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Family-friendly hotels near Hakuba Station
Information checked on 2026-11-05. Hours, admission and facilities can change; please confirm on the official site before you go.
About Hakuba Station
Hakuba Station is a station on the JR East Oito Line in Hakuba Village, Nagano Prefecture. It is the main station of the village and a hub for sightseeing in Hakuba. Local buses to various parts of the village depart from and arrive at the station plaza. The regularly scheduled Limited Express Azusa runs from the Shinjuku area all the way to this station, and the seasonal Limited Express Hakuba and the seasonal Rapid Resort View Furusato also come in, mainly on weekends and holidays. The station sits at the eastern edge of the village's town center, with public facilities such as the library and village office, as well as shops and hotels, nearby. The station building is a lodge-style building with a triangular roof that matches the scenery of the Northern Alps.
Visiting Hakuba Station with kids
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No elevators or escalators
The footbridge between platforms has stairs only, with no elevator or escalator. Plan your route knowing you will need to go up and down stairs.
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Coin lockers are available
The station information on the official website says coin lockers are available. They are an option when you want to leave your bags and explore with less to carry.
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Buses leave from the station front
Alpico Kotsu local buses (a regional bus company) arrive and depart from the rotary in front of the station. Routes include buses to Iwatake Mountain Resort and Hakuba Norikura, as well as toward Hakuba Cortina.
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Limited express trains come from Shinjuku
The regularly scheduled Limited Express Azusa runs from the Shinjuku area to this station, which is its final stop. The limited express uses Platform 1.
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IC cards can be used
Starting March 14, 2026, you can enter and exit with transit IC cards such as Suica (a rechargeable tap-in card). Simple IC card readers have been installed at the ticket gate.
The footbridge has stairs only and no elevator or escalator. If you use a wheelchair or similar, you need to tell station staff so you can use the ramp.
Family-friendly features near Hakuba Station
Hotels within 1.5 km of Hakuba Station (3, nearest first)
Of the family-friendly hotels listed on Kids Stay, 3 are within 1.5 km of Hakuba Station. They are sorted from nearest to farthest, with the distance to each.
Hakuba Highland Hotel
Hotel Hakuba
Hakuba Powder Lodge & Cottage
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Travel tips
The ticket window is open 7:45 to 13:50 and 14:50 to 15:55, with a break at midday. The reserved-seat ticket machine, which can also issue tickets booked through Eki-net (JR East's online reservation service), is available from 5:30 to 21:00. The reserved-seat ticket machine where you can talk to an operator is available from 8:00 to 20:00, so it is best to get your tickets with plenty of time to spare.
Best season
Please check the official site for seasonal information.
Getting there
The Limited Express Azusa runs from the Shinjuku area to this station. Alpico Kotsu local buses leave from the station rotary for various parts of the village.
Access and basic information
| location_onAddress | Yotsuya, Kitajo, Hakuba-mura, Kitaazumi-gun, Nagano Prefecture |
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| scheduleHours | Ticket window: 7:45 to 13:50 and 14:50 to 15:55 |
| trainNearest station | JR East Oito Line (Limited Express Azusa and Hakuba stop here) |
| callPhone | 050-2016-1600(JR東日本お問い合わせセンター) |
| languageOfficial site | https://www.jreast.co.jp/estation/station/info.aspx?StationCd=1216 |
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FAQ
Are there coin lockers?
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Yes, there are coin lockers. They are listed in the station information on the official website. Local buses also leave from the station front, so you can leave your bags in a locker and explore with less to carry.
Is there an elevator?
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There is no elevator or escalator. The platforms are connected by a footbridge with stairs only. If you use a wheelchair or similar, tell station staff so you can use the ramp.
Can I get there directly from Tokyo?
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The regularly scheduled Limited Express Azusa runs from the Shinjuku area to this station, and this station is its final stop. The seasonal Limited Express Hakuba also comes in, mainly on weekends and holidays.
Can I use Suica?
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Starting March 14, 2026, you can enter and exit with transit IC cards such as Suica. Simple IC card readers have been installed at the ticket gate.
Are there places to stay near the station?
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Hakuba Highland Hotel is about 0.6 km away. Hotel Hakuba, about 0.9 km away, is listed as free for children sharing a bed, and Hakuba Powder Lodge & Cottage, about 1.2 km away, is listed as offering baby cribs for loan.