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How to get fromShinhotaka Ropeway to Karuizawa Stationby taxi, train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Shinhotaka Ropeway to Karuizawa Station by taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Shinhotaka Ropeway to Tazawataxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Tazawa to Shinonoitrain train
    3. Take the train from Shinonoi to Karuizawatrain train
    3h 48m
    ¥35,407–42,536

  2. Drive  142.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Shinhotaka Ropeway to Karuizawa Stationcar car 142.2 km
    2h 29m
    ¥2,453–3,543

  3. Bus, train via Taisho Ike

    1. Take the bus from Taisho Ike to Matsumoto Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Matsumoto to Imaitrain train
    3. Take the train from Imai to Karuizawatrain train
    7h 10m
    ¥6,984–11,651

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Hirayu Onsen to Matsumoto Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the train from Matsumoto to Shinonoitrain train
    3. Take the train from Shinonoi to Karuizawatrain train
    6h 12m
    ¥4,734–9,051

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  • Distance: 181.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 48m

What companies run services between Shinhotaka Ropeway, Japan and Karuizawa Station, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Shinhotaka Ropeway to Karuizawa Station. However, you can take the taxi to Tazawa, take the train to Shinonoi, then take the train to Karuizawa. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shinhotaka Ropeway to Karuizawa via Hirayu Onsen, Taisho Ike, Matsumoto Station, Matsumoto, and Imai in around 7h 10m.

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