The Hakuba Resort Shuttle Bus Service offers a convenient way to navigate the Hakuba Valley. It links Hakuba’s nine ski areas, including Happo One, Goryu, and Cortina. The service is free for those with a Hakuba Valley All Mountain pass.
While the shuttles can be a great way to explore the Valley, we recommend renting a car to all our guests. Hakuba Valley is quite large; getting from one end to the other without a vehicle can be challenging.
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Overview of the Hakuba Valley Shuttle Bus
The Hakuba Valley Shuttle Bus is your ticket to seamless travel between the stunning ski resorts of the Hakuba Valley. This efficient shuttle bus service connects nine premier ski areas, including Happo One, Goryu, Hakuba 47, Iwatake, Tsugaike, Cortina, Norikura, Kashimayari, and Jigatake.
Hakuba Valley Ski Resorts
The Hakuba Valley is home to a diverse collection of ski resorts, each offering a unique charm and features. Here are ten ski resorts you must explore:
- Kashimayari Ski Resort
- Sanosaka Ski Resort
- Goryu
- Iimori
- Hakuba 47
- Happo One
- Iwatake Mountain Resort
- Tsugaike Ski Resort
- Norikura Ski Resort
- Hakuba Cortina Ski Resort
A Hakuba Valley lift pass gives you free bus use between the resorts.
Using the Shuttle Bus Service
Using the Hakuba Valley Shuttle Bus is a breeze. Head to one of the marked bus stops scattered throughout the Hakuba Valley. These stops are conveniently located at various ski resorts, hotels, and villages, ensuring you’re never far from a pickup point. If you hold a Hakuba Valley All Mountain pass, you can enjoy the shuttle bus service for free. If you do not have a Hakuba Valley Pass, there is a fee of 600 Yen.
Hakuba Resort Shuttle Busses
Several shuttle busses operate in the Valley. They include the Hakuba Valley Shuttle Bus and Individual Resort Shuttles.
Hakuba Valley Shuttle Bus
The Hakuba Valley Shuttle bus service links all nine ski areas. It operates from 8:008:00 AM4:00 PM daily, making it easy for skiers and snowboarders to move from one resort to another. The service is free for those with a Hakuba Valley All Mountain pass, while visitors who have single ski area lift passes will be asked to pay 600 Yen per ride.
Individual Resort Shuttles
Some resorts in the valley offer shuttle services. These include:
Taking Skis and Snowboards on the Bus
Skis and snowboards must be carried inside the bus’s cab, which can be cramped. Be prepared to hold on to your gear while riding.
Shuttle Bus Prices
The cost of using the Hakuba Valley Shuttle Bus depends on the type of pass you hold. The shuttle bus service is complimentary if you have a Hakuba Valley All Mountain pass. Without a Valley Pass, you must pay 600 Yen per ride.
Hakuba Resort Shuttle Echoland To The Resorts (2023)
**Note: Shuttle Schedules Will Be Update In November**
Echoland is central to Hakuba and an excellent place to stay for families and customers looking for quick access to buses, restaurants, and nightlife.
To Happo-One Resort (Nakayama Lifts)
Base Camp Bus Terminal → Happo-One Resort
- 7:30 / 8:10 / 8:23* / 9:00 / 9:08* / 9:20 / 9:40 / 10:03* / 10:20 / 10:30 / 11:23* / 13:20 / 13:23* / 13:58* / 15:38* / 16:23* / 17:08* / 17:48*
Bear’s Cafe → Happo-One Resort
7:28 / 8:58 / 10:28
To Hakuba Goryu Resort (Gondola / Escal Plaza)
Base Camp Bus Terminal → Goryu Resort Gondola / Escal Plaza
- 7:30 (Direct)/ 8:05 / 8:12 / 8:47* / 9:05 / 9:42* / 10:05 /10:32* / 12:17*/ 13:35/ 13:47*/ 14:42* / 16:02*/ 17:32*
Bear’s Cafe → Goryu Resort Gondola / Escal Plaza
