Minakami Access
Minakami is extremely easy to access, with both a bullet train system and expressway servicing the area. You can reach Minakami in under 80 mins from Tokyo, meaning less time travelling and more time relaxing!
TRAIN
The fastest and easiest way to get to Minakami is definately by bullet train. You can sit back and enjoy the ride accross the Kanto plains to the Tanigawa Range whilst enjoying in carriage service.
From Tokyo
Bullet Train
Joetsu Shinkansen from Tokyo or Ueno Stn. to JomoKougen Stn.(72mins, approx 5000 yen) Relay bus from JomoKogen Stn. to Minakami Stn. (15 mins, 500 yen)
Normal Train
Takasaki Line from Ueno Stn. to Takasaki Stn. , then change to Joetsu Line to Minakami.(200mins, approx. 4000 yen)
From Narita
Take the Skyliner from Narita Airport (Terminal 1 or 2) to Keisei Ueno Stn. (60 mins, 2000 yen) Leave station and turn right, walk 100m to Ueno Stn. (follow directions “From Tokyo” above)
From Osaka
Take the bullet train to Tokyo Stn. (230 mins, approx. 9800 yen)
From Nagoya
Take the bullet train to Tokyo Stn. then follow above directions. (180 mins, approx 8000 yen)
Train fare & timetable information (English)
JR Rail Pass Information
CAR
The drive from inner Tokyo to Minakami is simple. 1 expressway all the way.
From Tokyo
Take the Kanetsu Expressway to Minakami I.C. ( Approx. 2.5 hours, 4000 yen in tolls.)
From Niigata
Take the Kanetsu Expressway to Minakami I.C. ( Approx. 2 hours and 4000 yen in tolls.)
