How to Get to Minakami-Tanigawa Onsen from Tokyo, and Echigo Yuzawa Onsen (Transportation Guide)

Let’s go from Tokyo and Echigo Yuzawa to Minakami-Tanigawa Onsen!

From Tokyo, JR Shinkansen, and from Echigo Yuzawa Onsen, JR Shinkansen, and JR conventional lines connect to the Minakami-Tanigawa areas.
Check out this access guide to find the easiest and best route to Minakami-Tanigawa 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!

• Boarding Station

• JR Tokyo Station

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• Transfer Point 1

• JR Jomo-Kogen Station

• 1h10mJR Shinkansen

• 5490 yen

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• Arrival Bus Stop

• Minakami Station

• 25mLocal bus

• 720 yen

• Boarding Station

• JR Echigo-Yuzawa Station

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• Arrival Station

• JR Minakami Station

• 40mJR Joetsu Line

• 680 yen

• Boarding Station

• JR Echigo-Yuzawa Station

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• Transfer Point 1

• JR Jomo-Kogen Station

• 12mJR Shinkansen

• 1740 yen

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• Arrival Bus Stop

• Minakami Station

• 25mLocal bus

• 720 yen

The rates are those as of August 2025.
Fares and service frequencies are subject to change.

List of Ryokans in Minakami-Tanigawa Onsen