How to Get to Mt. Nikko-Shirane

You can board Hokuriku and Joetsu shinkansen services at Tokyo Station.

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Joetsu Shinkansen trains from Tokyo Station reach Jomo-Kogen Station in around 70 minutes. The train fare is covered by various Japan Rail Passes.

This station in the Minakami area is a stop on the Joetsu Shinkansen from Tokyo and is a gateway to northwestern Gunma. Buses stop in front of the east exit of the station. There is a tourist information center near the east exit. Buses for Numata Station and Oze Tokura depart from Bus Stop No.2 in front of the station.

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Although a few bus services to Oze Tokura start from Jomo-Kogen Station, most depart from Numata Station. Take a Sarugakyo Line bus (Kan-etsu Transportation) to Numata Station. You can pay the fare in cash or with a transportation IC card as you exit the bus. The trip takes about 25 minutes.

There are several restaurants and cafes in front of the station, and buses for destinations in northern Gunma. Take a bus bound for Oze Tokura from Bus Stop No.1 in front of the station. The station is also accessible by train from Takasaki Station and Minakami Station.

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Take a Kamata Line bus (Kan-etsu Transportation) to Kamata Bus Stop. The trip takes around 1 hour. Timetables for the bus services may differ between summer and winter.

This convenient transfer point is in Katashina Village. There is a Kan-etsu Transportation office at the stop, with public restrooms. There are shops and restaurants nearby.

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Board a Kan-etsu Transportation bus bound for Yumoto Onsen, and get off at the Mt. Nikko-Shirane Ropeway bus stop (around 20 minutes).

From the bus stop, it’s about 5 minutes on foot to the Mt. Nikko-Shirane Ropeway ticket office. Take the ropeway to the top station for views of the summit of Mt. Nikko-Shirane. There is a restaurant, observation decks, and hiking trails.

You can board Hokuriku and Joetsu shinkansen services at Tokyo Station.

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Shinkansen trains from Tokyo Station reach Takasaki Station in under 1 hour. The train fare is covered by various Japan Rail Passes.

Takasaki is a stop on the Joetsu and Hokuriku Shinkansen lines, and the gateway to Gunma: trains and buses depart from Takasaki Station to destinations across Gunma.

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The Katashina Takasaki Snow Liner (Kan-etsu Transportation) usually runs every day from Takasaki Station during the peak winter ski season (late December through early January), then on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays until mid-March. The bus departs from the east exit of Takasaki Station and reaches Roadside Station Oze Katashina in less than 2 hours. When reserving a seat on the bus, be sure to select Marunuma Kogen Ski Resort for your final destination. A free shuttle bus will take you from the roadside station to Mt. Nikko-Shirane Ropeway.

This modern rest area has a restaurant, restrooms, an observation deck, a produce market and a free onsen foot bath. In winter, free shuttle buses take guests to the nearby snow resorts (prior reservations required).

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If you select Marunuma Kogen Ski Resort when reserving the express bus, the ski resort shuttle bus will pick you up at Roadside Station Oze Katashina. The transfer is free. There are several resorts in the area, so be sure to choose Marunuma Kogen.

The shuttle bus takes passengers near the Mt. Nikko-Shirane Ropeway ticket office. Take the ropeway to the top station for mountain views. There is a restaurant, observation decks, and a variety of ski courses.