There are 3 ways to get from Nagano to Kenroku-en by train, bus or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train • 1h 34m
Cheapest option
Train, bus • 2h 40m
1 alternative option
Drive • 2h 44m
Questions & Answers
The cost-effective way to get from Nagano to Kenroku-en is to drive, which costs ¥3400 - ¥5000 and takes 2h 44m.
The quickest way to get from Nagano to Kenroku-en is to train which costs ¥6000 - ¥10000 and takes 1h 34m.
The distance between Nagano and Kenroku-en is 136 km. The road distance is 239.5 km.
The best way to get from Nagano to Kenroku-en without a car is to train which takes 1h 34m and costs ¥6000 - ¥10000.
It takes approximately 1h 34m to get from Nagano to Kenroku-en, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Nagano to Kenroku-en is 240 km. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Nagano to Kenroku-en.
There are 112+ hotels available in Kenroku-en. Prices start at ¥12500 per night.

- Distance: 136.1 km
- Duration: 1h 34m
What companies run services between Nagano, Japan and Kenroku-en, Japan?
Japan Railways Shinkansen operates a train from Nagano to Kanazawa hourly. Tickets cost ¥6000 - ¥9000 and the journey takes 1h 6m.

Japan’s famous bullet trains, operated by Japan Rail, are known for their comfort, punctuality and efficiency. They run at speeds of up to 320km/h and connect most of the country’s major cities. Most shinkansen trains offer two classes – Ordinary and Green Car – although some also offer Gran Class (comparable to first class). Seat reservations can be made on all trains for a small fee, although it’s not mandatory apart from on a handful of routes.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 050-2016-1603
Train from Nagano to Kanazawa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥6000 - ¥9000
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
- Book at
- https://www.eki-net.com/en/jreast-train-reservation/Top/Index?_ga=2.112701697.401839359.1679025395-146082126.1679025395
- Book at
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/onlinebooking/
- Book at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/ticket/overview/
- Book at
- https://train.yoyaku.jrkyushu.co.jp/jr/pc/inbound/TopInitAction.do;jsids3=8a_uNOkRNI3d65Y5nkJ3MxUUoAWkPVW3!-91974369
- Unreserved seat
- ¥6000 - ¥8500
- Reserved seat
- ¥7000 - ¥9000
- Green seat
- ¥9000 - ¥13000
Train from Nagano to Toyama
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥5000 - ¥7500
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
- Book at
- https://www.eki-net.com/en/jreast-train-reservation/Top/Index?_ga=2.112701697.401839359.1679025395-146082126.1679025395
- Book at
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/onlinebooking/
- Book at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/ticket/overview/
- Book at
- https://train.yoyaku.jrkyushu.co.jp/jr/pc/inbound/TopInitAction.do;jsids3=8a_uNOkRNI3d65Y5nkJ3MxUUoAWkPVW3!-91974369
- Unreserved seat
- ¥5000 - ¥7000
- Reserved seat
- ¥6000 - ¥7500
- Green seat
- ¥7500 - ¥10000

- Phone
- 81762375115
- Website
- hokutetsu.co.jp
Bus from Toyama Station to Hirosaka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1200 - ¥2000
- Schedules at
- hokutetsu.co.jp
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