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Sun Plaza Tsugaike
0261-83-2423
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- 2-minute walk to Tsugaike Gondola Station! Great location with great access

  • About 2 minutes walk to Tsugaike Kogen Gondola Station.
    It is about a 5-minute walk from the Tsugaike Highland bus stop, making it easily accessible by public transportation or car.
    It is recommended for those who value accessibility as a base for trekking.

  • Hotel Sun Plaza Tsugaike

    Address:〒399-9422 12840-146 Chikuniotsu, Otari Village, Kitaazumi County, Nagano Prefecture
    Tel:0261-83-2423
    Fax:0261-83-2441
    【Access】
    ●car:About 1 hour 20 minutes from Nagano IC / About 1 hour 30 minutes from Azumino IC
    *Please check road conditions in advance.

    ●Trains and buses:About 5 minutes walk from Tsugaike Highland bus stop
    *Bus stop locations and names may vary depending on the bus.

    ●plane:Shuttle service: 5 minutes walk from Tsugaike Highland bus stop
    *Shuttle services will be suspended unless there are reservations.

    *We do not pick you up.Please understand.

For those coming by car

【Access】About 1 hour 20 minutes from Nagano IC / About 1 hour 30 minutes from Azumino IC
*Please check road conditions in advance.

■Arrival Information

  • Upon arrival, please park your car in the temporary parking space in front of the hotel entrance.
    *Always park your car perpendicular to the building.

    The parking location will be shown to you at check-in.
    Parking fees vary depending on plan, so please check the details of each plan when making your reservation.
    Passengers can get on and off and load and unload luggage at the front entrance.
【Winter season】Cautions*Please refrain from parking in front of the entrance for long periods of time.
Snow falling from roofs and icicles can cause damage to cars.
Please understand that we cannot take any responsibility for damage to vehicles caused by falling snow, etc.

*Parking spaces may become icy and slippery.
Please be mindful of your feet when driving or getting in and out of a car.
In cases of heavy snowfall or ice, it may be necessary to use chains in addition to winter tires (studless tires).
For your safety, please check road conditions in advance.

*Arrival Information
・In the event of snowfall, snow removal work will be carried out, so please refrain from arriving before 7:00 AM.
・There are fewer street lights around the hotel after sunset, so we recommend arriving early.

【Directions from Tokyo, Niigata, and Kanazawa】

  • If you are coming from Tokyo, Niigata, or Kanazawa, please exit at Nagano IC.
■From Tokyo【Time required】Approximately 3.5 to 4 hours/Approximately 270km
Nerima IC → (Kan'etsu Expressway) → Fujioka JCT → (Joshin-Etsu Expressway) → Nagano IC
→ (Olympic Road) → Hakuba Village → (National Route 148) → Sun Plaza Tsugaike
■From Niigata【Time required】Approximately 3.5 to 4 hours/Approximately 210km
Niigata Chuo IC → (Hokuriku Expressway) → Joetsu JCT → (Joshinetsu Expressway) → Nagano IC → (Olympic Road) → Hakuba Village → Sun Plaza Tsugaike
■From Kanazawa【Time required】Approximately 3.5 to 4 hours/Approximately 420km
Kanazawa Morimoto IC → (Hokuriku Expressway) → Oyabe Tonami JCT → (Hokuriku Expressway) → Joetsu JCT →(Joshin-Etsu Expressway)
→ Nagano IC → (Olympic Road) → Hakuba Village → (National Route 148) → Sun Plaza Tsugaike

【Directions from Osaka, Nagoya, Yokohama, and Fukui】

  • If you are using Chuo Expressway, please exit at Azumino IC.
■From Osaka【Time required】Approximately 4 hours to 4 hours 30 minutes/Approximately 420km
Suita IC → (Meishin Expressway Expressway) → Komaki JCT → (Chuo Expressway) → Okaya JCT →(Nagano Expressway)
→ Azumino IC → (Northern Alps Panorama Road, National Route 147, 148) → Hakuba Village → Sun Plaza Tsugaike
■From Nagoya【Time required】Approximately 3.5 to 4 hours/Approximately 210km
Nagoya IC → Komaki JCT (Chuo Expressway) → Okaya JCT (Nagano Expressway) → Azumino IC → Hakuba Village (National Route 147 and 148) → Sun Plaza Tsugaike
■From Yokohama【Time required】Approximately 3.5 to 4 hours/Approximately 250km
Yokohama Machida IC → Ebina JCT → Hachioji JCT (Chuo Expressway) → Okaya JCT (Nagano Expressway) → Azumino IC
→ Hakuba Village (National Route 147 and 148) → Sun Plaza Tsugaike
■From Fukui【Time required】Approximately 3.5 to 4 hours/Approximately 260km
Fukui IC → Maibara JCT (Meishin Expressway) → Komaki JCT (Chuo Expressway) → Okaya JCT (Nagano Expressway) → Azumino IC
→ Hakuba Village (National Route 147 and 148) → Sun Plaza Tsugaike

