiga Kogen ▼
▼ To Nagano Station ▼
▼ How to access the ticket counter/machine and the bus stop ▼
【Shuttle Bus/Route Bus】 Yudanaka Station ⇔ Snow Monkey Park Bus stop ⇔ Shiga Kogen
▼ To Shiga Kogen (click to enlarge) ▼
▼ To Nagano Station (click to enlarge) ▼
The shuttle buses highlighted in the blue frame on the schedule are available for free use. (from 8:30am – 5:30pm daily, until 6 May 2025)
🎫 How To Purchase or Pay The Ticket 🎫
We recommend purchasing your ticket in advance to ensure smooth boarding and alighting. Please note that the ticket does not guarantee a seat.
To purchase your ticket in advance, use the ticket machine at the JR Nagano Station ticket counter or a convenience store. On the day of your ride, please bring your ticket and arrive early at the bus stop. (Again, note that your seat is not guaranteed)
🏪 How to purchase the ticket at convenience stores
🚉 How to purchase the ticket at JR Nagano Station
Alternatively, you can pay inside the bus when you get off. Cash or contactless payments are accepted. Please note that the credit cards available for use may vary depending on the bus, so please refer to the link below.
*You may need to bring 1,000 JPY banknotes and coins to board a bus for bus fare payment. Some buses may not accept banknotes larger than 2,000 JPY nor can you exchange these banknotes for coins on the bus.
🚌 How to pay for the EXPRESS bus
🚌 How to pay for the ROUTE bus
🚏 Bus Stop Maps 🚏
⇩ Nagano Station ⇩
⇩ Shiga Kogen Yamanoeki Bus stop ⇩
⇩ Yudanaka Station ⇩
⇩ Shibu Onsen Bus Stop ⇩
⇩ Snow Monkey Park Bus Stop ⇩
▼ Don’t forget to use the SHIGAKOGEN NAVIGATOR! ▼
Inquiries via Telephone
- TEL.
- 0269-34-2404
- FAX.
- 0269-34-2344
Please call between 8:30～17:00/ Available all year round (Subject to temporary closures)
Inquiries via Email
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You can easily access to Nagano Station via Hokuriku Shinkansen from Tokyo or Tsuruga. As the gateway to Shiga Kogen, Nagano Station offers useful tourist information and various shops. Gather any necessary information or items before visiting Shiga Kogen!
From Tokyo / Tsuruga
To Tokyo / Tsuruga
▶ Read more about Hokuriku Shinkansen
【Express Bus】 Nagano Station ⇔ Shiga Kogen
The express bus is the most convenient and fastest way to get from Nagano Station to Shiga Kogen.
Head to Bus Stop No. 23 on the east exit of Nagano Station and board the express bus bound for Shiga Kogen. In approximately 70 minutes, you’ll reach at the heart of Shiga Kogen, which is “Yamanoeki Bus Stop”. From there, you can easily transfer by shuttle buses to various areas in Shiga Kogen.
⚠️ IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW ⚠️
- The ticket for the express bus FROM NAGANO STA. TO SHIGA KOGEN can be purchased at the JR Nagano Ticket Counter (next to the Shinkansen gate).
- The ticket for the express bus FROM SHIGA KOGEN TO NAGANO STA. can be purchased at the Shiga Kogen Yamanoeki ticketing machine.
- Alternatively, payment inside the bus (when getting off) is also available. However, please prepare 1,000 JPY and 5,000 JPY notes and coins. The following notes and coins are not accepted: 10,000 JPY notes, and 1 and 5 yen coins. Credit cards (VISA, AMEX, JCB, Diners Club and Discover), contacless payment (Paypay, ALIPAY) is also available.
- SEATS ARE NOT GUARANTEED WITH THE TICKET. IT IS ADVISABLE TO ARRIVE AT THE BUS STOP EARLY, REGARDLESS OF WHETHERE YOU ARE HEADING TO SHIGA KOGEN OR NAGANO STATION.
- The luggage space is available on the express bus.
