Yamakiwa Gallery Location. 37.0706839, 138.6438854
Narita Airport to Echigo Yuzawa Station
Haneda Airport to Echigo Yuzawa Station
Echigo Yuzawa Station to Ueno Station
Pickup Arrangement
Pickup included in the Package
But guests need to arrange their own transportation to Echigo Yuzawa Station.
Please feel free to contact us (yan@artaround.co) if you need assistance.
| Day 1 | Time | Activities |
| 11:30 | Arrive at Echigo Yuzawa Station.
Welcome lunch at Soba Shinbashi. (Google Map: Sobadokoro Shinbashi, Japan, 〒949-6101 Niigata Prefecture, Minamiuonuma District, Yuzawa, 488-1) |
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| 13:00 | Set off to Kamiebiike Village by Jumbo Taxi |
Could not meet for pickup
For any guests who could not meet us at lunch time for the lunch and pickup will need to arrange their own transportations to Kamiebiike Village, you will need to let us know in advance. 3 recommended ways to get to the village:
- Taxi – If you want, we can arrange taxi for you. It usually takes around 45 minutes without traffic. Prices may vary according to the availability of taxis in the region.
| Types of Taxi | Cost (JPY) |
| Small Taxi (4 people max) | 10,000 |
| Jumbo Taxi (9 people max) | 11,000 |
- Public transportation
Express bus from Echigo-Yuzawa station (45 min)
– Go to the bus terminal at the east exit of Echigo Yuzawa station
– Get on the express bus to Morimiya-nohara 森宮野原
– Show the bus station name Yamasaki 山崎 to the driver
– Get off at Yamasaki 山崎 (Check with the driver when getting on the bus)
– ¥ 660 one-way
– Timetable: http://www.minamiechigo.co.jp/pdf/jikoku-300401/muikamachi/morimiyanohara.pdf
We will be pick you up at the bus station. Please call 0255947667 or send a message to info@yamakiwagallery.com (Don’t worry. We would receive the message as instant as a text or Whatsapp.) when you get on the bus.
- Driving – Driving to Kamiebiike Village is also welcome. Parking is available in the village. (Google Map: 350 上鰕池 or Co-ordinates: 37.0706839, 138.6438854)
From Tokyo
Nerima IC➡Kan‐Etsu Expressway➡Shiozawa Ishiuchi IC➡via National Route 353 About 40mins
From Narita Airport to Echigo Yuzawa Station
(https://www.narita-airport.jp/en/access/train)
Narita Airport to Ueno
a. Skyliner
41 minutes, no transfer.
Discounted tickets (¥2200 one-way) are available to be purchased online 20 days before your trip or your local travel agency.
Ticket info here (http://www.keisei.co.jp/keisei/tetudou/skyliner/us/value_ticket/coupon.php)
Timetable info here
(http://www.keisei.co.jp/keisei/tetudou/skyliner/us/timetable/index.php#)
b. Access Express
54 minutes, no transfer.
¥1240 one-way.
Tickets available at airport.
Board trains stop at Ueno.
Fares info here (http://www.keisei.co.jp/keisei/tetudou/skyliner/us/fares/index.php)
Timetable info here
(http://www.keisei.co.jp/keisei/tetudou/skyliner/us/timetable/index.php#)
c. Keisei Main Line
71 minutes, no transfer.
¥1030 one-way.
Tickets available at airport.
Board trains stop at Ueno.
Fares info here (http://www.keisei.co.jp/keisei/tetudou/skyliner/us/fares/index.php)
Timetable info here
(http://www.keisei.co.jp/keisei/tetudou/skyliner/us/timetable/index.php#)
Ueno to Echigo Yuzawa Station
Take Joetsu Line.
¥6660 one-way (Peak season)
It should not be a problem to buy tickets at the station but seats won’t be guaranteed. You can make reservation online with your train pass with reservation fees or you can buy the tickets in advance in train stations in Japan.
Online reservation here
Ticket info here (http://www.jreast.co.jp/e/charge/index.html?src=gnavi)
*trains run on Fridays, Saturdays, 20 July to 19 Aug 2018
From Haneda Airport to Echigo Yuzawa Station
- Train
Line(s): Keikyu Airport Line (bound for Kamata), to JR Yamanote or Tokaido Main Line (Ueno Tokyo Line)
Transfer Station: Shinagawa Station
Get Off At: JR Ueno Station
Travel Time: About 35 minutes
Fare: 610 yen (maybe slightly different from the actual prices)
Tickets available at the station.
- Tokyo Monorail
Line(s): Tokyo Monorail (bound for Hamamatsucho) to JR Yamanote Line or Tokaido Main Line
Transfer Station: Hamamatsucho Station
Get Off At: JR Ueno Station
Travel Time: About 30 minutes
Fare: 660 yen (maybe slightly different from the actual prices)
Tickets available at the station.
Ueno to Echigo Yuzawa Station
Take Joetsu Line.
¥6660 one-way (Peak season)
It should not be a problem to buy tickets at the station but seats won’t be guaranteed. You can make reservation online with your train pass with reservation fees or you can buy the tickets in advance in train stations in Japan.
Online reservation here
Ticket info here (http://www.jreast.co.jp/e/charge/index.html?src=gnavi)
*trains run on Fridays, Saturdays, 20 July to 19 Aug 2018
Echigo Yuzawa to Ueno
We could aim at 17:33 Joetsu Shinkansen back to Ueno Station at 18:55. Then from Ueno, you can easily get to Narita/ Haneda Airport or any other parts of Japan!