■Information on contracted parking lots

  • Basic information about contracted parking lots

    【Open Hours】Check-in from 7:00am Check-out from 5:00pm
    【Number of units】Approximately 50 units (*In winter, it varies depending on snow conditions.)
    【Fare】Depending on accommodation plans.Please check plan details.
    *Contracted parking lots are on a first-come, first-served basis, so advance reservations are not accepted.
    *If the parking lot is full, please use a nearby public parking lot (such as Tsugaike No. 2 Parking Lot).
For those traveling by non-standard vehicles●For those coming by motorcycle
The contracted parking lot is outdoors (uncovered).Please contact us at the time of reservation.

●For customers arriving by tour bus, bus or large vehicle
It is available for use.
*In winter, please use Tsugaike No. 2 Parking Lot.
Cautions・When parking, make sure you do not forget to close the windows, doors and trunk, turn off the lights, stop the engine and lock the car.
・Smoking is prohibited in the parking lot.The bringing in and use of dangerous items is strictly prohibited.
・The facility will not bear any responsibility for theft or accidents that occur within the parking lot.
【Winter season】Regarding use of contracted parking lots*You cannot enter the parking lot before 7:00am.
Please check in at the front desk before using the facility.

*If you wish to use the parking lot, please display your parking ticket on your dashboard.
If you do not have a parking ticket, your car will be considered as having parked without permission and you may be asked to move.

*When it snows, we carry out snow removal work.
Please be sure to check the parking location at the front desk before using the parking lot.
If even one vehicle is parked in a location other than the designated area, snow removal may not be possible.

*Contract parking is on a first come first served basis.
・Advance reservations are not accepted.
・When you re-enter the parking lot, a parking space may not be available, so please check again to see where you parked.

*Vehicle Restrictions
・Please refrain from using this service in low-riding vehicles or vehicles without snow tires.
・Please refrain from using large buses and camper vans.
(You may not be able to move depending on the road conditions.)

■Nearby parking information

  • There are 2 public car parks within walking distance of the hotel.
    We cannot answer questions about fees or availability at the facility, so please check on-site.
  • Tsugaike Central Parking Lot(Approximately 5 minutes walk from the hotel)
    【Reception hours】From 6:00 to 18:00
    【Fare】For a charge
    【Overnight parking】Not available during winter only.
    *On weekends and holidays, the parking lot may be full from early in the morning.

    This parking lot is closest to the "Eve" gondola lift and is easily accessible.
    During the winter, parking is unavailable overnight due to snow removal work.
  • Tsugaike 2nd parking lot(Approximately 10 minutes walk from the hotel)
    【Reception hours】Available all day
    【Fare】Free
    【Overnight parking】Possible
    *Please be careful of snow and ice in winter.
    Please be especially careful when using the service early in the morning or late at night.

    Overnight parking and long-term stays are also available.

For those coming by train or bus

【Access】About 5 minutes walk from Tsugaike Highland bus stop
*Bus stop locations and names may vary depending on the bus.

【Route via Nagano Station(For those coming from Tokyo/Omiya Station)】

  • From Nagano Station, please take the Alpico Kotsu express bus.
■From Tokyo Station【Time required】Approximately 1 hour 30 to 1 hour 45 minutes on Hokuriku Shinkansen to Nagano Station
Tokyo Station (Hokuriku Shinkansen) → Nagano Station (Express Bus) → Tsugaike Highland (5 minutes walk) → Hotel Sun Plaza Tsugaike
■From Omiya Station【Time required】Approximately 1 hour by Hokuriku Shinkansen to Nagano Station
Omiya Station (Hokuriku Shinkansen) → Nagano Station (Express Bus) → Tsugaike Highland (5 minutes walk) → Hotel Sun Plaza Tsugaike

【Route via Matsumoto Station(For those coming from Nagoya, Shin-Osaka, or Kyoto Station)】

  • Take Oito Line from Shiojiri Station, then take an express bus or taxi from Hakuba Station.
■From Nagoya Station【Time required】Approximately 2 hours 15 to 2 hours 20 minutes by express train to Matsumoto Station
Nagoya Station (JR Limited Express Shinano) → Matsumoto Station (JR Oito Line /Regular) → Hakuba Station (about 20 minutes by bus or taxi) → Hotel Sun Plaza Tsugaike
■From Shin-Osaka Station or Kyoto Station【Time required】Approximately 2 hours 40 to 2 hours 50 minutes by Shinkansen + Limited Express to Shiojiri Station
Shin- Shin-Osaka Station / Kyoto Station (JR Shinkansen) → Nagoya Station (Limited Express Shinano) → Matsumoto Station(JR Oito Line /Standard)
→ Hakuba Station (about 20 minutes by bus or taxi) → Hotel Sun Plaza Tsugaike

