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How to get fromKyoto to Iwatakeby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Kyoto to Iwatake by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Kyōto to Tsurugatrain train
    2. Take the train from Tsuruga to Naganotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Nagano station to Hakuba-Happo bus terminalbus bus
    6h 54m
    ¥7,814–14,768

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijo Guchi to Hakuba Iwatake Mountain Resortbus bus
    8h 41m
    ¥5,000–14,000

  3. Drive 372.5 km

    1. Drive from Kyoto to Iwatakecar car 372.5 km
    5h 37m
    ¥6,402–9,247

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Kyōto to Ashiyatrain train
    2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Matsumoto Airport (MMJ)plane plane UKB - MMJ
    3. Take the train from Shiojiri to Hakubatrain train
    6h 54m
    ¥25,305–36,925

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain train
    2. Take the train from Nagoya to Shiojiritrain train
    3. Take the train from Shiojiri to Hakubatrain train
    7h 11m

  6. Train, Ski bus

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain train Hikari / ...
    2. Take the bus from Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit to Iwatake Gondolabus bus Sl331
    8h 59m

Kobe (UKB) to Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket¥19,256Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 499.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 54m

What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Iwatake, Japan?

ALPICO Kotsu operates a bus from Kyoto Station Hachijo Guchi to Hakuba Iwatake Mountain Resort once daily. Tickets cost ¥5,000–14,000 and the journey takes 7h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Iwatake via Shiokoji Takakura, Kyoto, Nagoya, Shiojiri, Hakuba, and Shinanomoriue in around 7h 11m.

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