Operation period
Saturday, December 2024, 12 - 21During Sunday, March 3th
If you would like to use the free shuttle bus, please purchase the option to add the bus to your order.
Select the ski resort you want to visit.Please book a shuttle bus.
If you wish to use the shuttle bus for both the outbound and return trips, you will need to select the option twice, once for the outbound and once for the return trips.
*If you are arranging your own transportation, there is no need to make a reservation for transportation under "Purchase an option along with the bus!"
There has been an increase in the number of destinations being incorrectly selected, so please be careful when making reservations.
Information for Katashina Snow Express
Operation form | High-speed shared bus (routed bus) |
Operating company | Kan-etsu Kotsu Co., Ltd. |
Actual vehicle distance | About 167km |
Required Time | About 3 hours and 40 minutes (including break time at SA on the way) |
driver | 1 crew |
Voluntary insurance | Unlimited personal compensation |
Boarding place | Busta Shinjuku/Roadside station Oze katashina |
Equipment | 4-row seat No toilet (There is a restroom break at SA) |
Katashina Snow Express Flyer (for printing)
Operating timetable
Outbound route | Return | ||
bus stop | Times of Day | bus stop | Times of Day |
Busta Shinjuku | 7:35 | Roadside Station Oze Katashina | 16:00 |
Roadside Station Oze Katashina | 11:15 | Busta Shinjuku | 19:45 |
* We plan to have Miyoshi PA and Akagi SA as restrooms.
*There may be a delay depending on the road conditions.
≪Information≫
Is it "Roadside Station Oze Katashina" to the five ski resorts in Katashina Village ("White World Oze Iwakura", "Oguna Hotaka Ski Resort", "Katashina Kogen", "Snow Park Oze Tokura", and "Marunuma Kogen")?Free shuttle bus from<appointment only>operated byWill be.
Reservation required at the time of ticket purchase.(You cannot board if you do not have a reservation.)
■Arrange your own transportationIf you do, there is no need to make a reservation for the free shuttle bus.
Fare
One way (yen) | Round-trip discount (yen) |
4,000 (2,000) | 7,000 (3,500) |
*() is the fare for children.
* If you have a physical disability certificate or nursing certificate, you will get a 5% discount on the one-way fare only. (Be sure to bring a certificate such as a notebook when boarding. If you do not show it, you will be required to pay the difference from the regular fare.)
* Duplicate discounts are not available.
* Up to 6 children under 2 years old are free of charge, but seats cannot be used.
If you want to reserve a seat, please pay the child fare.For safety reasons, we recommend securing a seat.
Ticket sales location
Internet site "WILLER TRAVEL"
Please note that the reservation site has changed this year.
ReservationHere (external link)
Guide to using express busesHere (external link) Frequently asked questionsHere (external link)
When using the free shuttle bus, select your preferred ski resort from "Bus and additional options available!"
Please book a shuttle bus.(You cannot board the bus without a reservation.)
If you wish to use the shuttle bus for both the outbound and return trips, you will need to select the option twice, once for the outbound and once for the return trips.
*If you are arranging your own transportation, there is no need to make a reservation for transportation under "Purchase an option along with the bus!"
Payment method
・Convenience store payment (Lawson, Ministop, FamilyMart, SeicoMart)
・Credit card payment (JCB, VISA, MASTERCARD, AMERICAN EXPRESS)
・Career approval ・au PAY
・Payment after delivery (Payday) ・Internet bank settlement
・Japan Post Bank payment ・QR code payment (overseas) ※PayPay not available
・Points payment
〇Information
・ Since it is a seat reservation system, please be sure to purchase a ticket before boarding.
・ Please purchase from one month before the boarding date to 15pm the day before.The purchase of the ticket will be "reservation completed".
≪Notice About free shuttle bus to ski resort≫
・ Five ski resorts in Katashina Village ("White World Oze Iwakura", "Oguna Hotaka Ski Resort", "Katashina Kogen"
There is a free shuttle bus from "Roadside Station Oze Katashina" to "Snow Park Oze Tokura" and "Marunuma Kogen").
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・ Reservation at the same time as purchasing the ticket is required.(You cannot board if you do not have a reservation.)
When using the free shuttle bus, select your preferred ski resort from "Bus and additional options available!"
Please book a shuttle bus.
If you wish to use the shuttle bus for both the outbound and return trips, you will need to select the option twice, once for the outbound and once for the return trips.
*If you are arranging your own transportation, there is no need to make a reservation for transportation under "Purchase an option along with the bus!"
The free shuttle bus from "Roadside Station Oze Katashina" to each ski area is not operated by our company (Kanetsu Kotsu).
We cannot guarantee any troubles such as reservations and boarding related matters, operating conditions, accidents, etc. regarding this section.
The free shuttle bus at the ski resort is a direct flight.You cannot get off or board on the way.
For inquiries regarding the free shuttle bus at ski resorts, please contact each ski resort.
Regarding changes and refunds
・Changes or cancellations to your reservation can only be accepted before the departure time of your flight.
・Please complete the procedure from your WILLER TRAVEL My Page. How to cancelHere (external link)
*Not available at our bus company counters.
A prescribed refund fee will be charged. (1 yen per ticket * A separate fee may be charged depending on the purchase method.)
Boarding place
Busta Shinjuku
(Shinjuku Express Bus Terminal)
(Shinjuku Express Bus Terminal)
4th floor C-9 platform
Roadside Station Oze Katashina
Contact us
Katashina Snow Express Information Center
TEL 027-212-8022 (8:30-17:30)
*Due to the system, we do not accept reservations by phone at the Information Center.
Please make a reservation through WILLER TRAVEL or the call center listed below.
WILLER Call Center
TEL 0570-200-770 (10:00-18:00)
Reservations can be made easily and conveniently online.Here (external link)