From Tokyo to Yamadasan Ski Lodge in 3 Easy Steps

Already in Tokyo? Skip Step 1 and jump straight to the Shinkansen — you’re only a couple of hours from the snow!

Step 1: Arrive in Tokyo

Choose either Narita or Haneda Airport — both connect easily to the Shinkansen.

From Narita Airport (NRT):
– Take the Keisei Skyliner to Ueno Station (approx. 1 hour)
– Transfer to the Hokuriku Shinkansen

From Haneda Airport (HND):
– Take the Tokyo Monorail to Hamamatsucho Station
– Transfer to Tokyo Station via the JR Yamanote Line (approx. 20 minutes)

Step 2: Take the Hokuriku Shinkansen

– Board the “Hakutaka” Hokuriku Shinkansen at Tokyo Station or Ueno Station
– Travel to Iiyama Station (approx. 110 minutes)
– Trains run frequently throughout the day
– Buy tickets at the station or online — no rail pass needed

Step 3: Transfer to Madarao / Yamadasan

– From Iiyama Station, at the bottom of the escalators to the left, purchase a bus/shuttle ticket to Madarao Mountain

The Bus services to Madarao Kogen. Bus services are limited — please check the latest schedule:
– Arrival: Iiyama ➡ Madarao
– Departure: Madarao ➡ Iiyama

Let us know your arrival plans!
Reach out to the Yamadasan team before you arrive — we’ll do our best to meet you at Madarao Kogen and guide you from there.