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How to get fromNozawaonsen to Araiby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Nozawaonsen to Arai by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Nozawa Onsen Chuo Terminal to Iiyamabus bus
    2. Take the train from Liyama Station to Joetsumyokotrain train
    3. Take the train from Joetsumyoko to Nihongitrain train
    2h 28m
    ¥1,330–1,620

  2. Drive 42.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nozawaonsen to Araicar car 42.2 km
    40 min
    ¥732–1,058

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Nozawaonsen to Araitaxi taxi 42.2 km
    40 min
    ¥20,000–24,000

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  • Distance: 55 km
  • Duration: 2h 28m

What companies run services between Nozawaonsen, Japan and Arai, Niigata, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Nozawaonsen to Arai. However, you can take the bus to Iiyama, walk to Liyama Station, take the train to Joetsumyoko, then take the train to Nihongi. Alternatively, you can drive from Nozawaonsen to Arai in around 40 min.

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