What is a Ryokan? Ryokans are the best way to experience Japanese culture and enjoy the true comforts of Japanese hospitality and service.
Hot springs have a very long history in Japan, and they are an intimate part of Japanese culture. There are over 3,000 "onsen" ,or hot springs, in Japan. Many can be found at the ryokans available on Japanese Guest Houses.
From Tokyo to Hakuba Station: Departing from Tokyo Station to Nagano passengers board the Nagano Shinkansen Bullet Train Asama. It will take about 4 hours and 30 minutes.
From Shin-Osaka Station or Kyoto Station to Hakuba Station: Departing Osaka or Kyoto catch the Sanyo Shinkansen Bullet Train to Nagoya and transfer to the Chuo limited express (Shinano) departs from Nagoya Station and travel directly to Hakuba Station. It will take about 5 hours from Shin-Osaka Station to Hakuba.
Jump daimae Hokujo Hakubamura
Kitaazumi-gun
Nagano-ken
