From Narita

For most guests arriving at Narita Airport in winter, the simplest way to reach Hakuba is a direct shuttle. Nagano Snow Shuttle runs services from Narita to Hakuba and also offers private transfers. It is the easiest option if you are travelling with ski or snowboard bags and would rather avoid changing trains after a long flight. Hotel drop-off is available on Hakuba services when selected at the time of booking, so check the available drop-off options when you reserve.

Alpico also operates a direct Narita Airport–Hakuba bus during the winter season. This is a reserved service and can fill up, so booking ahead is recommended. Airport buses leave according to their published schedule and cannot wait for delayed flights, so allow enough time after your scheduled arrival for immigration, baggage collection and reaching the bus stop.

If the direct services do not suit your arrival time, public transport is straightforward. Take the Narita Express from Narita Airport to Tokyo Station, then the Hokuriku Shinkansen to Nagano Station. From Nagano, continue by Alpico Bus to Hakuba Happo Bus Terminal. NAVITIME is useful for checking the complete journey and current connections.

If you need Morino Lodge to collect you from Happo Bus Terminal or another Hakuba arrival point, please arrange this well in advance and keep us updated with your expected arrival time. Our vehicles are often out during the day, so an unplanned pickup can involve a significant wait. If a pickup has been confirmed, remain at the agreed meeting point until our driver arrives.

The most convenient way to travel from Narita Airport to Myoko in winter is usually Nagano Snow Shuttle. It operates direct airport services to Myoko Kogen as well as private transfers, avoiding the multiple train changes required by public transport. Regular services arrive in central Akakura, with the drop-off point around a five-minute walk from Morino Lodge Myoko. Hotel drop-off is available on some night services; check the exact options and arrival point when booking.

If you prefer to travel by train, take the Narita Express from Narita Airport to Tokyo Station, then the Hokuriku Shinkansen to Nagano Station. At Nagano, change to the Shinano Railway Kita-Shinano Line for Myoko-Kogen Station. Myoko-Kogen is the final stop on this line. NAVITIME is useful for checking current connections across the full journey.

We can collect guests from Myoko-Kogen Station, but please send us your arrival time as far in advance as possible. Our drivers and vans are frequently in use, and an unscheduled request can mean a substantial wait. We are not able to offer station pickups for evening arrivals. If you expect to arrive late, contact us beforehand so that a taxi can be arranged; Kogen Taxi operates between Myoko-Kogen Station and the Akakura area.

For guests travelling with a lot of luggage, the direct shuttle is generally the easiest option. If you use the shuttle and would like collecting from its Akakura stop, let us know in advance and remain at the confirmed meeting point until our driver arrives. Whatever route you choose, check the operator links shortly before travelling, particularly during winter when weather can affect transport throughout the region.