Tsubakurodake

Tsubakurodake (2,763m) is a mountain in the Northern Alps (Kita Alps) in Nagano Prefecture. Often called the “Queen of the Alps” for its elegant beauty, it features white granite sand slopes adorned with colorful alpine flowers including Komakusa (Dicentra peregrina).

This page introduces bus access to Nakabusa Onsen. For access to nearby mountains, see also Jonendake and Chogadake.

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1. Going: Hotaka Sta. → Nakabusa Onsen

From JR Hotaka Station, take the Nan-An Taxi scheduled bus to Nakabusa Onsen.
Travel time: 55 min
Fare: 1,500 yen
Season: Late April – early November (scheduled dates)

Bus Timetable: Hotaka Sta. → Nakabusa Onsen

Reference: Nan-An Taxi

2. Going: Takebashi Sta. → Nakabusa Onsen (Mainichi Alpen-go)

From Mainichi Shimbun Bldg. near Takebashi Station (Tokyo Metro Tozai Line), take the Mainichi Alpen-go express bus to Nakabusa Onsen (seasonal overnight service, reservation required).

Approximate schedule: Meet at Takebashi 22:45, depart 23:00 → Arrive Nakabusa Onsen around 5:30–6:00.

Reference: Mainichi Alpen-go

3. Return: Nakabusa Onsen → Hotaka Sta.

From Nakabusa Onsen, take the Nan-An Taxi scheduled bus to Hotaka Station.
Travel time: 55 min
Fare: 1,500 yen
Season: Late April – early November (scheduled dates)

Bus Timetable: Nakabusa Onsen → Hotaka Sta.

Reference: Nan-An Taxi

4. Return: Nakabusa Onsen → Shinjuku Sta. (Mainichi Alpen-go)

From Nakabusa Onsen, take the Mainichi Alpen-go express bus to Shinjuku (seasonal service, reservation required).

Approximate schedule: Depart Nakabusa Onsen 12:45 or 13:45 (varies by date) → Arrive Shinjuku West Exit 18:00–19:00. Check the official website for the latest details.

Reference: Mainichi Alpen-go