Tokyo to Myoko Kogen by Train: The Ultimate Winter Route Guide

Tokyo to Myoko Kogen by Train: The Ultimate Winter Route Guide

Leaving the buzz of Tokyo behind, we jump on Japan’s legendary Shin Carasen. Bound for the snowcovered mountains of Myoko Gogen. In just a couple of hours, city streets give way to alpine peaks and steaming onens. I’ll show you the easiest way to get there by train, what it costs, and what to expect along the way. So, grab your rail pass and let’s ride north into Japan’s winter magic. Okay, so we just arrived Narita Airport and as I promised, I said I would show you how to get to Nago where the main ski fields are. So we’re looking that sign says train as we’ve just walked down the stairs from the duty free. So pretty simple. Just head towards where it says trains. train my J head downstairs to the ticket office. Okay, so now we head to where it says train. Not too difficult. And we’re looking for the Skyliner. Okay, so we’re here at the Skyliner ticket office and we’re getting a ticket to Uno, which is our first stop. Hello. Hello, Uno. Uno. Uno one. Yep. That’s pretty simple. That was about $26 Australian, which is about 20 $8. So, pretty cheap. Sorry about that. Okay. Yeah. So, about $26 Australian, about $80 US. about half hour from memory. Not too long. Down this trip many times. Can’t remember most of them. So, next we got a escalator downstairs to number one, which I don’t remember doing, but that’s okay. Normally when I fly in from Australia direct to Japan, it’s uh unlimited drink. So I’m not normally this coherent. So here we have the arrival of the Skyliner. Got a cart five, which I accidentally picked. You can see at the front there, number five. Okay, legends. We uh arrived at Uno and we just head out to JR line Shin Carson, which is the green. We just head up here. Shouldn’t be too far. We are head to JR castle green or keep heading this direction. Okay, don’t do what I do and lose your ticket. I’ve done that so many times in Japan. They’re pretty good. I I actually found the receipt, so it wasn’t the end of the world. But now we head out to the street. You can see got the uh JR Green and we just uh head up this escalator and hang a left nice and it’s not snowing last snowing so it’s a bit colder actually quite temperate nice and cool not too cold just Cool. I like I like that temperature. Okay, so you can see across the road there, we got JR station in the distance. We come out and you hang a left. We head down here about 100 m to the lights. We got the mad scramble across the road. Beautiful. Really enjoyable. So, we’re looking for the Shin Carson now. If the plane hadn’t been delayed, I’d be here about midday, but it got delayed. And I’m here peak hour, 5:00. Wonderful. And we’re looking for Shin Carson. That’s it. gate. Central gate JR up here up there or to the right, very orderly country. Okay, so we’re looking for our Shin Carson sign, which is up here telling us to go to the right. I need to get something to drink. I don’t know how many of these new days there are, but you know we’re on the right track when you go past the Hard Rock Cafe. And we’re heading towards the Shin Carson Gate. Okay. So, after we go past the Hard Rock, we come up here to the JR ticket reservations, we go in here. You got cash, you can use the machines, but I didn’t. And I’m going to go up to the the counter. So, we’re buying a ticket to Nago. Okay. Next time 510 Nag station. Yep. Yes. Okay. 620. Okay. Unreserved. Unreserved. Sorry. Unreserved this place. So from our ticket counter, we are heading to the Shashion station. Okay. So we’re searching for gate 20 and looking up at the board there. We’re heading there. Leaves in about 10 minutes. So, we timed it pretty perfectly. Never forget the first time we came here with the kids that uh we got here pretty late at night after a long flight from Australia and my son got downstairs and pretty much raled all over the the railway. And if you’ve seen my video from last time, you’ll remember the elevator of death escalator, I should say. So you’re heading down this giant escalator. You know you’re on the right track. So we only got about 4 minutes before the train leaves. So we did cut it thin, but I don’t want to hang around a train station too long either. So there’s just one more escalator and we’re at our track. does flow fairly well. And then we’re straight into the train. We’re coming. All right. So, here we have our shin castle. Crazy looking train running along. Yeah, we booked unreserved, but we got to uh just get on the train because it’s cards one to five are unreserved and it was going to leave possibly get to number five. Tell you right now, they don’t they don’t hang around for long. Shit’s catching. So, now I got to go down to the back of the train like this snowboard bag the whole way. It’s pissing me off. You can send it from the airport to your accommodation, which I highly recommend. My daughter did it, but I didn’t know the proper address. There’s no one really at the house I’m staying until I get there. I’m the one looking after it. This beer is going to taste good. Tell you right now, nice. Very modern. You can see it’s about the same price as an airline ticket in some countries with your about 50 about 50 US. So, two more cabins and we can relax. Okay, we’re in the last part of our journey. You come out of the Shin Carson gate is down there. And we’re heading down to the local railway ticket office. You don’t want to go to the don’t go to the tourist one. Only if you’re going to buy a Shin Casten ticket, you go there. So, we’re going to head down to the Shinano Railway ticket office. I’ve made that mistake a couple of times in the past. Wandered around. You can use the machines if you’ve got uh coins. If you haven’t, just heading heading to see old friendly mate in there, which I’ve just done and bought my ticket. Like I said, you can buy it there. And we just head around the corner to your Jr. local line gate. Hasn’t been the easiest vlog holding this uh snowboard bag and accessories on my way. So, but it’s all part of the the process. Just going to walk through. Thank you. So, we’ll just head through there and we’re going to Yep. Waiting for the English. Moa Gorgon at 10:53. Track number two. Just double check that. And elevated down to track number two. And we are waiting for the It is a rapid train. Uh, if you’re catching the normal train, it was gate six or I think six or seven from memory. But yeah, I’m on the rapid train. So, it’s track number two. And we’re here from here. We are not far away. Half hour. I used to catch the uh little red train. Now the express is a little blue train. Pretty cool looking train. Sweet looking. very different to um what I was expecting. I’ve got my take up bit of room with my gear, of course. Once you’ve done the stairway of death, which I call it, which I’ve done a few times, you know, no escalators on this one. Once you’ve done that, we are in Moan. And most people if you’re staying in accommodation will probably pick you up if you let them know in advance. I’ve always have on my five trips. Always been here to pick me up. I’m sure you get a taxi if you needed to, but haven’t had to since I’ve been coming here popping today, but I have to walk there once I find my ticket. Thanks again for watching Legends. And if you enjoyed this movie, make sure you like, subscribe, please leave us a comment. We would love to hear from you. See you in the next episode.

