To Norikura Snow Wall 

• The Norikura Snow Wall Bus (Haruyama Bus) is scheduled to run as far to N-38 Kuraigahara Sanso until late May, and will continue the service to N-40 Daisekkei / Path to Katanokoya after snow removal (schedule in late May).
• Daisekkei / Path to Katanokoya to Kuraigahara Sanso is about 4 km. Walking downward is recommended. A field of Siberian dwaft pine is revealed beyond the snow corridor, with views as far to the Southern Japan Alps and Yatsugatake range. Walking on the roadway to Tatamidaira is prohibited. No entry at any time.
• The bus towards Norikura Kogen Tourist Center departing at 7:35 from Shin-Shimashima will be cancelled if the Haruyama bus is cancelled.

To Matsumoto

Important Information

• The date that operations are scheduled to begin may change due to snow removal.
• Only major stops are listed on the timetable.
• Operation between N-38 Kuraigahara Sanso and N-40 Daisekkei / Path to Katanokoya are scheduled to begin from late May.
• As the route includes high altitude mountain roads, buses will be cancelled if we determine that the safety of the route is less that ideal due to road conditions such as inclement weather, heavy snowfall, or icy roads

Please read before making an inquiry:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. This bus accepts the following bus passes: 2-Day Free Passport, 2-Day Free Passport plus ONE, and 4-Day WIDE Free Passport.

FAQs

Please read through the information on this page thoroughly. If you have any further inquiries, check our FAQs page.

Fare

Children’s fares

• 12 years and older: Adult fare
• 6 to under 12 years old: Child fare (Half of adult fare)
• 1 to under 6 years old: One child travels for free per accompanying adult. When traveling alone, child fare applies.
• Under 1 year old: Free of charge