Ueno to Karuizawa: Train Guide – Arrive in 1 Hour!

Karuizawa is one of the viral destinations for tourists travelling in the Kanto region.
With its European styled streets, you can experience the fusion of Japanese and European cultures.
Its natural reserves are attracting people from all over the world to visit Karuizawa as well.

If you are visiting Karuizawa from Ueno in Tokyo, you can choose to take the JR Super Express or the highway bus.
However, for highway buses, you have to board the bus at Shinjuku, Ikebukuro, or Shibuya, which means you have to travel to those places for the bus journey.
Therefore, we would recommend you to take the Super Express from JR Ueno Station directly.

1. JR Super Express

You can take the Hokuriku Super Express from JR Ueno Station directly.
Then, you will arrive at Karuizawa in about an hour.

Estimated Travelling Time: around 1 hour
Fee (Single Trip): 5,810 yen
Schedule: Every 20 to 60 minutes

Cost-effective Choice – JR Tokyo Wide Pass!

With the purchase of the JR Tokyo Wide Pass (15,000 yen), you can enjoy unlimited rides for three days on various railways in Tokyo and its surrounding areas, including the Hokuriku Shinkansen, Joetsu Shinkansen, Tohoku Shinkansen, N’EX Narita Express, Tokyo Monorail, Yamanote Line, Chuo Line, Keiyo Line, and all other JR East trains and Shinkansen.

With this pass, you can easily travel between Ueno and Karuizawa, as well as to Narita and Haneda airports.
Moreover, popular tourist destinations such as Lake Kawaguchi, Nikko, and Utsunomiya are also covered by the JR Tokyo Wide Pass.
You can enjoy your trip with ease and a good discount on transportation cost!