Important Notes for Your Trip to Okutadami
Okutadami is a "hidden gem" surrounded by magnificent nature. To ensure a safe and comfortable trip during the summer season, please be aware of the following points.
If you are coming by bus
The bus from Urasa Station to Okutadami Dam operates according to a
holiday timetable. The bus runs on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, as well as from August 13th to 16th. The service period is from June 1st to November 3rd.
If you are coming by car
The Okutadami Silver Line, which is the road leading to Okutadami, has no gas stations. It is recommended that you refuel in the Koide town area beforehand.
By train
Take the Joetsu Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Urasa Station (approx. 1.5 hours),
From Niigata Station, take the Joetsu Shinkansen to Urasa Station(approx. 40 minutes)
JR EAST
Please check the East Japan Railway Company website for further details.Train ReservationShinkansen ticket booking page
Joetsu Shinkansen timetable
By Bus
Minami-Echigo-Kanko-Bus Service from Urasa Station East Exit
The bus journey from Urasa Station to Okutadami takes approximately 1.2 hours, and the fare is 1,500円.
Please check the Minami-Echigo-Kanko-Bus Service timetable.
Minami-Echigo-Kanko-Bus TEL: 025-792-8114
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, take the Kan-Etsu Expressway, leaving by the Koide Interchange,
then take the Okutadami Silver Line (approx. 2hours)
From Aizu-Wakamatsu, take the Ban-Etsu Expressway, and the Kan-Etsu Expressway,
leaving by the Koide Interchange, then take the Okutadami Silver Line (approx. 3hours)
* There are no gas stations on the Okutadami Silver Line.
The most convenient place to refuel is the gas station near the Koide Interchange.
* the Okutadami Silver Line is No thoroughfare motorcycle.