Getting to myoko kogen and daiju

Coming via Shinkansen (high speed train) from Tokyo or Ueno station via Nagano is probably the most popular way of getting to Myoko Kogen with a total duration of about 3.5 hours. The trip from Tokyo to Nagano is a bit under 2 hours. At Nagano you will need to switch to the Kita Shinano line. Departure times from Nagano are generally convenient and you will not need to spend much time at the station. The trip from Nagano to Myoko Kogen lasts about one hour. Exit at Myoko Kogen Station, the last stop of the Kita Shinano line.

Please note that in cases of heavy snowfall the Kita Shinano line may experience delays. In such cases you can come to Myoko Kogen via JoetsuMyoko station. 

Once at Myoko Kogen station our staff will meet you and bring you to the lodge. Please note that for the safety of our staff we prefer not to do pick-ups after 5pm. Please let us know in advance if you require pick-up because we may not be able to accommodate last minute requests. Should there be any issue there are taxi services and a taxi stand right outside of the station. Please follow this link to Kogen taxi services.

If you are coming by car from Tokyo, the trip should take 4 to 5 hours depending on weather conditions. GPS or Google Maps work fine for navigation. Your car should ideally be 4WD, equipped with snow tyres and with snow chains available. 

If you want to avoid a train trip, you may opt for the Nagano Snow Shuttle service which connects the Narita and Haneda airports to snow resorts. Please follow this link for time tables and reservations for the upcoming season.