How to go to Tsugaike Nature Garden 栂池自然園
The typical route to Tsugaike Nature Garden 栂池自然園 involves the Tsugaike Panorama Way 栂池パノラマ ウェイ, encompassing a network of gondolas, ropeways, and lifts from Tsugaike Kogen Bus Stop 栂池高原バス停. This bus stop is reachable by public transport from either Shinjuku Bus Terminal 新宿バスターミナル or Nagano Station 長野駅.
You can get take express buses via Shinjuku - Hakuba Line 新宿-白馬線 or Nagano - Hakuba Line 長野-白馬線 to get to Tsugaike Kogen Bus Stop 栂池高原バス停 from Shinjuku Bus Terminal 新宿バスターミナル or Nagano Station 長野駅 respectively.
Both lines pass by Hakuba Goryu Bus Stop 白馬五竜バス停 and Hakuba Happo Bus Terminal 白馬八方バスターミナル, key stops for hikers venturing into the Ushirotateyama Mountain Range 後立山連峰. It's crucial to get off at the correct stop to start your hike as planned.
A direct bus via Shinjuku - Hakuba Line 新宿-白馬線 from Shinjuku Bus Terminal 新宿バスターミナル will take you straight to Tsugaike Kogen Bus Stop 栂池高原バス停.
For those looking to maximize their time, consider the overnight option offered by Shinjuku - Hakuba Line 新宿-白馬線. However, the journey to Hakuba 白馬村 boasts breathtaking views, particularly in autumn.
To ensure you don't miss out on these scenic vistas, we would strongly recommend traveling during daylight for at least one leg of your trip to Tsugaike Kogen Bus Stop 栂池高原バス停.
We highly recommend opting for the 3-row bus over the 4-row option for a more comfortable sleep during your journey
| Shinjuku Bus Terminal 新宿バスターミナル | Hakuba Goryu Bus Stop 白馬五竜バス停 | Hakuba Happo Bus Terminal 白馬八方バスターミナル | Tsugaike Kogen Bus Stop 栂池高原バス停 | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:35 | 11:36 | 11:48 | – | Everyday: Apr 20 (Sat) – May 06 (Mon) Jul 13 (Sat) – Sep 23 (Mon) Weekends: Apr 13 (Sat) – Nov 03 (Sun) Other days: Oct 14 (Mon) Nov 04 (Mon) |
| 7:35 | 12:36 | 12:48 | Everyday Apr 01 (Mon) – Dec 06 (Fri) | |
| 23:05 | 5:32 | 5:44 | 6:04 | Everyday: Apr 19 (Fri) – May 05 (Sun) Jul 12 (Fri) – Sep 22 (Sun) Weekends: Apr 12 (Fri) – Nov 02 (Sat) Other days: Oct 13 (Sun) Nov 03 (Sun) |
Source: ALPICO kotsu Co., ltd. (Last updated: 2024-06-01)
The Nagano - Hakuba Line 長野-白馬線, starting from Nagano Station 長野駅, is a great choice for hikers aiming to reach Tsugaike Kogen Bus Stop 栂池高原バス停 early, avoiding overnight travel. Consider spending the night in Nagano City 長野市 for a fresh morning start on your hike. While this means additional accommodation costs, it could be a worthwhile investment for maintaining your sleep cycle.
The Nagano - Hakuba Line 長野-白馬線 operates from Apr 01, 2024 (Mon) to Nov 30, 2024 (Sat).
Note that Tsugaike Kogen Bus Stop 栂池高原バス停 is not the terminal stop for the Nagano - Hakuba Line 長野-白馬線.
Also note that reservation is not needed.
| Nagano Station East Exit 長野駅東口 | Hakuba Goryu Escal Plaza 白馬五竜エスカルプラザ | Hakuba Goryu Bus Stop 白馬五竜バス停 | Hakuba Station 白馬駅 | Hakuba Happo Bus Terminal 白馬八方バスターミナル | Tsugaike Kogen Bus Stop 栂池高原バス停 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:20 | – | 9:25 | 9:30 | 9:35 | 9:57 |
| 9:50 | 11:00 | 11:05 | 11:10 | 11:15 | 11:37 |
| 11:00 | – | 12:05 | 12:10 | 12:15 | 12:37 |
| 14:00 | – | 15:05 | 15:10 | 15:15 | 15:37 |
| 17:10 | – | 18:15 | 18:20 | 18:25 | – |
| 18:20 | – | 19:25 | 19:30 | 19:35 | – |
| 20:00 | – | 21:05 | 21:10 | 21:15 | – |
Source: ALPICO kotsu Co., ltd. (Last updated: 2024-06-01)
Alternatively, you can get to Hakuba Station 白馬駅 or Hakuba Happo Bus Terminal 白馬八方バスターミナル first and transfer to a local bus to Tsugaike Kogen Bus Stop 栂池高原バス停.
The name of the local bus route is the Hakuba - Tsugaike Highlands Line (Descend) 白馬駅栂池高原線 (下り).
The Hakuba - Tsugaike Highlands Line (Descend) 白馬駅栂池高原線 (下り) operates from Apr 01 (Mon) to Nov 30 (Sat).
