Yuzawa–Uonuma corridor
Transport FAQ
Last buses, fares and service days. Every answer shows when it was checked and where it came from; official sources take precedence.
What time is the last bus from Yuzawa Station (湯沢駅前) toward Seibu Crystal (西武クリスタル前) (Naeba Line)?
The last departure is 18:40 from Yuzawa Station (湯沢駅前) (first bus 05:35), operated by Minami-Echigo Kotsu. Service days: Weekday timetable (平日型): Mon–Fri. Holiday timetable (休日型): Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, plus Aug 13–16 and Dec 29–Jan 3. The two timetables are identical except for one extra round trip (marked ◎) on holiday-timetable days from May 2 to Nov 8. The Naeba Prince Hotel stop (苗場プリンスホテル前) is served only while the hotel is open. Contactless tap-to-pay accepted since 2026-01-07. This timetable runs until 2026-10-09. From 2026-10-10 the operator's revised timetable applies: until Nov 8 some trips also serve Naeba Ski Resort (苗場スキー場, シュネー), shifting times by up to 3 minutes; first and last buses are unchanged. Checked against the operator's timetable 2026-09-29. Draft translation
What time is the last bus back from Seibu Crystal (西武クリスタル前) to Yuzawa Station (湯沢駅前) (Naeba Line)?
The last return departure is 19:32 from Seibu Crystal (西武クリスタル前) (first bus 06:20). Checked against the operator's timetable 2026-09-29.
How much is the fare on the Naeba Line?
Base fare ¥160. From Yuzawa Station (湯沢駅前): to Kaikake Onsen (貝掛温泉) ¥460, to Asagai (浅貝) ¥700, to Seibu Crystal (西武クリスタル前) ¥700. The fare to Naeba Prince Hotel (苗場プリンスホテル前) is not yet confirmed. Checked against the operator's timetable 2026-09-29. Draft translation
What time is the last bus from Yuzawa Station (湯沢駅前) toward Asahibara (旭原) (Daigenta Line)?
The last departure is 17:30 from Yuzawa Station (湯沢駅前) (first bus 07:10), operated by Minami-Echigo Kotsu. Service days: Weekday timetable (平日型): Mon–Fri. Holiday timetable (休日型): Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, plus Aug 13–16 and Dec 29–Jan 3. Trips marked ▲ run Apr 1–Dec 11. Trips marked ● run Dec 12–Mar 31 (not Dec 31 or Jan 1); on holiday-timetable days the ● trips run only between Yuzawa Station (湯沢駅前) and Iwappara-iriguchi (岩原入口). Trips marked □ are extended to Daigenta Canyon (大源太キャニオン) from May 1 to Nov 8. Checked against the operator's timetable 2026-09-29. Draft translation
What time is the last bus back from Asahibara (旭原) to Yuzawa Station (湯沢駅前) (Daigenta Line)?
The last return departure is 16:50 from Asahibara (旭原) (first bus 07:38). Checked against the operator's timetable 2026-09-29.
What time is the last bus from Yuzawa bus depot (湯沢車庫前) toward Muikamachi bus depot (via Joetsu Kokusai) (六日町車庫前 (via 上越国際)) (Muikamachi Line)?
The last departure is 16:40 from Yuzawa bus depot (湯沢車庫前) (first bus 07:20), operated by Minami-Echigo Kotsu. Service days: From 2026-10-01. Weekday timetable (平日型): Mon–Fri. Holiday timetable (休日型): Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, plus Aug 13–16 and Dec 29–Jan 3. 3 round trips a day. Between 石打下口 and 中村, trips take one of two routes: via 舞子 (Maiko) / 中之島 (Nakanoshima), or via 道の駅ゆきあかり (Yukiakari roadside station) / 上越国際スキー場入口 (Joetsu Kokusai Ski Resort entrance). Weekdays only: the 7:20 from Yuzawa bus depot (湯沢車庫前) and the 12:45 from Muikamachi bus depot (六日町車庫前) also call at Minamiuonuma City Hospital (南魚沼市民病院) — a trial running 2026-10-01 to 2027-09-30, skipped when snow blocks large vehicles. New stop: 六日町駅前 (Muikamachi Station front). Checked against the operator's timetable 2026-09-29. Draft translation
What time is the last bus back from Muikamachi bus depot (六日町車庫前) to Yuzawa bus depot (via Maiko) (湯沢車庫前 (via 舞子)) (Muikamachi Line)?