- 8:00 / 9:00 / 10:00 / 13:30
To Hakuba 47 Resort
Base Camp Bus Terminal → Hakuba 47 Resort
- 8:05 / 8:12* / 8:47* / 9:05 / 9:42* / 10:05 / 10:32* / 11:05 / 12:17* / 13:47* / 14:42* / 16:02* / 16:47* / 17:32*
Bear’s Cafe → Hakuba 47 Resort
- 8:00 / 9:00 / 10:00 / 11:00
To Hakuba Goryu Resort (Iimori)
Base Camp Bus Terminal → Iimori Resort
- 8:10 / 9:10 / 10:10 / 12:40
Bear’s Cafe → Iimori
- 8:00 / 9:00 / 10:00 / 12:30
To Iwatake Resort
Base Camp Bus Terminal → Iwatake Gondola
- 7:30 / 8:00 / 8:10 / 8:23*/ 9:00 /9:08* / 9:40 / 10:03*/ 10:30 / 10:50 / 11:23*/ 13:23* / 13:58* / 15:38* / 16:23* / 17:08* / 17:48*
Bear’s Cafe → Iwatake Gondola
- 7:28 / 8:58 / 10:28
To Tsugaike Resort
Base Camp Bus Terminal → Tsugaike Gondola
- 8:00 / 8:23* / 9:00 / 9:08* / 10:00 / 10:03* / 11:23* / 13:23* / 13:58* / 15:38* / 16:23* / 17:08* / 17:48*
To Hakuba Norikura Resort and Cortina Resort
Base Camp Bus Terminal → Cortina (Direct):
- Cortina snow shuttle (750 yen for one way /1400 yen for 2-way) 7:30
To Sanosaka Resort
Base Camp Bus Terminal → Sanosaka Resort:
- 8:08 / 8:35* / 8:48 / 9:28 / 9:40* / 10:18
To Kashimayari Resort
Base Camp Bus Terminal → Kashimayari (Nakatsuna slope):
- 8:08 / 8:35* / 8:48 / 9:28 / 9:40 / 10:18
Ski Resort Shuttles Back To Echoland (2023)
From Happo-One Resort (Nakayama Lifts)
Happo-One Resort → Base Camp Bus Terminal
- 8:06* / 8:41* / 9:36* / 10:26* / 12:11* / 13:10 / 13:41* / 14:36* /14:40 / 15:40 / 15:56* / 16:40 / 16:41* / 17:32*
Happo-One Resort → Base Camp Bus Terminal / Bear’s Cafe
- 13:10 / 14:10 / 15:10 / 16:10 / 17:10
From Hakuba Goryu Resort (Gondola / Escal Plaza)
Goryu Resort Gondola / Escal Plaza → Base Camp Bus Terminal / Bear’s Cafe
- 13:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00 / 19:30 / 20:30
From Hakuba 47 Resort
47 Resort → Base Camp Bus Terminal
- 8:00* / 8:45* / 9:40* / 11:00* / 13:00*/ 13:30 / 13:35* /15:00 / 15:15* / 16:00* / 16:45*/ 17:00 / 17:25*
47 Resort → Bear’s Cafe
13:30 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00
From Hakuba Goryu Resort (Iimori)
Iimori → Base Camp Bus Terminal / Bear’s Cafe
- 12:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00
From Iwatake Resort
Iwatake Gondola → Base Camp Bus Terminal
- 8:17* / 9:12* / 10:02* / 11:47* / 13:00 / 13:17* / 14:00 / 14:12* / 14:20 / 15:00 / 15:20 / 15:32* / 15:50 / 16:00 / 16:17* /17:00 / 17:02* / 17:42*
Iwatake Gondola → Bear’s Cafe
- 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00
From Tsugaike Resort
Tsugaike Gondola → Base Camp Bus Terminal
- 8:00* / 8:55* / 9:45* / 11:30* / 13:00* / 13:55* / 14:20 / 15:15*/ 15:20 / 16:00* / 16:20 / 16:45* / 17:25*
From Hakuba Norikura Resort and Cortina Resort
Cortina → Base Camp Bus Terminal (Direct)
- 15:00
Hakuba Norikura resort is attached to Cortina. Combined tickets are sold at the Cortina ticket center.
From Sanosaka Resort
Sanosaka → Base Camp Bus Terminal
- 8:00* / 12:10 / 13:10* / 14:10 / 15:10 / 15:30*/ 16:10 / 16:55* / 17:10
Knowing the nearest bus stop to your accommodation is crucial for accessing the ski areas conveniently.
From Kashimayari Resort
Kashimayari → Base Camp Bus Terminal
- 7:50*/ 12:00 / 13:00*/ 14:00 / 15:00 / 15:20* / 16:00 / 16:45 / 17:00
Knowing the nearest bus stop to your accommodation is essential for accessing the ski areas conveniently.
Conclusion
The Shuttle buses are an excellent way to get around Hakuba. With the individual resort shuttles and the Hakuba Valley bus, you can explore all 10 resorts. From the central location of Echoland, you can see all that Hakuba has to offer.