Take note that the Tsugaike Kogen Bus Stop 栂池高原バス停 is not the first stop on this bus route.
| Tsugaike Kogen Bus Stop 栂池高原バス停 | Hakuba Happo Bus Terminal 白馬八方バスターミナル | Hakuba Station 白馬駅 | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | 6:30 | 6:35 | |
| - | 8:20 | 8:25 | |
| 9:35 | 9:59 | 10:04 | Everyday: Jul 03 (Wed) – Aug 25 (Sun) Weekends & Public holidays: Aug 31 (Sat) – Sep 23 (Mon) |
| 10:46 | 11:10 | 11:15 | |
| 11:40 | 12:04 | 12:09 | |
| 14:00 | 14:24 | 14:29 | |
| 14:21 | 14:45 | 14:50 | |
| 15:26 | 15:50 | 15:55 | |
| 17:21 | 17:45 | 17:50 |
Source: ALPICO kotsu Co., ltd. (Last updated: 2024-06-02)
From Tsugaike Kogen Bus Stop 栂池高原バス停, you have options: express buses to Nagano Station 長野駅 or Shinjuku Bus Terminal 新宿バスターミナル, or local buses to Hakuba Happo Bus Terminal 白馬八方バスターミナル or Hakuba Station 白馬駅 for further connections.
Now, let's explore the express bus options first.
| Tsugaike Kogen Bus Stop 栂池高原バス停 | Hakuba Happo Bus Terminal 白馬八方バスターミナル | Hakuba Goryu Bus Stop 白馬五竜バス停 | Shinjuku Bus Terminal 新宿バスターミナル | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| – | 14:15 | 14:27 | 19:28 | Everyday: Apr 20 (Sat) – May 06 (Mon) Jul 13 (Sat) – Sep 23 (Mon) Weekends: Apr 13 (Sat) – Nov 03 (Sun) Other days: Oct 14 (Mon) Nov 04 (Mon) |
| – | 15:15 | 15:27 | 20:28 | Everyday Apr 01 (Mon) – Dec 06 (Fri) |
| 17:00 | 17:20 | 17:32 | 22:33 | Everyday: Apr 20 (Sat) – May 06 (Mon) Jul 13 (Sat) – Sep 23 (Mon) Weekends: Apr 13 (Sat) – Nov 03 (Sun) Other days: Oct 14 (Mon) Nov 04 (Mon) |
Source: ALPICO kotsu Co., ltd. (Last updated: 2024-06-01)
The Nagano - Hakuba Line 長野-白馬線 operates from Apr 01, 2024 (Mon) to Nov 30, 2024 (Sat).
Note that Tsugaike Kogen Bus Stop 栂池高原バス停 is not the terminal stop for the Nagano - Hakuba Line 長野-白馬線.
Also note that reservation is not needed.
| Tsugaike Kogen Bus Stop 栂池高原バス停 | Hakuba Happo Bus Terminal 白馬八方バスターミナル | Hakuba Station 白馬駅 | Hakuba Goryu Bus Stop 白馬五竜バス停 | Hakuba Goryu Escal Plaza 白馬五竜エスカルプラザ | Nagano Station East Exit 長野駅東口 | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| – | 6:30 | 6:35 | 6:40 | – | 7:50 | Goes onwards to Nagano Bus Terminal 長野バスターミナル on weekends; Arrives 8:00 |
| – | 8:20 | 8:25 | 8:30 | – | 9:35 | |
| 10:38 | 11:10 | 11:15 | 11:20 | – | 12:25 | |
| 14:13 | 14:45 | 14:50 | 14:55 | 15:00 | 16:10 | |
| – | 15:50 | 15:55 | 16:00 | – | 17:05 | |
| – | 17:45 | 17:50 | 17:55 | – | 19:00 |
Usually people will take a free shuttle bus from to Hakuba Goryu Bus Stop 白馬五竜バス停, and then transfer to the direct buses to get to Hakuba Goryu Escal Plaza 白馬五竜エスカルプラザ.
If you plan to go Hakuba Goryu Escal Plaza 白馬五竜エスカルプラザ and want to avoid having to transfer buses, consider the only bus trip that would reach Hakuba Goryu Escal Plaza 白馬五竜エスカルプラザ at 15:00PM.
Source: ALPICO kotsu Co., ltd. (Last updated: 2024-06-01)
Now, we take a look at the local bus option.
The Hakuba - Tsugaike Highlands Line (Descend) 白馬駅栂池高原線 (下り) operates from Apr 01 (Mon) to Nov 30 (Sat).
Take note that the Tsugaike Kogen Bus Stop 栂池高原バス停 is not the first stop on this bus route.
| Tsugaike Kogen Bus Stop 栂池高原バス停 | Hakuba Happo Bus Terminal 白馬八方バスターミナル | Hakuba Station 白馬駅 | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | 6:30 | 6:35 | |
| - | 8:20 | 8:25 | |
| 9:35 | 9:59 | 10:04 | Everyday: Jul 03 (Wed) – Aug 25 (Sun) Weekends & Public holidays: Aug 31 (Sat) – Sep 23 (Mon) |
| 10:46 | 11:10 | 11:15 | |
| 11:40 | 12:04 | 12:09 | |
| 14:00 | 14:24 | 14:29 | |
| 14:21 | 14:45 | 14:50 | |
| 15:26 | 15:50 | 15:55 | |
| 17:21 | 17:45 | 17:50 |
Source: ALPICO kotsu Co., ltd. (Last updated: 2024-06-02)
From Hakuba Happo Bus Terminal 白馬八方バスターミナル, you can easily look up bus services to get you home using major Japanese bus directory sites.
Unfortunately, most of these resources are predominantly in Japanese.