2026–2027 SNOWLINER
Ski Buses from Tokyo, Nagoya & Osaka
2026–2027 SNOWLINER｜Timetables for Hakuba, Shiga Kogen, Madarao and Myoko
ALL ROUTES
All SNOWLINER Routes
Select a route to view its PDF timetable or detailed route guide.
TOKYO ⇄ HAKUBA
Tokyo ⇄ Hakuba
Connects Tokyo Station, Haneda Airport and Narita Airport with the Hakuba area.
TOKYO ⇄ SHIGA KOGEN
Tokyo ⇄ Shiga Kogen
Connects the Tokyo area with the main ski areas of Shiga Kogen.
TOKYO ⇄ MADARAO・MYOKO
Tokyo ⇄ Madarao & Myoko
Connects the Tokyo area with Madarao Kogen, Akakura and Myoko.
NAGOYA ⇄ HAKUBA
Nagoya ⇄ Hakuba
Connects Chubu Centrair International Airport and Nagoya Station with Hakuba.
NAGANO ⇄ HAKUBA
Nagano Station ⇄ Hakuba
Connects Nagano Station with Hakuba 47, Happo, Iwatake and Tsugaike Kogen.
OSAKA ⇄ HAKUBA
Osaka ⇄ Hakuba
An overnight ski bus connecting Osaka with the Hakuba area.
2026–2027 OSAKA ⇄ HAKUBA
Osaka ⇄ Hakuba Overnight Ski Bus
SNOWLINER connects Osaka with the Hakuba area. Depart Kansai in the evening and arrive the following morning at Hakuba Goryu, Happo, Iwatake, Tsugaike, Hakuba Norikura and Hakuba Cortina.
SEASON INFORMATION
2026–2027 Winter Season Information
The information below is based on JAMJAM LINER services SL431 and SL434. Please check the booking page for actual availability and the fare for your travel date.
| SL431｜Kansai to Shinshu | December 11, 2026 – March 27, 2027 |
|---|---|
| SL434｜Shinshu to Kansai | December 12, 2026 – March 28, 2027 |
| One-way fare | JPY 10,000–14,500 per person |
| Bus type | Overnight bus・three-row independent seats・toilet equipped |
| Reservations | Dynamic pricing applies. Reservations close when the bus is full. |
ROUTE OVERVIEW
Osaka ⇄ Hakuba Route
Kansai Boarding Locations
- Kobe Sannomiya
- Osaka Umeda
- Namba
- Kyoto
Hakuba Area Stops
- Omachi Onsen
- Hakuba Goryu
- Hakuba 47
- Happo Bus Terminal
- Happo・Wadano
- Iwatake・Shinden
- Iwatake Gondola
- Tsugaike Kogen A・C
- Hakuba Norikura
- Hakuba Norikura・Satomi
- Hakuba Cortina
2026–2027 TIMETABLE
Osaka to Hakuba Timetable
SL431｜Kansai to Shinshu
| Bus Stop | SL431 |
|---|---|
| Kobe Sannomiya | 19:45 |
| Osaka Umeda | 20:45 |
| Namba | 21:15 |
| Kyoto | 22:15 |
| Omachi Onsen | 5:30 next day |
| Hakuba Goryu | 6:00 next day |
| Hakuba 47 | 6:10 next day |
| Happo Bus Terminal | 6:20 next day |
| Happo・Wadano | 6:30 next day |
| Iwatake・Shinden | 6:40 next day |
| Iwatake Gondola | 6:50 next day |
| Tsugaike Kogen A | 7:05 next day |
| Tsugaike Kogen C | 7:07 next day |
| Hakuba Norikura | 7:15 next day |
| Hakuba Norikura・Satomi | 7:20 next day |
| Hakuba Cortina | 7:25 next day |
SL431 is an overnight bus. Select the day before your planned arrival in Hakuba as your boarding date. Times, boarding points and vehicle specifications may change; refer to your reservation confirmation for final details.
