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# From Tokyo

 

Travel from Tokyo to Hakuba or Myoko by shinkansen, bus or direct train, with practical information on connections and Morino Lodge pickups.

   ![Tokyo railway station with modern office building at night in Tokyo, Japan, Travel landmark concept](https://staging.morinolodge.com/uploads/general/General/_960xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/AdobeStock_284530319.jpeg)  

 Hakuba Myoko 

For most guests travelling from central Tokyo, the quickest and most flexible route to Hakuba is via Nagano. Take the [Hokuriku Shinkansen](https://www.jreast.co.jp/en/multi/routemaps/hokurikushinkansen.html) from Tokyo Station to Nagano Station, then continue on the [Alpico Bus](https://visit-nagano.alpico.co.jp/timetable/hakuba-nagano-winter-reserved) to Hakuba. Services stop at several locations in the valley, including Hakuba Station and Hakuba Happo Bus Terminal. During winter some buses require or accept advance reservations, so check the current service when planning your journey.

If you are staying around Shinjuku, the [JR East Azusa limited express](https://www.jreast.co.jp/en/multi/traininformation/azusa_kaiji/index.html) can be an excellent alternative. Selected Azusa services run directly from Shinjuku to Hakuba without the change at Nagano, making this a particularly easy option if the departure time suits your plans. Not every Azusa continues as far as Hakuba, so check the current JR East timetable rather than assuming any Shinjuku–Matsumoto service will take you all the way. [NAVITIME](https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/) is also useful for comparing the available routes from wherever you are staying in Tokyo.

If you would like Morino Lodge to collect you from Hakuba Station, Happo Bus Terminal or another agreed arrival point, please arrange this well in advance and keep us updated with your expected arrival time. Our drivers and vans are often out during the day, and an unscheduled request can mean a significant wait. If a pickup has been confirmed, remain at the agreed station or bus stop until our driver arrives.

 

The most straightforward route from Tokyo to Myoko is through Nagano. Take the [Hokuriku Shinkansen](https://www.jreast.co.jp/en/multi/routemaps/hokurikushinkansen.html) from Tokyo Station to Nagano Station, then change to the [Shinano Railway](https://www.shinanorailway.co.jp/) Kita-Shinano Line for Myoko-Kogen Station. Trains run throughout the day, so rather than relying on a fixed timetable, use [NAVITIME](https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/) or the operator websites to check the best connection for your departure time.

The Kita-Shinano Line is a local railway rather than part of the Shinkansen network, so you will change trains at Nagano Station before continuing north to Myoko-Kogen. The old Morino Lodge information advised guests to carry cash for this journey, but this is no longer necessary: [Shinano Railway introduced Suica across its entire network in March 2026](https://www.shinanorailway.co.jp/news/2026/03/10537.php), making the connection considerably simpler for visitors using an IC card.

Morino Lodge can collect guests from Myoko-Kogen Station, but please let us know your expected arrival time as far in advance as possible. Our vehicles are frequently in use during the day, so an unplanned pickup may involve a substantial wait. We are unable to provide station pickups for evening arrivals. If you expect to arrive later in the day, contact us beforehand and we can arrange a taxi; [Kogen Taxi](https://myokokogentaxi.com/) operates between Myoko-Kogen Station and the Akakura area.

If you are travelling with substantial luggage, allow a little extra time for the transfer at Nagano Station. Myoko-Kogen is the final stop on the Kita-Shinano Line, so once you are on the correct train the final part of the journey is straightforward. Keep us updated if your plans change, particularly in winter when heavy snow can occasionally affect transport.