Getting to and from Myoko Kogen
Are you flying to Japan?
If you are considering bringing your own skis / snowboard we recommend checking baggage allowances with your airline to ensure you don't get stuck with overweight bags at the airport. A number of airlines have recently changed their policies, making travel with sports gear more difficult.
Luggage Transfer Service
The 'Takyubin' or 'Black Cat' luggage transfer service in Japan is cheap, safe and reliable.
This service is available from the desk in the Arrivals lobby immediately after passing through Customs at Narita Airport. Ask an airport staff member to show you where.
Delivery is generally overnight, however you should check with the counter staff what time your luggage will arrive at your accommodation before sending it.
So long as delivery suits your timetable, we strongly recommend using this service as it will make your train ride that much easier and less stressful.
You will need to have your accommodation name, address and phone number details with you when sending luggage from Narita. Allow approximately 2,000 yen for a large bag.
Luggage can also be sent from Myoko (or anywhere in Japan) back to Narita, which you can then pick up before checking in to your outbound flight. Luggage must be sent two to three days prior to your flight. You will need to know your flight number and which terminal your flight leaves from when sending.
At the time of sending your luggage to Narita you will be issued with a receipt. It is extremely important you keep this safe as you will need to present it upon collection of your bags at the Takyubin counter in the Narita Departure area.
Most accommodations in Myoko can assist you with sending your bags back to Narita.
If you need extra assistance, please feel free to ask us at the Myoko Snowsports Office.
From Narita (Tokyo) International Airport to Tokyo Station
Your flight into Narita (Tokyo) will arrive at either Terminal 1 or Terminal 2. From here follow the signs to the train station located on the lower levels. Catch the JR Narita Express (N'EX) to JR Tokyo station. The N'EX leaves several times per hour. You can stow your bags in the luggage storage sections at the ends of the carriages. Travel time is about 1 hour 15 minutes.
If you are staying overnight in Tokyo and would prefer a private transfer to your hotel by car, go to www.tokyoairporter.com.
From Tokyo Station to Nagano
Follow the green 'Asama Shinkansen to Nagano' signage to find your platform (usually 22 or 23). Carriages are labeled as either 'Reserved' or 'Non-reserved'.
Check your ticket or ask a conductor if you are unsure which carriage to get on. You can store your luggage in the spaces behind the last row of seats on each carriage, and/or on the overhead racks (these are capable of holding ski / snowboard bags). This train departs 2 to 3 times per hour. Travel time is about 1 hour 40 minutes.
From Nagano to Myoko
Change trains at Nagano. You can ask a station attendant to direct you to the platform for the train to Myoko Kogen station (almost all Japanese can speak enough English to give directions). Travel time is about 40 minutes.
The accommodation / resort areas are about 10 minutes by taxi from Myoko Kogen station. Some accommodations provide a complimentary shuttle – Confirm this beforehand, and if yours does have their phone number with you to call once you arrive at the station.
Alternatively, a direct shuttle bus is available between Nagano station and Myoko accommodations. This service is available by reservation everyday throughout the season and costs ¥4,400 per person. For more information and reservations go to www.myoko.tv/foreign/english/access/shuttle.html.
Train Timetables
To view train timetables to and from Narita, Tokyo, Nagano and Myoko Kogen stations, visit www.hyperdia.com and follow the directions below:
Type details in the 'From' and 'To' boxes:
Select the date you want to travel. It does not matter what time you select as you can view all departure times for each day on the following pages. Then click the 'Search' button.
To view all departure times for that day click on 'Station timetable' - shown here below 'TOKYO'. Then you can also click on the train you want, to view arrival times.
Repeat this process for trains from Nagano to Myoko Kogen (and your return trip).
Don't worry if you are delayed and miss your preferred train, there will be another one soon afterwards.
If you would like additional travel details and tips, the team at MyokoKogen.net has put together some very useful information.
Are you flying from Seoul, Shanghai, Dalian or Vladivostok?
It will be quicker for you to get to Myoko by flying into Toyama Airport instead of Narita (Tokyo). The following airlines fly to and from Toyama:
From Seoul - Asiana
From Shanghai - Shanghai Airlines
From Dalian - China Southern Airlines
From Vladivostok - Vladivostok Air
