There are 4 ways to get from Tokyo to Shibu Onsen by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Naganotrain Hakutaka / ...
- Take the train from Nagano to Yudanakatrain [161124] Ltd. Exp. Snow Monkey / ...
3h 45m¥4,265–5,502Drive 222.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Tokyo to Shibu Onsencar 222.7 km
3h 14m¥3,863–5,580Bus
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Nagano Stationbus
- Take the bus from Nagano to Snow Monkey Parkbus Shiga Kogen
5h 59m¥5,700–10,770Train via Shinshunakano
- Take the train from Ueno to Naganotrain Asama
- Take the train from Nagano to Shinshunakanotrain [161427] Nagano Electric Railway / ...
5h 18m¥4,151–5,525
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Shibu Onsen is to drive which costs ¥3800 - ¥6000 and takes 3h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Shibu Onsen is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs ¥3800 - ¥6000.
No, there is no direct bus from Tokyo to Shibu Onsen. However, there are services departing from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and arriving at Snow Monkey Park via Nagano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Tokyo station to Shibu Onsen. However, there are services departing from Tōkyō Station and arriving at Yudanaka via Nagano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
The distance between Tokyo and Shibu Onsen is 258 km. The road distance is 222.7 km.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Shibu Onsen without a car is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs ¥4200 - ¥5500.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Tokyo to Shibu Onsen, including transfers.
Tokyo to Shibu Onsen bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Tokyo to Shibu Onsen train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Shibu Onsen is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs ¥4200 - ¥5500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5500 - ¥11000 and takes 5h 59m.
What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Shibu Onsen, Japan?
You can take a train from Tōkyō Station to Shibu Onsen via Nagano and Yudanaka in around 3h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Shibu Onsen via Nagano Station, Nagano, and Snow Monkey Park in around 5h 59m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Tōkyō Station to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,200–4,200
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Ueno to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,200–4,200
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 026-248-6000
- Website
- nagaden-net.co.jp
Train from Nagano to Yudanaka
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,300
- Website
- https://www.nagaden-net.co.jp.e.yv.hp.transer.com/?lang=eng
Train from Nagano to Shinshunakano
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,100
- Website
- https://www.nagaden-net.co.jp.e.yv.hp.transer.com/?lang=eng
- 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
- Phone
- 026-295-8008
- Website
- nagadenbus.co.jp
Bus from Nagano to Snow Monkey Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–3,000
- Schedules at
- nagadenbus.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Tokyo to Shibu Onsen bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Nagano Station.
Tokyo to Shibu Onsen train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nagano station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Shibu Onsen is 223 km. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Tokyo to Shibu Onsen.
There are 267+ hotels available in Shibu Onsen.