Getting there
From Tokyo to Karuizawa
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By train
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From Tokyo you can reach Karuizawa in 65-80 minutes by taking the JR Hokuriku Shinkansen. The one-way ticket costs around 5,500 yen and is included with the Japan Rail Pass, JR Tokyo Wide Pass, and other JR passes.
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By bus
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From Tokyo, highway buses run five times a day between Ikebukuro Station and Karuizawa Station. The trip takes about three hours and costs between 2,300 and 2,900 yen, depending on the day.
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From Kusatsu Onsen to Karuizawa
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By bus
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From Kusatsu Onsen, Kusakaru buses run every 1-2 hours to Karuizawa, with a stop at Shiraito Waterfall. The ride takes about 80 minutes and costs 2,240 yen one way.
From Nagano to Karuizawa
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By train
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From Nagano you can reach Karuizawa in 35 minutes by the JR Hokuriku Shinkansen, with a one-way ticket costing about 3,500 yen. This journey is fully covered by the Japan Rail Pass. Alternatively, you can take the Shinano Railway, which takes 90-100 minutes and costs 1,670 yen. Trains depart once or twice per hour, but most require a train change at Komoro Station. JR passes are not valid on the Shinano Railway.
From Osaka to Karuizawa
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By bus
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From Osaka, overnight buses run to Karuizawa, with several companies offering the service. The trip takes about eight hours and costs around 9,500 yen.
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From Kyoto to Karuizawa
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By bus
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From Kyoto, you can take an overnight bus to Karuizawa. The journey takes about eight hours and costs around 9,500 yen. Several companies offer this service.
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