Option 1: Nagaden Express
From Nagano station there are six buses a day to Nozawa Onsen. The trip takes 1:20 hours and from Nagano with the last bus departs at 4:10pm.
Nagaden Express Bus time table
Upon exiting the gates at Nagano station turn left to the east exit and take the lift down to the bus stops. The buses for Nozawa Onsen generally depart from bus stop number 4, but the bus schedules are listed next to each bus stop so you can check. \1,400 per adult. This bus only stops at Central Terminal in Nozawa Onsen and 3 minutes walk to Kawaichiya.
Option 2: Local JR Train
Catch a local JR train from Nagano station to Togari Nozawa Onsen Station on the Iiyama Line (about an hour). When checking schedules in Hyperdia, type in "TogariNozawaOnsen" with no spaces, and do not confuse it with Nozawa Station about 4 hours away from Nagano. From Togari Nozawa Onsen train station it is a 15 minute taxi ride to Nozawa Onsen. Alternatively there is a bus that usually connects with the train. This bus makes various stops in Nozawa Onsen town and get off at "Nozawa Onsen" bus stop. A bus driver should knows which stop you need to get off so asking him is the best idea. 2 minutes walk to Kawaichiya from the bus stop.
Bus time table from Togari Nozawa Onsen
Detail Onsen Town Map
Option 3: Taxi
If you arrive late in the afternoon you may need to catch a taxi from Nagano to Nozawa Onsen. Taxis are small sedans that do not necessarily have roof racks, so you may need to take your skis or board out of the bag to fit into the taxi. |
