37.3km from the Azumino IC on the Nagano Expressway

49.7km from the Nagano IC on the Joshinetsu Expressway

59.1km from the Itoigawa IC on the Hokuriku Expressway

Nearest national route: Route 148 (0.8km away)

Omachi City is located in the northwestern region of Nagano Prefecture, just south of Hakuba Village. Route 148 runs north-south through the region.

Kashimayari ski area is located in Omachi city.

To get to the Kashimayari from the central area of Hakuba (Hakuba Station), head south on Route 148 towards Omachi. It is just off Route 148 and about 14km from Hakuba station.

General information on getting to the Hakuba region by road

From central Nagano City

Head west on Route 19 until arriving at the Hakuba Nagano Toll Road. Turn onto this road and continue straight on Prefecture Road 31, then Prefecture Road 33, to head into Hakuba. It is clearly signposted. The journey from central Nagano to central Hakuba is about 42km.

From Nagano IC (Joshinetsu Expressway)

At the Nagano IC exit, turn right onto Prefecture Road 35 and head north for about 3.5km until the Nagano Minami Bypass (Route 19) traffic lights are reached. Turn left onto Route 19 and continue alongside the river for around 13km until arriving at the Hakuba Nagano Toll Road. See above for directions from there. The journey from Nagano IC to central Hakuba is about 46km.

From Azumino IC (Nagano Expressway)

At the Azumino IC exit, go straight ahead at the exit traffic lights and follow Prefecture Road 310 for just over 4.5km until reaching Route 147. Turn right onto Route 147 (signposted as Omachi and Matsukawamura). Follow this road and then Route 148 into Hakuba. It is clearly signposted. The journey from Azumino IC to central Hakuba is around 50km.

From Itoigawa IC (Hokuriku Expressway)

From the Itoigawa IC exit, turn left to head south on Route 148 to the Hakuba area, passing through Otari Village along the way. It is clearly signposted. The journey from Itoigawa IC to central Hakuba is about 46km.

There is parking for over 2,500 vehicles close to base. It is free every day of the season on some car parks but 1,000 yen on weekends and holidays in the Central car park by base.