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April 9, 2026 update
How to Get to Yudanaka-Shibu Onsen (Snow Monkey) from Tokyo, Nagoya, Kyoto, and Osaka (Transportation Guide)
Let’s go from Tokyo and Nagoya to Yudanaka-Shibu Onsen (Snow Monkey)!
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!
From Tokyo to Yudanaka-Shibu Onsen
JR Shinkansen→Express train
Travel Time 2h15m Fare 10210 yen
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Boarding Station
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JR Tokyo Station
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▼
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Transfer Point 1
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JR Nagano Station
- 1h30mJR Shinkansen
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8450 yen
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▼
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-
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Arrival Station
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Yudanaka Station
- 45mNagano Electric Railway
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1760 yen
Number of Services
・JR Shinkansen Kagayaki/Hakutaka/Asama (2 to 5 an hour)
・Nagano Electric Railway Limited Express (8 a day)
Notes
From Nagoya to Yudanaka-Shibu Onsen
Express train→Express train
Travel Time 3h45m Fare 8760 yen
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Boarding Station
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JR Nagoya Station
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▼
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Transfer Point 1
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JR Nagano Station
- 3hJR Limited Express
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7000 yen
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▼
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-
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Arrival Station
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Yudanaka Station
- 45mNagano Electric Railway
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1760 yen
Number of Services
・JR Limited Express Shinano (1 an hour)
・Nagano Electric Railway Limited Express (8 a day)
Notes
From Kyoto to Yudanaka-Shibu Onsen
(1) Highway bus (direct service)
Travel Time 7h20m Fare 6100~11800 yen
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Boarding Bus Stop
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Kyoto Station (Hachijo Exit)
Expressway Bus Stop #H2
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▼
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Arrival Bus Stop
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Yudanaka Station
- 7h20mNight bus
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6100 yen~
Number of Services
・Night bus (1 a day)
Notes
・Kyoto Onsen
・Buses reservations must be made before departure
・Highway bus ticket counters: Convenience store
terminal reservation, or
(2) JR Express train→Shinkansen→Express train
Travel Time 3h30m Fare 16310 yen
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Boarding Station
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JR Kyoto Station
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▼
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Transfer Point 1
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JR Tsuruga Station
- 55mJR Limited Express
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▼
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Transfer Point 2
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JR Nagano Station
- 1h50mJR Shinkansen
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14550 yen
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▼
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-
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Arrival Station
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Yudanaka Station
- 45mNagano Electric Railway
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1760 yen
Number of Services
・JR Limited Express Thunderbird (1 to 2 an hour)
・JR Shinkansen Kagayaki/Hakutaka (1 to 2 an hour)
・Nagano Electric Railway Limited Express (8 a day)
Notes
(3) JR Shinkansen→Express train→Express train
Travel Time 4h20m Fare 13380 yen
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Boarding Station
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JR Kyoto Station
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▼
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Transfer Point 1
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JR Nagoya Station
- 35mJR Shinkansen
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▼
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Transfer Point 2
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JR Nagano Station
- 3hJR Limited Express
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11620 yen
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▼
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-
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Arrival Station
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Yudanaka Station
- 45mNagano Electric Railway
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1760 yen
Number of Services
・JR Shinkansen Nozomi/Hikari (2 to 10 an hour)
・JR Limited Express Shinano (1 an hour)
・Nagano Electric Railway Limited Express (8 a day)
Notes
From Osaka to Yudanaka-Shibu Onsen
(1) Highway bus (direct service)
Travel Time 8h20m Fare 6600~12300 yen
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Boarding Bus Stop
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Osaka Station
(Sakurabashi Exit)
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▼
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Arrival Bus Stop
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Yudanaka Station
- 8h20mNight bus
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6600 yen~
Number of Services
・Night bus (1 a day)
Notes
・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
・Highway bus ticket counters: Convenience store
terminal reservation, or
(2) JR Express train→Shinkansen→Express train
Travel Time 3h55m Fare 18050 yen
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Boarding Station
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JR Osaka Station
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▼
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Transfer Point 1
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JR Tsuruga Station
- 1h20mJR Limited Express
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▼
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Transfer Point 2
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JR Nagano Station
- 1h50mJR Shinkansen
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16290 yen
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▼
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-
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Arrival Station
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Yudanaka Station
- 45mNagano Electric Railway
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1760 yen
Number of Services
・JR Limited Express Thunderbird (1 to 2 an hour)
・JR Shinkansen Kagayaki/Hakutaka (1 to 2 an hour)
・Nagano Electric Railway Limited Express (8 a day)
Notes
(3) JR Shinkansen→Express train→Express train
Travel Time 4h35m Fare 14260 yen
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Boarding Station
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JR Shin-Osaka Station
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▼
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Transfer Point 1
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JR Nagoya Station
- 50mJR Shinkansen
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▼
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Transfer Point 2
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JR Nagano Station
- 3hJR Limited Express
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12500 yen
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▼
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-
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Arrival Station
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Yudanaka Station
- 45mNagano Electric Railway
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1760 yen
Number of Services
・JR Shinkansen Nozomi/Hikari (2 to 10 an hour)
・JR Limited Express Shinano (1 an hour)
・Nagano Electric Railway Limited Express (8 a day)
Notes
The rates are those as of April 2026.
Fares and service frequencies are subject to change.
 from Tokyo, Nagoya, Kyoto, and Osaka (Transportation Guide))
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