2026–2027 TIMETABLE
Hakuba to Osaka Timetable
SL434｜Shinshu to Kansai
Times at Hakuba Goryu, Lake Kizaki and Omachi Onsen vary by travel date.
| Bus Stop | 12/19–3/22 | 12/12–12/18 3/23–3/28 |
|---|---|---|
| Hakuba Cortina | 18:30 | 18:30 |
| Hakuba Norikura・Satomi | 18:35 | 18:35 |
| Hakuba Norikura | 18:45 | 18:45 |
| Tsugaike Kogen C | 18:50 | 18:50 |
| Tsugaike Kogen A | 19:00 | 19:00 |
| Iwatake Gondola | 19:20 | 19:20 |
| Iwatake・Shinden | 19:25 | 19:25 |
| Happo・Wadano | 19:35 | 19:35 |
| Happo Bus Terminal | 19:45 | 19:45 |
| Hakuba Goryu | 21:00 | 20:10 |
| Lake Kizaki | — | 20:40 |
| Omachi Onsen | 21:40 | 21:00 |
| Kyoto | 5:10 next day | 5:10 next day |
| Namba | 6:10 next day | 6:10 next day |
| Osaka Umeda | 6:45 next day | 6:45 next day |
| Kobe Sannomiya | 7:20 next day | 7:20 next day |
From December 19, 2026 to March 22, 2027, the bus departs Hakuba Goryu at 21:00 and Omachi Onsen at 21:40 and does not stop at Lake Kizaki. Up to December 18, 2026 and from March 23, 2027, it departs Hakuba Goryu at 20:10, Lake Kizaki at 20:40 and Omachi Onsen at 21:00.
2026–2027 FARE
Osaka ⇄ Hakuba Fare
Fares vary by travel date, weekend and peak period.
Dynamic pricing applies. Check the final fare and remaining seats shown for your selected date before booking.
BOARDING LOCATIONS
Kansai Boarding Locations
The meeting point and actual boarding point may differ. Follow the location and meeting time shown in your reservation confirmation.
Kobe Sannomiya
Meeting point: Kobe Sannomiya Highway Bus Waiting Room, PMPT Building 2F
Japanese address:
兵庫県神戸市中央区北長狭通2丁目7-12
Meeting time: Arrive 20 minutes before departure.
Osaka Umeda
Meeting point: Plaza Motor Pool
Japanese address:
大阪府大阪市北区豊崎3丁目10-9
Access: About 5 minutes on foot from Exit 4 of Osaka Metro Nakatsu Station.
Namba
Meeting point: Namba Parks-dori bus stop, opposite the west side of Parks Tower
Access: About 7 minutes on foot from Nankai Namba Station.
Important: Other operators use nearby stops. Check the JAMJAM LINER meeting information.
Kyoto
Meeting point: Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit sightseeing bus boarding area
Access: Exit through Kyoto Station Hachijo East Exit and cross Hachijo-dori.
Meeting time: Arrive 20 minutes before departure.
The final meeting points in Sannomiya, Umeda, Namba and Kyoto may change. Always check the boarding information sent after your reservation is confirmed.
HAKUBA BUS STOPS
Hakuba Boarding & Drop-off Locations
Select the bus stop closest to your accommodation. Check the distance between your hotel and the stop before booking.