▼ To Shiga Kogen ▼
▼ To Nagano Station ▼
▼ How to access the ticket counter/machine and the bus stop ▼
【Shuttle Bus/Route Bus】 Yudanaka Station ⇔ Snow Monkey Park Bus stop ⇔ Shiga Kogen
▼ To Shiga Kogen (click to enlarge) ▼
▼ To Nagano Station (click to enlarge) ▼
The shuttle buses highlighted in the blue frame on the schedule are available for free use. (from 8:30am – 5:30pm daily, until 6 May 2025)
🎫 How To Purchase or Pay The Ticket 🎫
We recommend purchasing your ticket in advance to ensure smooth boarding and alighting. Please note that the ticket does not guarantee a seat.
To purchase your ticket in advance, use the ticket machine at the JR Nagano Station ticket counter or a convenience store. On the day of your ride, please bring your ticket and arrive early at the bus stop. (Again, note that your seat is not guaranteed)
🏪 How to purchase the ticket at convenience stores
🚉 How to purchase the ticket at JR Nagano Station
Alternatively, you can pay inside the bus when you get off. Cash or contactless payments are accepted. Please note that the credit cards available for use may vary depending on the bus, so please refer to the link below.
*You may need to bring 1,000 JPY banknotes and coins to board a bus for bus fare payment. Some buses may not accept banknotes larger than 2,000 JPY nor can you exchange these banknotes for coins on the bus.
🚌 How to pay for the EXPRESS bus
🚌 How to pay for the ROUTE bus
🚏 Bus Stop Maps 🚏
⇩ Nagano Station ⇩
⇩ Shiga Kogen Yamanoeki Bus stop ⇩
⇩ Yudanaka Station ⇩
⇩ Shibu Onsen Bus Stop ⇩
⇩ Snow Monkey Park Bus Stop ⇩
▼ Don’t forget to use the SHIGAKOGEN NAVIGATOR! ▼
Inquiries via Telephone
- TEL.
- 0269-34-2404
- FAX.
- 0269-34-2344
Please call between 8:30～17:00/ Available all year round (Subject to temporary closures)
Inquiries via Email
top
The express bus is the most convenient and fastest way to get from Nagano Station to Shiga Kogen.
Head to Bus Stop No. 23 on the east exit of Nagano Station and board the express bus bound for Shiga Kogen. In approximately 70 minutes, you’ll reach at the heart of Shiga Kogen, which is “Yamanoeki Bus Stop”. From there, you can easily transfer by shuttle buses to various areas in Shiga Kogen.
- The ticket for the express bus FROM NAGANO STA. TO SHIGA KOGEN can be purchased at the JR Nagano Ticket Counter (next to the Shinkansen gate).
- The ticket for the express bus FROM SHIGA KOGEN TO NAGANO STA. can be purchased at the Shiga Kogen Yamanoeki ticketing machine.
- Alternatively, payment inside the bus (when getting off) is also available. However, please prepare 1,000 JPY and 5,000 JPY notes and coins. The following notes and coins are not accepted: 10,000 JPY notes, and 1 and 5 yen coins. Credit cards (VISA, AMEX, JCB, Diners Club and Discover), contacless payment (Paypay, ALIPAY) is also available.
- SEATS ARE NOT GUARANTEED WITH THE TICKET. IT IS ADVISABLE TO ARRIVE AT THE BUS STOP EARLY, REGARDLESS OF WHETHERE YOU ARE HEADING TO SHIGA KOGEN OR NAGANO STATION.
- The luggage space is available on the express bus.
【Shuttle Bus/Route Bus】 Yudanaka Station ⇔ Snow Monkey Park Bus stop ⇔ Shiga Kogen
▼ To Shiga Kogen (click to enlarge) ▼
▼ To Nagano Station (click to enlarge) ▼
The shuttle buses highlighted in the blue frame on the schedule are available for free use. (from 8:30am – 5:30pm daily, until 6 May 2025)
🎫 How To Purchase or Pay The Ticket 🎫
We recommend purchasing your ticket in advance to ensure smooth boarding and alighting. Please note that the ticket does not guarantee a seat.
To purchase your ticket in advance, use the ticket machine at the JR Nagano Station ticket counter or a convenience store. On the day of your ride, please bring your ticket and arrive early at the bus stop. (Again, note that your seat is not guaranteed)
🏪 How to purchase the ticket at convenience stores
🚉 How to purchase the ticket at JR Nagano Station
Alternatively, you can pay inside the bus when you get off. Cash or contactless payments are accepted. Please note that the credit cards available for use may vary depending on the bus, so please refer to the link below.
