Order Your JRPass
Order Your JRPass

Forum

Enter your new post below.

Back to General Japan Travel

Ski Trip to Nagano and Hokkaido

rebeccann_b
rebeccann_b
about 6 years ago
1 answer

Hi,

We are coming to Japan this January for 2 weeks to ski and would like to ski in both Nagano and Niseko. We are trying to determine the best order in which to travel.

We arrive at NRT at 4:30 PM, is it possible to get an overnight train to Niseko departing that evening? Otherwise, we would likely go to Nagano first and it looks like the train departures from NRT are frequent and we would be able to arrive that evening?

Also, any general advice on which order to visit both areas would be great!

Thanks!

avatar
Daniel-san
18919 posts
about 6 years ago
Expert

Hi there,

Niseko is quite far from Narita Airport, some people even fly to Hokkaido instead to take the train from there to Niseko. You would not have enough time to make the trip up with a 4:30 PM arrival, there are also no night trains. You could however still make it to Nagano. Getting on the Narita Express and then Shinkansen to Nagano is straightforward and covered by the JR Pass. Then look at setting a proper date going to Niseko.

I don't do a lot of wintersport myself but usually recommend checking snowjapan.com, they have a lot of info in resort. When you are in Niseko, I would also recommend a visit to Sapporo :)

Hope this helps,
Daniel

Useful!0
Reply

Looking for more information? Search the forum

Select Category

Instant Quote

Starting from $336.00 for 7 days of unlimited Japan Rail travel

Can’t find the answer?

Learn from over 18045 questions about the Japan Rail Pass, or ask our Japan Rail travel experts

Ask Question

Get pocket Wifi in Japan

Get pocket Wifi in Japan
Japan Rail Pass

Visit us on Facebook

Get inspired for your visit to Japan by following us on Instagram and don't forget your own shots once you are there.


Find out where to buy the japan rail pass online.

Order your JRPass Now!

Order Now

We have special prices for children and great first class options. See all tickets or see our range of Regional Passes