There are 3 ways to get from Tokyo to Nosawa by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Liyama Stationtrain Hakutaka
3h 15m¥4,286–5,341Drive 247.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Tokyo to Nosawacar 247.3 km
3h 23m¥4,260–6,153Bus
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Nagano Stationbus
- Take the bus from Nagano Station East Exit to Nozawa Onsen Chuo Terminalbus Nozawa Onsen
6h 3m¥5,500–10,770
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Nosawa is to train which costs ¥4200 - ¥5500 and takes 3h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Nosawa is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs ¥4200 - ¥5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Tokyo to Nosawa. However, there are services departing from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and arriving at Nozawa Onsen Chuo Terminal via Nagano Station East Exit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Tokyo station to Nosawa station. However, there are services departing from Tōkyō Station and arriving at Liyama Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
The distance between Tokyo and Nosawa is 266 km. The road distance is 247.3 km.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Nosawa without a car is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs ¥4200 - ¥5500.
It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Tokyo to Nosawa, including transfers.
Tokyo to Nosawa bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Tokyo to Nosawa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Nosawa is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs ¥4200 - ¥5500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5500 - ¥11000 and takes 6h 3m.
What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Nosawa, Nagano, Japan?
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Tōkyō Station to Liyama Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥3,600–4,800 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Nozawa Onsen Chuo Terminal via Nagano Station and Nagano Station East Exit in around 6h 3m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Tōkyō Station to Liyama Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,600–4,800
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Nagano Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥4,200–8,000
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
- Day bus
- ¥4,200–5,500
- Night bus
- ¥4,500–5,500
Bus from Nagano Station East Exit to Nozawa Onsen Chuo Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–3,000
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Tokyo to Nosawa bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Nagano Station.
Tokyo to Nosawa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Liyama Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Nosawa is 247 km. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Tokyo to Nosawa.
There are 644+ hotels available in Nosawa.