The last return departure is 17:45 from Muikamachi bus depot (六日町車庫前) (first bus 08:35). Checked against the operator's timetable 2026-09-29.
What time is the last bus from Yuzawa bus depot (湯沢車庫前) toward Morimiyanohara Station (森宮野原駅前) (Morimiyanohara Line)?
The last departure is 16:58 from Yuzawa bus depot (湯沢車庫前) (first bus 07:08), operated by Minami-Echigo Kotsu. Service days: Weekday timetable (平日型): Mon–Fri. Holiday timetable (休日型): Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, plus Aug 13–16 and Dec 29–Jan 3. 4 round trips a day. On weekdays the first outbound and last inbound trips run only between Yuzawa (湯沢) and Tsunan office (津南営業所前); on holiday-timetable days every trip runs the full route. The 駒返 stop is served outbound only. Contactless tap-to-pay accepted. Checked against the operator's timetable 2026-09-29. Draft translation
What time is the last bus back from Tsunan office (津南営業所前) to Yuzawa bus depot (湯沢車庫前) (Morimiyanohara Line)?
The last return departure is 17:31 from Tsunan office (津南営業所前) (first bus 08:45). Checked against the operator's timetable 2026-09-29.
What time is the last bus from Yuzawa Station (湯沢駅前) toward Tsuchitaru (土樽) (Tsuchitaru Line)?
The last departure is 17:10 from Yuzawa Station (湯沢駅前) (first bus 07:15), operated by Yuzawa Uonuma Kotsu. Service days: Weekdays only. No service (運休) on Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays or Dec 29–Jan 3. Checked against the operator's timetable 2026-09-29. Draft translation
What time is the last bus back from Tsuchitaru (土樽) to Yuzawa Station (湯沢駅前) (Tsuchitaru Line)?
The last return departure is 17:40 from Tsuchitaru (土樽) (first bus 07:45). Checked against the operator's timetable 2026-09-29.
What time is the last Green Line (Yuzawa MaaS 2026 trial loop bus) bus from Yuzawa Station (湯沢駅前)?
The last departure is 18:05 from Yuzawa Station (湯沢駅前) (first bus 09:05), operated by Yuzawa MaaS Promotion Council (operated by Yuzawa Uonuma Taxi) (STALE — past its re-verification deadline; check the official source). Service days: Daily from 2026-07-18 to 2026-09-23. 9 loops a day from Yuzawa Station (湯沢駅前), 9:05–18:05, hourly except no 13:05 departure. Loop route: Yuzawa Station → Iwappara (岩原) → Tsuchitaru (土樽; turns at Iwanoyu 岩の湯) → Yuzawa Station, about 46 minutes per loop; the same stops are served in both directions. Flat fare, cash on board. Inquiries: Yuzawa Town planning and tourism division (湯沢町企画観光課) 025-784-4850; operations: Yuzawa Uonuma Taxi (ゆざわ魚沼タクシー) 025-784-2025. Checked against the operator's timetable 2026-07-20. Draft translation
How much is the fare on the Green Line (Yuzawa MaaS 2026 trial loop bus)?
Adults (junior-high age and up) ¥300, children ¥100, cash only on board. Passes, bought in advance at the regional tourist information centre (広域観光情報センター) in Echigo-Yuzawa Station or at the Iwappara tourism association (岩原観光協会): 1-day ¥600 adult / ¥200 child; 1-month ¥10,800 / ¥3,600; full season (Jul 18–Sep 23) ¥21,000 / ¥6,700. Passes are also valid on the town-run Tsuchitaru line bus (町営バス土樽線). (STALE — past its re-verification deadline; check the official source) Checked against the operator's timetable 2026-07-20. Draft translation
Does the Tsuchitaru line bus run on Saturdays or Sundays?
No — the Tsuchitaru line (Yuzawa Uonuma Kotsu) runs on WEEKDAYS ONLY: Weekdays only. No service (運休) on Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays or Dec 29–Jan 3. Checked against the operator's timetable 2026-09-29. Draft translation