How long does the train journey from Itoigawa to Hakuba take?

Expect 1 hour 40 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes, depending on your connection. The Oito Line requires a transfer at Minami-Otari, where the northern, non-electrified section is only served by a few trains per day. Check the schedules before departing: wait times can exceed one hour.

How many trains a day run between Itoigawa and Hakuba?

There is no through service: the JR Oito line breaks at Minami-Otari, where a change is compulsory. The Itoigawa to Minami-Otari section has only about six or seven trains a day, and onward connections to Hakuba are widely spaced. Allow 1 hour 30 to 2 hours in total and check the timetable before setting off.

Is the Itoigawa - Hakuba journey included in the Japan Rail Pass?

Yes. The journey between Itoigawa and Hakuba is fully included in the Japan Rail Pass. It operates on the JR Ōito Line, which connects these two localities. A transfer is often necessary at Minami-Otari.

Where do you change trains to go from Itoigawa to Hakuba?

To get from Itoigawa to Hakuba, a change is usually necessary at Minami-Otari Station. You take the JR Oito Line from Itoigawa to Minami-Otari, then transfer to a connecting train on the same JR Oito Line for Hakuba.

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