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How to get fromHakuba to Minakamiby bus, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Hakuba to Minakami by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Hakuba-Happo bus terminal to Nagano stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Nagano to Takasakitrain train
    3. Take the train from Takasaki to Gokantrain train
    4h 39m
    ¥3,801–6,288

  2. Drive 147.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hakuba to Minakamicar car 147.5 km
    2h 35m
    ¥2,480–3,582

  3. Bus, train via Jōmō-Kōgen

    1. Take the bus from Hakuba-Happo bus terminal to Nagano stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Nagano to Takasakitrain train
    3. Take the train from Takasaki to Jōmō-Kōgentrain train Max
    5h
    ¥4,081–6,788

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 208 km
  • Duration: 4h 39m

What companies run services between Hakuba, Japan and Minakami, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Hakuba to Minakami. However, you can take the bus to Nagano station, walk to Nagano, take the train to Takasaki, then take the train to Gokan. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hakuba-Happo bus terminal to 後閑駅前 via Nagano station, Nagano, Takasaki, Jōmō-Kōgen, and 上毛高原駅 in around 5h.

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