Tokyo to Myoko Kogen by train is one of the most scenic and efficient journeys you can take in Japan travel, especially for anyone heading to the snowfields of Nagano, skiing or snowboarding in Myoko Kogen Japan, or exploring the Japanese Alps winter destinations. In this video, we’ll show you exactly how to get from Tokyo to Myoko Kogen by train, step-by-step, including ticket prices, travel times, and insider tips for making the most of your trip from Tokyo Station to Nagano, and onward to Myoko Kogen Station on the Echigo Tokimeki Railway.

Whether you’re planning your next Japan winter holiday, looking for the best route to Japan’s ski resorts, or just curious what it’s like riding the Shinkansen (bullet train) through the Japanese countryside, this guide covers it all. We travel from Tokyo to Nagano via the Hokuriku Shinkansen, then transfer to a local line bound for Myoko Kogen, a hidden gem known for deep powder, natural hot springs, and classic Japanese ryokan stays.

In true GenXplorers style, we break it down in a simple, visual, and entertaining way — showing station signage, ticket machines, luggage storage options, and travel hacks that save you both time and yen. If you’re a first-time visitor to Japan or planning your Japan winter itinerary 2025, this is the most straightforward route to reach Myoko Kogen from Tokyo, whether you start from Narita Airport, Haneda Airport, or central Tokyo city.

The journey starts with the Keisei Skyliner from Narita to Ueno Station (about ¥2,580), then a quick connection to Tokyo Station, where we board the Hokuriku Shinkansen bound for Nagano. From there, it’s an easy transfer to the Myoko Haneuma Line, taking you through snow-covered forests, mountain tunnels, and charming alpine towns — an unforgettable Japanese travel experience.

Along the way, we capture cinematic scenes of Japan’s high-speed trains, Tokyo city lights, and the peaceful arrival at Myoko Kogen, blanketed in snow. Expect cozy ryokans, steaming onsen baths, and that magical feeling of stepping off the train into pure winter wonderland.

If you’re planning to ski or snowboard at Akakura Onsen, Suginohara, or Ikenotaira Onsen, this is your gateway. We’ll also share how to buy Japan Rail Pass tickets, use IC cards (Suica, Pasmo, Welcome Suica), and the best seat reservations for panoramic mountain views.

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Watch till the end for travel costs, connection times, and pro tips on getting to Myoko Kogen Japan smoothly. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and comment — we’ve got plenty more Japan adventures coming, from snowy Nagano to the heart of Tokyo and beyond!