Getting to the "Hidden Region" of Okutadami
Okutadami is a hidden gem, a remote region surrounded by magnificent nature. To ensure a safe and pleasant trip during the winter season, please keep the following points in mind.
You can reach Okutadami Maruyama Ski Resort by car via the Uonuma Interchange on the Kan-Etsu Expressway. In winter, the main access road, the Okutadami Silver Line, is open only from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Please also note that the Silver Line is completely closed from early January to late March, when the ski resort itself is closed.
For those traveling by public transportation, a free shuttle bus operates from JR Urasa Station (advance reservations required).
By Train
・Take the Joetsu Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Urasa Station (approx. 1.5 hours)
・Take the Joetsu sen from Nagaoka Station to Urasa Station (36minutes)
・Free bus from Urasa Station
Please check the East Japan Railway Company website for further details.
Train ReservationShinkansen ticket booking page
Joetsu Shinkansen timetable
Free Bus from Urasa Station
By Train
・Take the Joetsu Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Urasa Station (approx. 1.5 hours)
・Take the Joetsu sen from Nagaoka Station to Urasa Station (36minutes)Free bus from Urasa Station
Please check the East Japan Railway Company website for further details.
Train ReservationShinkansen ticket booking page
Joetsu Shinkansen timetable
Free Bus from Urasa Station
By Taxi / Rental Car
You can take a taxi or rent a car at Urasa Station or Echigo-Yuzawa Station.
Urasa Station
Urasa Taxi
TEL:025-777-3456
Website
Echigo-Yuzawa Station
By Car
From the Nerima Interchange, take the Kan-Etsu Expressway, leaving by the Koide Interchange,
then take the Okutadami Silver Line (approx. 3.5 hours)
From Niigata → the Hokuriku Expressway → Nagaoka J.C.T → the Kan-Estu Expressway → Koide Interchange (approx. 1hours)
From Fukushima → the Ban-Etsu Expressway → (via the Niigata Chuo J.C.T) the Hokuriku Expressway → the Kan-Etsu Expressway → Koide Interchange (approx. 2.5hours)
From Nagano → the Joshin-Etsu Expressway → (via the Joetsu J.C.T) the Hokuriku Expressway → (via the Nagaoka J.C.T) the Kan-Etsu Expressway → Koide Interchange (approx. 1.5hours)
After arrival Koide Interchange, take the Okutadami Silver Line (approx. 1hours)
* There are no gas stations on the Okutadami Silver Line.
The most convenient place to refuel is the gas station near the Koide Interchange.