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

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There are 5 ways to get from Nagano to Shinhotaka Ropeway by bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Nagano to Taisho Pondbus bus
    4h 44m
    ¥6,365–12,800

  2. Drive 123.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nagano to Shinhotaka Ropewaycar car 123.4 km
    1h 51m
    ¥2,171–3,136

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Nagano to Tazawatrain train Shinonoi Line
    2. Take the taxi from Tazawa to Shinhotaka Ropewaytaxi taxi
    2h 19m
    ¥28,862–35,129

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Nagano to Matsumototrain train Shinano 12 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Hirayu Onsenbus bus Takayama
    4h 45m
    ¥3,830–11,580

  5. Train, bus via Taishoike

    1. Take the train from Nagano to Matsumototrain train
    2. Take the bus from Matsumoto Station to Taisho Ikebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hirayu Onsen to Shinhotaka Ropewaybus bus
    5h 19m
    ¥5,780–14,280

Nagano to Shinhotaka Ropeway by train, bus, and foot

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration4h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket¥3,830Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 140.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 44m

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

ALPICO Kotsu operates a bus from Nagano to Taisho Pond once daily. Tickets cost ¥2,600–7,500 and the journey takes 2h 30m.

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