Reservations Required] [Reservations Required for Buses to Tatamidaira] Starting this year, all buses between the Tourist Center and Tatamidaira will require reservations in advance.

From 2025,All round-trip shuttle bus services between Norikura Tourist Center and Tatamidaira require advance reservations.Please check the following points before making a reservation.


■ How to make a reservation

  • Reservations can only be made online
  • Tickets cannot be purchased at the tourist center counter or on the bus.
    • ※however,Only if there are seats available on the dayYou may be able to purchase tickets at the ticket counter or on the bus.
    • On weekends and during busy periodsMany times the tickets are fully booked, and there may be no tickets available on the day.So,Advance reservations are highly recommended
  • Reservations and payments are made for both the outbound and return trips.(There is no round-trip fee)
    There is no round-trip fare, so please make sure to purchase two tickets.
  • There have been many cases where passengers have only booked one way and are unable to board the return trip.
    Please make sure to purchase both the outbound and return journeys.

■ Changing or canceling a reservation

  • A cancellation fee of 100 yen will be charged for each cancellation.It takes time.

[Regarding reservation changes]

  • [Upbound (departing from the Tourist Center)]
    • Departure pointUp to 30 minutes before the first bus departs, you can change your reservation details.
  • [Downbound (Departing from Tatamidaira)]
    • The change deadline varies depending on the flight. Please see below for details.


Excerpt from Alpico Kotsu website


■ If you miss your flight or change your flight

  • Even if you miss your flight,If there are seats available, you can pay a fee of 100 yen.Transfer to a later flight is possible.
  • Also,If there are seats available on an earlier flight than the one you booked, you can change to that flight.(No additional charge).

■ Important points about the outbound bus (departing from Tatamidaira)

  • especiallyIt tends to get crowded in the late afternoonThere is.
  • Depending on the weather and schedule on the mountain,We recommend descending and boarding early.

■ Other points to note

  • Please check the details on the reservation site before using the service.
  • We recommend that you plan your trip with ample time to spare, as your schedule may change due to hiking or hiking trips.

■ Contact information

Alpico Transportation Shinshimashima Office 0263-92-2511