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July 10, 2025 update
From Tokyo, JR Shinkansen, from Nagoya, JR express trains, and from Kyoto, and Osaka, direct buses connect to the Yudanaka-Shibu areas.
Check out this access guide to find the easiest and best route to Yudanaka-Shibu hot springs! You’re sure to find a convenient route — whether you prefer fewer transfers, shorter travel time, or lower costs.
We also introduce airport buses and highway buses that can be reserved in advance!
Travel Time 2h15m Fare 9100 yen
Boarding Station
JR Tokyo Station
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Transfer Point 1
JR Nagano Station
7810 yen
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Arrival Bus Stop
Yudanaka Station
1290 yen
・JR Shinkansen Kagayaki/Hakutaka/Asama (2 to 4 an hour)
・Nagano Electric Railway Limited Express (1 to 2 in every 2 hours)
Travel Time 3h45m Fare 8220 yen
Boarding Station
JR Nagoya Station
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Transfer Point 1
JR Nagano Station
6930 yen
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Arrival Bus Stop
Yudanaka Station
1290 yen
・JR Limited Express Shinano (1 an hour)
・Nagano Electric Railway Limited Express (1 to 2 in every 2 hours)
Travel Time 7h20m Fare 6100~10600 yen
Boarding Station
Kyoto Station (Hachijo Exit)
Expressway Bus Stop #H2
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Arrival Bus Stop
Yudanaka Station
6100 yen~
・Night bus (1 a day)
Travel Time 3h30m Fare 15920 yen
Boarding Station
JR Kyoto Station
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Transfer Point 1
JR Tsuruga Station
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Transfer Point 2
JR Nagano Station
14630 yen
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Arrival Bus Stop
Yudanaka Station
1290 yen
・JR Limited Express Thunderbird (1 to 2 an hour)
・JR Shinkansen Kagayaki/Hakutaka (1 to 2 an hour)
・Nagano Electric Railway Limited Express (1 to 2 in every 2 hours)
Travel Time 4h20m Fare 12840 yen
Boarding Station
JR Kyoto Station
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Transfer Point 1
JR Nagoya Station
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Transfer Point 2
JR Nagano Station
11550 yen
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Arrival Bus Stop
Yudanaka Station
1290 yen
・JR Shinkansen Nozomi (2 to 10 an hour)
・JR Limited Express Shinano (1 an hour)
・Nagano Electric Railway Limited Express (1 to 2 in every 2 hours)
Travel Time 8h20m Fare 6600~11100 yen
Boarding Station
Osaka Station
(Sakurabashi Exit)
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Arrival Bus Stop
Yudanaka Station
6600 yen~
・Night bus (1 a day)
・Osaka Onsen
・Osaka Station (expressway bus stop) is under
the viaduct near JR Osaka Station’s Sakurabashi Exit
・Buses reservations must be made before departure
Travel Time 3h55m Fare 17130 yen
Boarding Station
JR Osaka Station
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Transfer Point 1
JR Tsuruga Station
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Transfer Point 2
JR Nagano Station
15840 yen
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Arrival Bus Stop
Yudanaka Station
1290 yen
・JR Limited Express Thunderbird (1 to 2 an hour)
・JR Shinkansen Kagayaki/Hakutaka (1 to 2 an hour)
・Nagano Electric Railway Limited Express (1 to 2 in every 2 hours)
Travel Time 4h35m Fare 13720 yen
Boarding Station
JR Shin-Osaka Station
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Transfer Point 1
JR Nagoya Station
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Transfer Point 2
JR Nagano Station
12430 yen
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Arrival Bus Stop
Yudanaka Station
1290 yen
・JR Shinkansen Nozomi (2 to 10 an hour)
・JR Limited Express Shinano (1 an hour)
・Nagano Electric Railway Limited Express (1 to 2 in every 2 hours)
The rates are those as of July 2025.
Fares and service frequencies are subject to change.
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