*You may need to bring 1,000 JPY banknotes and coins to board a bus for bus fare payment. Some buses may not accept banknotes larger than 2,000 JPY nor can you exchange these banknotes for coins on the bus.
🚌 How to pay for the EXPRESS bus
🚌 How to pay for the ROUTE bus
🚏 Bus Stop Maps 🚏
⇩ Nagano Station ⇩
⇩ Shiga Kogen Yamanoeki Bus stop ⇩
⇩ Yudanaka Station ⇩
⇩ Shibu Onsen Bus Stop ⇩
⇩ Snow Monkey Park Bus Stop ⇩
▼ Don’t forget to use the SHIGAKOGEN NAVIGATOR! ▼
Inquiries via Telephone
- TEL.
- 0269-34-2404
- FAX.
- 0269-34-2344
Please call between 8:30～17:00/ Available all year round (Subject to temporary closures)
Inquiries via Email
top
The shuttle buses highlighted in the blue frame on the schedule are available for free use. (from 8:30am – 5:30pm daily, until 6 May 2025)
🎫 How To Purchase or Pay The Ticket 🎫
We recommend purchasing your ticket in advance to ensure smooth boarding and alighting. Please note that the ticket does not guarantee a seat.
To purchase your ticket in advance, use the ticket machine at the JR Nagano Station ticket counter or a convenience store. On the day of your ride, please bring your ticket and arrive early at the bus stop. (Again, note that your seat is not guaranteed)
🏪 How to purchase the ticket at convenience stores
🚉 How to purchase the ticket at JR Nagano Station
Alternatively, you can pay inside the bus when you get off. Cash or contactless payments are accepted. Please note that the credit cards available for use may vary depending on the bus, so please refer to the link below.
*You may need to bring 1,000 JPY banknotes and coins to board a bus for bus fare payment. Some buses may not accept banknotes larger than 2,000 JPY nor can you exchange these banknotes for coins on the bus.
🚌 How to pay for the EXPRESS bus
🚌 How to pay for the ROUTE bus
🚏 Bus Stop Maps 🚏
⇩ Nagano Station ⇩
⇩ Shiga Kogen Yamanoeki Bus stop ⇩
⇩ Yudanaka Station ⇩
⇩ Shibu Onsen Bus Stop ⇩
⇩ Snow Monkey Park Bus Stop ⇩
▼ Don’t forget to use the SHIGAKOGEN NAVIGATOR! ▼
Inquiries via Telephone
- TEL.
- 0269-34-2404
- FAX.
- 0269-34-2344
Please call between 8:30～17:00/ Available all year round (Subject to temporary closures)
Inquiries via Email
top
We recommend purchasing your ticket in advance to ensure smooth boarding and alighting. Please note that the ticket does not guarantee a seat.
To purchase your ticket in advance, use the ticket machine at the JR Nagano Station ticket counter or a convenience store. On the day of your ride, please bring your ticket and arrive early at the bus stop. (Again, note that your seat is not guaranteed)
🏪 How to purchase the ticket at convenience stores
🚉 How to purchase the ticket at JR Nagano Station
Alternatively, you can pay inside the bus when you get off. Cash or contactless payments are accepted. Please note that the credit cards available for use may vary depending on the bus, so please refer to the link below.
*You may need to bring 1,000 JPY banknotes and coins to board a bus for bus fare payment. Some buses may not accept banknotes larger than 2,000 JPY nor can you exchange these banknotes for coins on the bus.
🚌 How to pay for the EXPRESS bus
🚌 How to pay for the ROUTE bus
🚏 Bus Stop Maps 🚏
⇩ Nagano Station ⇩
⇩ Shiga Kogen Yamanoeki Bus stop ⇩
⇩ Yudanaka Station ⇩
⇩ Shibu Onsen Bus Stop ⇩
⇩ Snow Monkey Park Bus Stop ⇩
▼ Don’t forget to use the SHIGAKOGEN NAVIGATOR! ▼
⇩ Nagano Station ⇩
⇩ Shiga Kogen Yamanoeki Bus stop ⇩
⇩ Yudanaka Station ⇩
⇩ Shibu Onsen Bus Stop ⇩
⇩ Snow Monkey Park Bus Stop ⇩
Inquiries via Telephone
- TEL.
- 0269-34-2404
- FAX.
- 0269-34-2344
Please call between 8:30～17:00/ Available all year round (Subject to temporary closures)