【Route via Itoigawa Station(For those coming from Fukui, Kanazawa, or Niigata Station)】

  • From Itoigawa Station, take Oito Line or Oito Line Increased Service Bus to Minami-Otari Station, then take the Otari Village Bus or a taxi.
■From Fukui Station【Time required】Approximately 2 hours by Hokuriku Shinkansen to Itoigawa Station
Fukui Station (Hokuriku Shinkansen) → Itoigawa Station (JR Oito Line or additional bus service) → Minami-Otari Station (approximately 15 to 25 minutes by bus or taxi) → Hotel Sun Plaza Tsugaike
■From Kanazawa Station【Time required】Approximately 1 hour by Hokuriku Shinkansen to Itoigawa Station
Kanazawa Station (Hokuriku Shinkansen) → Itoigawa Station (JR Oito Line or additional bus service) → Minami-Otari Station (approximately 15 to 25 minutes by bus or taxi) → Hotel Sun Plaza Tsugaike
■From Niigata Station【Time required】Approximately 3 hours to Itoigawa Station by express train and Hokuriku Shinkansen
Niigata Station (Shirayuki Express) → Joetsu Myoko Station (Hokuriku Shinkansen) → Itoigawa Station(JR Oito Line or additional bus services)
→ Minami Minami-Otari Station (about 15 to 25 minutes by bus or taxi) → Hotel Sun Plaza Tsugaike

■Nearest station information

  • The nearest stations are Hakuba Station or Minami-Otari Station.
    *For other stations, it is somewhat inconvenient to travel by public transportation as the bus stop is far away or there are few bus services.
    Please be especially careful when using this service.
About using taxis*Taxis are very hard to book.
We recommend making your reservation as early as possible once your plans are decided.

The following taxi companies are available:
●Otari Sightseeing Taxi:0261-82-2045
●Hakuba Sightseeing Taxi:0261-72-2144
●Hakuba Meitetsu Taxi:0261-72-2236
  • Hakuba Station(About 15-minute drive)
    【Access from the station】Taxi or express bus
    【Nearest bus stop】Hakuba Station(Right in front of the bus stop)

    【Station facilities】
    Staffed station /Ticket vending machines available /Waiting room available /Toilets available /Shop available
    View on Google Maps
  • Minami-Otari Station(About 15-minute drive)
    【Access from the station】Taxi or Otari Village Bus
    【Nearest bus stop】Minami-Otari Station(Right in front of the bus stop)

    【Station facilities】
    Staffed station /Ticket vending machines available /Waiting room available /Toilets available /Shop available
    *There are no taxis on site.
    View on Google Maps
  • Shinano Morikami Station(About 15-minute drive)
    【Access from the station】Taxi or express bus
    【Nearest bus stop】Iwatake Shinden Bus Stop(Approximately 10 minutes walk from the station)

    【Station facilities】
    Unmanned station /No ticket vending machine /Waiting room available /No toilet /No shop /No vending machines
    *There are no taxis on site.
    View on Apple Maps
  • Hakuba-Oike Station(About 10-minute drive)
    【Access from the station】Taxi or Otari Village Bus
    【Nearest bus stop】Hakuba-Oike Station bus stop(Right in front of the bus stop)

    【Station facilities】
    Unmanned station /No ticket vending machine /Waiting room available /Toilets available /No shop /Vending machines available
    *There are no taxis on site.
    View on Apple Maps
  • Chikuni Station(About 10-minute drive)
    【Access from the station】Taxi or Otari Village Bus
    【Nearest bus stop】Otari Junior High School Bus Stop(Approximately 15 minutes walk from the station)

    【Station facilities】
    Unmanned station /No ticket vending machine /Waiting room available /Toilets available /No shop /No vending machines
    *There are no taxis on site.
    View on Apple Maps

For those arriving by plane

【Access】Shuttle service: 5 minutes walk from Tsugaike Highland bus stop
*Shuttle services will be suspended unless there are reservations.

【From New Chitose, Okadama, Itami, Kobe and Fukuoka airports】

  • Please use the shuttle service (reservation required) from Shinshu Matsumoto Airport.
■From New Chitose AirportApproximately 1 hour 40 minutes to Shinshu Matsumoto Airport
■From Okadama AirportApproximately 1 hour 35 minutes to Shinshu Matsumoto Airport
■From Itami AirportApproximately 55 minutes to Shinshu Matsumoto Airport
■From Kobe AirportApproximately 1 hour and 5 minutes to Shinshu Matsumoto Airport
■From Fukuoka AirportApproximately 1 hour 40 minutes to Shinshu Matsumoto Airport