What is the cheapest way to get from Minakami to Karuizawa?

The cheapest way to get from Minakami to Karuizawa is to drive which costs ¥1100 - ¥1800 and takes 1h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Minakami to Karuizawa?

The fastest way to get from Minakami to Karuizawa is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs ¥1100 - ¥1800.

Is there a direct train between Minakami and Karuizawa?

No, there is no direct train from Minakami to Karuizawa. However, there are services departing from 後閑 Gokan and arriving at Nakakaruizawa via Takasaki and Karuizawa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.

How far is it from Minakami to Karuizawa?

The distance between Minakami and Karuizawa is 92 km. The road distance is 76.8 km.

How do I travel from Minakami to Karuizawa without a car?

The best way to get from Minakami to Karuizawa without a car is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs ¥1500 - ¥2100.

How long does it take to get from Minakami to Karuizawa?

It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Minakami to Karuizawa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Minakami to Karuizawa train from?

Minakami to Karuizawa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from 後閑 Gokan station.

Where does the Minakami to Karuizawa train arrive?

Minakami to Karuizawa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at 高崎 Takasaki station.

Can I drive from Minakami to Karuizawa?

Yes, the driving distance between Minakami to Karuizawa is 77 km. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Minakami to Karuizawa.

Where can I stay near Karuizawa?

There are 479+ hotels available in Karuizawa.

Minakami to Karuizawa - 4 ways to travel via train, car, taxi, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Minakami to Karuizawa by train, car, taxi, or bus

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best
1. Take the train from 後閑 Gokan to 高崎 Takasakitrain JR上越線 JR Jōetsu Line
2. Take the train from Takasaki to Karuizawatrain Hakutaka
2h 35m
¥1,510–2,075
Drive 76.8 km
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1. Drive from Minakami to Karuizawacar 76.8 km
1h 26m
¥1,183–1,709
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Minakami to Karuizawataxi 76.8 km
1h 26m
¥34,000–41,000
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from 後閑駅前 to 上毛高原駅bus 鎌田線
2. Take the train from Jomokogen to Takasakitrain
3. Take the train from Takasaki to Karuizawatrain
3h 9m
¥1,777–2,537

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Distance: 92.3 km
Duration: 2h 35m

What companies run services between Minakami, Japan and Karuizawa, Nagano, Japan?

You can take a train from 後閑 Gokan to Nakakaruizawa via 高崎 Takasaki, Takasaki, and Karuizawa in around 2h 35m.

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