Omachi is the eastern gateway to the Alpine Route in Nagano Prefecture. Buses run to the entrance of the Alpine Route from Shinano Omachi Station, where tickets for the Alipine Route can be purchased.
Access to Ogisawa Station
Omachi is the closest transport hub to Ogisawa Station, the eastern entrance to the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route. From Ogisawa, the route connects to Tateyama Station on the west side.
* In the following information, required times and fares are all from the respective starting point to Ogisawa Station.
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From Shinano Omachi Station
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From accommodation in Omachi Onsenkyo / Hinatayama Highlands
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From Nagano Station
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Access from Shinano Omachi Station to Ogisawa Station
Take a local bus or taxi from Shinano Omachi Station to Ogisawa Station.
The local bus stops at Omachi Onsenkyo and Hinatayama Kogen (highlands) on its way, so it is also convenient for those planning to stay in accommodation at these locations before visiting the Alpine Route.
See access for Omachi.
* Seasonally, some express buses stop at Ogisawa Station. See detailed information such as time and fare tables for express buses between Hakuba and Shinjuku on the Alpico Transportation website.
| Route | Required time | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| Local bus From Shinano Omachi Sta. to Ogisawa Sta. | 40 min | One way Adult 1,360 yen Return Adult 2,500 yen (valid for 7 days) |
* At Shinano Omachi Station and Ogisawa Station, you can purchase your bus ticket at the ticket office close to the bus stop. When staff are not available at the office, please pay the fare as you get off the bus. (Round-trip tickets are available at the ticket office in front of Shinano Omachi Station.)
Alpico Transportation website (local buses to Ogisawa) (Japanese)
| Route | Required time | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| Taxi From Shinano Omachi Sta. to Ogisawa Sta. | Approx. 30 min | Standard size (for a group of 4 to 5) Approx. 6,400 yen Jumbo size (for a group of up to 9) Approx. 10,150 yen |
* There are taxis on in front of Omachi Station 24 hours a day. Occasionally, however, there may be no taxis available due to an unexpected number of visitors.
Alps Daiichi Kotsu Phone: (0261)22-2121
Shinshu Alpico Taxi Phone: (0261)23-2323
Upon exiting the station, there is a sightseeing guideboard in multiple languages (see below).
① Baggage delivery service is available at the Alps Roman-kan
② Tickets for the bus to Ogisawa Station can be bought at the bus ticket sales counter
※The shuttle bus runs through Omachi Onsenkyo and Hinatayama Kogen (highlands). However, tickets between Ogisawa and Shinano Omachi do not allow stopovers. At Omachi Onsenkyo, tickets are sold by staff at the bus stop. If a staff member cannot be found, please pay the driver upon getting off the bus.
From the boarding point ③, it takes 40 minutes to reach Ogisawa Station (terminal station), which is the entry point to the Alpine Route.
Access from Omachi Onsenkyo/Hinatayama Highlands to Ogisawa Station
Omachi Onsenkyo and Hinatayama Highlands are located on the road connecting downtown Omachi and Ogisawa Station, and local buses on this route stop at these places. They are convenient accommodation sites for sightseeing on the Alpine Route.
See access for Omachi.
* Seasonally, some express buses stop at Ogisawa Station. See detailed information such as time and fare tables for express buses between Hakuba and Shinjuku on the Alpico Transportation website.
From Accommodation in Omachi Onsenkyo
| Route | Required time | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| Local bus From Omachi Onsenkyo to Ogisawa Sta. | 27 min | One-way Adult 1,010 yen |
When riding on a local bus from Omachi Onsenkyo bus stop, please pay the fare as you are get off the bus. (No ticket office)
* At Ogisawa Station, you can purchase your bus ticket at the ticket office close to the bus stop. When staff are not available at the office, please pay the fare as you get off the bus.
Alpico Transportation website (local buses to Ogisawa) (Japanese)
| Route | Required time | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| Taxi From Omachi Onsenkyo to Ogisawa Sta. | Approx. 20 min | Standard size (for a group of 4 to 5) Approx. 4,480 yen Jumbo size (for a group of up to 9) Approx. 6,980 yen |
* At Omachi Onsenkyo taxi stand (in front of the Sake Museum), there may be no taxis available due to an unexpected number of visitors.
* When you cannot find any taxis at the stand, please contact the taxi operating company.
