If you have already booked accommodation with Samurai Snow, you can book transfers through our booking portal.
Nagano Snow Shuttle operates a convenient bus service between Nozawa Onsen and the other resorts in the Japan Alps - Myoko, Hakuba, Shiga Kogen & Madarao.
Please make your way to the pickup location of the resort you are departing from. The bus will then drop you off at the drop off location in the resort to which you are travelling.
A change of vehicle may be required at Nagano Station.
Reservation in advance for seats on all of these services is required.
2024 / 25 Prices
Ski Resorts to Nozawa Bus Prices
Infants aged 0-3 years are permitted free of charge if no seat is required. There must be 1x adult per infant.
Nozawa to Ski Resorts Bus Prices
Infants aged 0-3 years are permitted free of charge if no seat is required. There must be 1x adult per infant.
- Passengers meet staff at their assigned location.
- On days where weather or traffic conditions affect the flow of traffic, departures will be earlier than scheduled.
- The bus will depart as soon as all passengers are accounted for.
- The bus size veries depending on the number of passengers.
- Passengers may be required to transfer once during their transfer.
- All passengers must pre-book their seats.
- Consumption of alcohol or smoking on board Nagano Snow Shuttle is not permitted.
Luggage Allowance
The default luggage allowance is 1x item per person to go in the bus luggage compartment and 1x small carry on.
If you plan to bring more than 1x luggage item to go in the bus luggage compartment, you can book this in advance for an additional fee.
You can book this on the day of travel but this will be subject ot there being space available on your bus.
2024 / 25 Timetables
Hakuba to Nozawa Onsen Timetable
Nozawa Onsen to Hakuba Timetable
Myoko to Nozawa Timetable
Nozawa to Myoko Timetable
Pick up / Drop off Locations
There in one meeting location in Nozawa & Myoko. Buses to / from Hakuba have a meeting location or accommodation pick up / drop off can be booked.
Please click on the links below for maps of the meeting locations:
- Hakuba - Hakuba Train Station
- Nozawa Onsen - Chuo Bus Terminal - centrally located close to the traffic lights
- Myoko - Akakura Bus Stop - located between the Post Office and Police Station
- Shiga Kogen - your hotel
- Madarao
Payment & Cancellation Terms
Payment
- Full payment via the booking portal is required to complete the booking
Cancellation
- 30 days or more prior to the transfer date: 25% cancellation fee
- 15 to 30 days prior to the transfer date: 50% cancellation fee
- Within 14 days of the transfer date: 100% cancellation fee
- "Cancellation" includes changes that reduce the overall value of the booking.
Book Nozawa Inter-Resort Bus Transfers
We are only able to book transfers for guests who have already booked accommodation with Samurai Snow.
Please enter your 5 digit Samurai Snow Reservation Number provided to you when you booked your accommodation in the form below and we will email booking instructions to you.
If you submit a request using the form below and have not already booked accommodation with us, we may not respond to your enquiry.
We are not able to book transfers 7 days or fewer before the transfer date.