The most efficient way to reach Nozawa Onsen from Tokyo is by bullet train to nearby Iiyama Station which takes about two and a half hours, followed by the Nozawa Onsen Liner Bus or taxi up to Nozawa Onsen. There are also daily shuttle buses from Tokyo Haneda Airport to Nozawa Onsen, plus Chuo Taxi runs a service from Tokyo Haneda, Tokyo Narita, and Nagoya airports. The trip by road takes about 5 and a half to 6 hours.