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How to get fromKaruizawa to Shinhotaka Ropewayby train, taxi, bus or car

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

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Nakakaruizawa to Shinonoitrain train
    2. Take the train from Shinonoi to Akashinatrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Akashina to Shinhotaka Ropewaytaxi taxi
    3h 46m
    ¥32,932–41,311

  2. Drive 138.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Karuizawa to Shinhotaka Ropewaycar car 138.5 km
    2h 21m
    ¥2,386–3,446

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Nakakaruizawa to Shinonoitrain train
    2. Take the train from Shinonoi to Matsumototrain train
    3. Take the bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Hirayu Onsenbus bus
    6h 4m
    ¥4,982–10,811

  4. Train, bus via Taishoike

    1. Take the train from Nakakaruizawa to Shinonoitrain train
    2. Take the train from Shinonoi to Matsumototrain train
    3. Take the bus from Matsumoto Station to Taisho Ikebus bus
    6h 38m
    ¥8,402–12,681

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Karuizawa to Shinhotaka Ropeway. However, you can take the train to Shinonoi, take the train to Akashina, then take the taxi to Shinhotaka Ropeway. Alternatively, you can take a train from Nakakaruizawa to Shinhotaka Ropeway via Shinonoi, Matsumoto, Matsumoto Bus Terminal, Hirayu Onsen, and Shinhotaka Onsen in around 6h 4m.

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