Shirahone Onsen ⇆ Norikura Kogen

To reach Norikura Kogen from Shirahone Onsen in winter:

Please take the Shirahone Onsen – Matsumoto bus and get off at the K-17 Oyakodaki bus stop. From there, transfer to the Norikura Kogen – Matsumoto bus at the same K-17 Oyakodaki bus stop. Remember to cross the road to the opposite side when you get off at Oyakodaki bus stop.

Please note that the transfer time might not be very convenient. Instead, consider asking your hotel to assist you in calling a taxi for a more comfortable journey.

To reach Shirahone Onsen from Norikura Kogen in winter:

Please take the Norikura Kogen – Matsumoto bus and get off at the K-17 Oyakodaki bus stop. From there, transfer to the Shirahone Onsen – Matsumoto bus at the same K-17 Oyakodaki bus stop. Remember to cross the road to the opposite side when you get off at Oyakodaki bus stop.

Please note that the transfer time might not be very convenient. Instead, consider calling a taxi for a more comfortable journey.

Important Information

Please read before making an inquiry:

This is a non-reserved bus; you cannot reserve a seat in advance. Please purchase your ticket on the day of boarding. If you board the bus at a stop without a ticket counter, you can buy your ticket onboard. This bus rarely fill up, so no need for concern.
This bus operates every day, yearly.
We typically update this timetable in late March. If the new schedule is not yet available, please be patient for its release. We kindly ask that you refrain from inquiring about the new timetable, as we cannot provide more details than what is available on the timetable page.
We do not accept reservation requests, regardless of the number of passengers or requests from travel agencies.
This bus has a luggage compartment where you can stow your suitcases. There are no restrictions on the number or size of items. Items such as ice axes, poles, pickaxes can potentially damage other passengers’ luggage. Please store them inside your backpack or carry them separately in a dedicated cover or bag. Loading and unloading of luggage is your responsibility.
For daytime buses, bicycles can be stored in the trunk. Bicycles should be disassembled and packed in a dedicated bag for assembly-type bicycles or in a specific bag for folding bicycles.
See Google Map for R-25 Shirahone Onsen bus stop
If you board the bus from Shirahone Onsen, you can pay the bus fare with the driver or bus staff. (Cash only)