Alps Daiichi Kotsu Phone: (0261)22-2121
Shinshu Alpico Taxi Phone: (0261)23-2323
Access to Omachi Onsenkyo
| Route | Required time | Fare |
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| Local bus From Shinano Omachi to Omachi Onsenkyo | 13 min | One-way Adult 530 yen |
| Taxi From Shinano Omachi to Omachi Onsenkyo | Approx. 10 min | Standard size (for a group of 4 to 5) Approx. 2,600 yen Jumbo size (for a group of up to 9) Approx. 4,040 yen |
| Express bus From Nagano Station East Exit to Omachi Onsenkyo | 1 hr 20 min | One-way Adult 2,300 yen Return Adult 3,700 yen (valid for 7 days) |
From Accommodation in Hinatayama Highlands
| Route | Required time | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| Local bus From Hinatayama Highlands to Ogisawa | 24 min | One-way Adult 930 yen Return Adult 1,700 yen (valid for 7 days) |
* When riding on a local bus from Hinatayama Highlands bus stop, please pay the fare as you are get off the bus. (No ticket office)
* At Ogisawa Station, you can purchase your bus ticket at the ticket office close to the bus stop. When staff are not available at the office, please pay the fare as you get off the bus. (Round-trip tickets are available at the ticket office in front of Shinano Omachi Station.)
Alpico Kotsu website (local buses to Ogisawa) (Japanese)
| Route | Required time | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| Taxi From Hinatayama Highlands to Ogisawa | Approx. 20 min | Standard size (for a group of 4 to 5) Approx. 3,980 yen Jumbo size (for a group of up to 9) Approx. 6,260 yen |
Access to Hinatayama Highlands
| Route | Required time | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| Local bus From Shinano Omachi to Ogisawa | 16 min | One-way Adult 600 yen |
| Taxi From Shinano Omachi to Hinatayama Highlands | Approx. 10 min | Standard size (for a group of 4 to 5) Approx. 3,000 yen Jumbo size (for a group of up to 9) Approx. 4,640 yen |
| Express bus From Nagano Station East Exit to Omachi Onsenkyo to Kuroyon Royal Hotel | 1 hr 23 min | One-way Adult 2,200 yen Return Adult 3,500 yen (valid for 7 days) |
More Accommodation
Omachi Onsenkyo, Hinatayama Highlands, and the area around Shinano Omachi Station are convenient accommodation sites on the bus route to Ogisawa Station of the Alpine Route. However, there are many hotels and inns in the vicinity of other tourist destinations nearby.
Here is the list of accommodation in Omachi.
Access from Nagano Station East Exit to Ogisawa Station
From Nagano Station, take an express bus for Ogisawa Station at bus stop No. 25 on the East Exit side.
Express buses stop at Omachi Onsenkyo and Kuroyon Royal Hotel in Hinatayama Kogen (highlands), convenient for guests visiting the Alpine Route and staying at accommodation in these areas of Omachi.
See access for Omachi.
| Route | Required time | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| Express bus From Nagano Station East Exit to Ogisawa | 1 hr 45 min | One-way Adult 2,600 yen Return Adult 4,200 yen (valid for 7 days) |
* No reservation is required.
* In the winter period, buses only run between Nagano Station East Exit and Kuroyon Royal Hotel.
* One-way tickets are available on board the express bus.
* You cannot pay with 5,000 and 10,000 yen notes on the bus. No change can be given.
* Return tickets are available at the following places:
In the vicinity of Nagano Station
・Alpico Transportation Information Center in front of Nagano Station
・Nagano Bus Terminal
・Shinanoki shop at the East Exit
In Omachi City
・Reservation Counter in JR Shinano Omachi Station (Nagano to Shinano Omachi Station)
・Kuroyon Royal Hotel (Nagano to Omachi Onsenkyo and Kuroyon Royal Hotel)
Alpico Kotsu website (express buses between Nagano and Omachi) (Japanese)
* You cannot ride on express buses only for the section between Shinano Omachi Station and Ogisawa. Use a local bus for Ogisawa or a taxi for travel in that section.
Notes:
Express buses departing Nagano Station East Exit for Ogisawa stop at Shinano Omachi Station, Omachi Onsenkyo, and Kuroyon Royal Hotel bus stops only for passengers getting off.
Express buses departing Ogisawa for Nagano Station East Exit stop at Shinano Omachi Station, Omachi Onsenkyo, and Kuroyon Royal Hotel bus stops only for passengers getting on.
* You cannot ride on express buses between limited stops for getting on/off, such as between Omachi Onsenkyo and Shinano Omachi Station. Use a local bus for Ogisawa or a taxi for travel in that section.
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