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Seasonal Daytime And Overnight highway bus

Shinjuku to Hakuba bus rules

Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal (Busta Shinjuku) Hakuba Happo Bus Terminal

Primary rule source: Alpico Kotsu.Alpico and Keio operate different departures. The overnight bus has less trunk capacity, and seasonal stop patterns and operating dates change.

30-second answer

What to do before boarding

ReservationRequired

all bookable listed services

TicketMobile boarding available

Highwaybus.com mobile QR ticket, printed web ticket, or counter-issued ticket

ArrivalNo fixed time published

The official sources do not give one route-wide arrival time. Leave time to find the correct stop and prepare your ticket.

Operator checkAlpico Kotsu

Alpico and Keio operate different departures. The overnight bus has less trunk capacity, and seasonal stop patterns and operating dates change.

Boarding steps

From booking to the platform

  1. Select Shinjuku to Hakuba.Check the company operating the exact departure.
  2. Follow the reservation rule.all bookable listed services.
  3. Prepare the stated ticket.Highwaybus.com mobile QR ticket, printed web ticket, or counter-issued ticket.
  4. Find the correct stop before departure.Reserve on Highwaybus.com and show the mobile QR or issued ticket at Busta Shinjuku. Confirm the seasonal timetable and exact Hakuba stop because the route uses spring-summer-autumn and winter schedules and not every service runs every day. No fixed recommended arrival lead time is published; be at the boarding point before departure.
Open official booking site

Baggage check

What can travel with you?

Check the operator's current size limits
SuitcaseConditions apply

The underfloor trunk is free and Alpico publishes no fixed piece or size limit, but asks passengers to keep baggage to the minimum needed because capacity is shared.

BicycleCheck the rule

Large bicycles may not fit. Alpico asks passengers, especially on night services, to send bicycles and other large sports gear ahead by delivery service.

StrollerConditions apply

Fold the stroller and place it in the underfloor trunk; it cannot be used in the cabin.

WheelchairNot accepted

Passengers cannot remain seated in a wheelchair. A folding manual wheelchair may be stored in the trunk; non-folding and electric wheelchairs are not accepted, and an attendant is requested when the passenger cannot board independently.

Skis / snowboardConditions apply

Skis and snowboards may not fit, particularly on night services; advance delivery is recommended.

PetNot accepted

Animals are not accepted in the cabin or trunk. Guide, assistance and hearing dogs are excepted.

Restricted or prohibited itemsDangerous or unsafe items are prohibited. Large sports gear may be refused when the assigned vehicle lacks trunk capacity.

Official sources

Verify the latest rule

Checked 2026-07-29. Vehicle assignments and operator rules can change.