The distance between Kamakura and Hakuba is around 281km (175 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4hrs.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Kamakura to Hakuba by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Tokyo then Itoigawa and then to Minami-Otari.
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There are several options for getting from Kamakura to Hakuba by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥10,815 ($79) and will take around 4h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥4,245 ($31).
The distance between Kamakura and Hakuba is around 281km (175 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 215km (133 miles)
It takes around 4h 30m to get from Kamakura and Hakuba by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Kamakura to Hakuba is to drive which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx ¥4,245 ($31).
The cheapest way to travel between Kamakura and Hakuba, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥10,815 ($79) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Kamakura and Hakuba. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Kamakura to Hakuba. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tokyo, Itoigawa and Minami-Otari. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.
Japan Railways, Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Kamakura and Hakuba. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kamakura and Hakuba. We recommend that you drive to Hakuba. instead which will take 4hrs.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kamakura to Hakuba. We recommend that you take the train to Tokyo then Itoigawa and then to Minami-Otari. instead which will take 4h 30m.
The closest major airport to Hakuba is Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) (MMJ) which is approximately 59km (37 miles) from Hakuba. Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) (HND) and Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) (NGO) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Kamakura and Hakuba. The distance is around 281km (175 miles) by road and it will take around 4hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kamakura to Hakuba is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around ¥10,815 ($79).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 4h 30m | ¥10,815($79) | every 4 hours | 410km (255 miles) |
Drive | 4hrs | ¥4,245($31) | on demand | 281km (175 miles) |
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The following major airports near Hakuba offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.