Hakuba Bus Stop Map
Omachi Onsen
Stop: 大町温泉（Omachi Onsen）
Meeting point: In front of 湯けむり屋敷 薬師の湯
Hakuba Goryu
Stop: 五竜・エスカル（Goryu Escal Plaza）
Meeting point: In front of Escal Plaza
Japanese address:
〒399-9211
長野県北安曇郡白馬村神城22184-10
エスカルプラザ
Hakuba 47
Stop: 白馬47（Hakuba 47）
Meeting point: Hakuba 47 bus boarding area
Japanese address:
〒399-9211
長野県北安曇郡白馬村神城24196-47
Happo Bus Terminal
Stop: 八方バスターミナル（Happo）
Meeting point: Behind Happo Information Center, in front of Happo Cultural Hall
Japanese address:
〒399-9301
長野県北安曇郡白馬村北城5732-2
Happo・Wadano
Stop: 八方・和田野（Happo-Wadano）
Meeting point: In front of Hakuba Mominoki Hotel
Japanese address:
〒399-9301
長野県北安曇郡白馬村北城和田野4683-2
Iwatake Gondola
Stop: 岩岳ゴンドラ（Iwatake Gondola）
Meeting point: Bus terminal in front of the gondola
Japanese address:
〒399-9301
長野県北安曇郡白馬村北城12096
Iwatake・Shinden
Stop: 岩岳新田（Iwatake-Shinden）
Meeting point: Shinden Bus Terminal
Tsugaike Kogen
Stops: Tsugaike Kogen A・C
Japanese address:
〒399-9422
長野県北安曇郡小谷村千国乙12840-1 周辺
The Osaka route serves Tsugaike Kogen A and C. These are separate locations, so check the stop shown in your reservation confirmation.
Hakuba Norikura
Stop: 白馬乗鞍（Hakuba Norikura）
Meeting point: In front of Hakuba Alps Hotel
Japanese address:
〒399-9422
長野県北安曇郡小谷村千国乙12851
Hakuba Norikura・Satomi
Stop: 白馬乗鞍・里見（Hakuba Norikura・Satomi）
Meeting point: Satomi Bus Center bus stop
Hakuba Cortina
Stop: 白馬コルチナ（Hakuba Cortina）
Meeting point: In front of Hotel Green Plaza Hakuba
Japanese address:
〒399-9422
長野県北安曇郡小谷村千国乙12860-1
The check-in point and actual boarding point may differ. Always check the boarding information sent after your reservation is confirmed.
HOW TO BOOK
How to Book SNOWLINER
Choose Your Date and Direction
Confirm whether you will travel from Osaka to Hakuba or Hakuba to Osaka and select your boarding date.
Select Your Boarding and Drop-off Points
Choose your Kansai boarding location and the Hakuba stop closest to your accommodation.
Submit Your Reservation Details
Enter the passenger name, contact information, number of passengers and baggage details.
Receive Your Reservation Confirmation
After seat availability and the required procedures have been completed, save the reservation confirmation you receive.
Submitting a reservation request does not confirm your booking. Your reservation is confirmed only after seat availability and the required procedures have been completed and you have received a confirmation.
BAGGAGE
Baggage and Ski Equipment
Space inside the bus and baggage compartment is limited. Inform us when booking if you will carry large or special baggage. The final rules are shown on the booking page and in your reservation confirmation.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Has the 2026–2027 timetable been announced?
Yes. SL431 operates from December 11, 2026 to March 27, 2027, and SL434 operates from December 12, 2026 to March 28, 2027.
Is the Osaka to Hakuba service an overnight bus?
Yes. It departs the Kansai area in the evening and arrives in Hakuba the following morning.
Can I bring skis or a snowboard?
Yes. The standard allowance is one suitcase and one ski or snowboard bag per passenger at no extra charge. Confirm large or additional baggage when booking.
Which stops are available in Hakuba?
Main stops include Omachi Onsen, Hakuba Goryu, Hakuba 47, Happo Bus Terminal, Happo・Wadano, Iwatake・Shinden, Iwatake Gondola, Tsugaike Kogen A・C, Hakuba Norikura, Hakuba Norikura・Satomi and Hakuba Cortina. Hakuba 47 is served only in the Kansai-to-Hakuba direction.
Can the bus be delayed by snow?
Yes. Snowfall, road conditions and traffic congestion may cause delays. Allow sufficient time for onward connections.
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OSAKA ⇄ HAKUBA
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