It will cost you around 6,000 yen each way. Give or take 500 yen. I always drive but the challenge is returning home on Sunday. Use this link to predict traffic. It is quite accurate.
http://search.jhnet.go.jp/info/hdc/index.php3?lang=en
Signing off from Myoko Suginohara!
I will be in Hakuba from Tuesday, March 8th until the 12th.
Any recommendations for places to stay and party at night.
Look forward to receving your wisdom.