There are a few things to consider when travelling to Myoko. One is deciding if a car is of benefit to you. If the answer is “yes” there are a few more important things to consider when it comes to car rental in Myoko.
If the amazing snow is number one on the list of reasons to visit Myoko during winter, then the number of resorts you’ll have access to is a close second. At Myoko House, we provide free morning transfers daily to Akakan, Akakura Onsen, Ikenotaira and Suginohara. From there, it’s either a simple walk or a short bus ride home. Beyond that, there’s a selection of ski resorts you can visit easily by bus, such as Lotte Arai, Madarao, Tangram, Seki Onsen and others (As Myoko Apartments is a fully self-contained accommodation, we recommend guests have their own transport).
While the above is enough for some, others prefer the ease of a car, which also opens up other possibilities as easy day trips; Togakushi, Kurohime, Nozawa Onsen, Togari Onsen, Shiga Kogen, Kijimadaira, etc.
A car provides greater freedom and with so much choice, it’s quite a good option for many. But if you decide having a car is the right option, there are a few important things to consider first when it comes to car rental in Myoko Kogen and the surrounding area.
Please see the bottom of this page for detailed transfer/parking inclusions at both Myoko House and Myoko Apartments as they vary according to the property.
Car Rental in Myoko
It’s worth noting there are no local rental car options for foreigners in Myoko Kogen itself. As such, picking up a car at Nagano Station or at Joetsumyoko Station is the best way to go. From there, it’s a drive of between 30 and 60 minutes to Myoko House and Myoko Apartments. Check out our Getting Here page for exact details.
There are a few important things to consider when driving to Myoko;
- As mentioned above, it’s a good idea to rent from Nagano. They’ll already know the conditions in which you’re about to drive. If you rent in Tokyo or another city that sees only a little snow, you might get stung with steep extras for winter tyres, etc., or perhaps they won’t be included at all which is dangerous.
- Always, “yes” to the question of winter tyres and/or 4WD.
- you will need an international driver’s license
- Japan has a 0.00 BAC policy on its roads
- we have squeegees, scrapers and shovels at Myoko House and Myoko Apartments to clear your windscreen and dig you out after a dump.
Please see below for transfer/parking inclusions at both Myoko House and Myoko Apartments as they vary according to the property.
If you have any other questions whatsoever about travelling to Myoko please don’t hesitate to get in touch and ask us. We’re always here to answer any questions, any time of the day, week, month or year!
Transfer/Parking Details for Myoko House (see Myoko Apartments below)
For those who won’t be driving, we provide free pick-up and drop-off to/from Myoko Kogen Station at the beginning and end of your stay (strictly no earlier than 3 pm on the day of check-in and no later than 10:30 am on the day of check out), and free transfers to one of the four main resorts each morning (Akakura Kanko, Akakura Onsen, Ikenotaira, Suginohara), if required. There is a bus stop 350 metres up the street for access to other resorts. Getting home from the resorts of an afternoon typically involves either a bus or an easy walk of less than 1km. We will provide other transfer requests when possible, such as dinner transfers.
All guests please note; on days of particularly heavy snow, the train from Nagano may run only as far as Kurohime Station. We are unable to do pick-ups or drop-offs from/to Kurohime. When this is the case, a taxi to or from Kurohime will probably be your best option. We can help you organise this.
Parking Details for Myoko Apartments
Myoko Apartments guests have free parking directly in front of the property. We strongly advise that guests hire a car from Nagano rather than Tokyo as this will ensure no hidden costs relating to not having winter tyres included and that your insurance covers snow conditions.
Transfers are not included. If you need help hiring a car or have any other enquiries, please feel free to ask. The closest bus stop is 350 metres from Myoko Apartments.
Akakura Kanko – 800m, Akakura Onsen – 1.5km, Ikenotaira – 2.3km, Suginohara – 5.8km, Kurohime – 9km, Tangram – 12.7km, Madarao – 17.5km, Lotte Arai – 22.5km, 27.1km, Nozawa Onsen – 43.2km.
Please don’t hesitate to get in touch with any questions.
Email us at hello@myokohouse.com or call Nathan on +81 7044030103 or Akiko on +81 8081567346.
