Take the JR Limited Express "Azusa" directly from JR Shinjuku Station to JR Chino Station.
・From Tokyo Station: Take the JR Chuo Line (Rapid) to Shinjuku Station (approx. 15 mins), then transfer to the Limited Express "Azusa".
・Note: Some Azusa trains also depart directly from Tokyo Station.
Take the JR Limited Express "Shinano" to JR Shiojiri Station, then transfer to the JR Chuo Main Line (Local or Limited Express Azusa) bound for Chino/Kofu.
・Step1 : JR Nagoya Station → JR Shiojiri Station (via Limited Express Shinano, approx. 2 hours).
・Step2 : JR Shiojiri Station → JR Chino Station (approx. 20-30 mins).
Approx. 2.5 hours via the Chuo Expressway (Exit at Suwa IC or Suwa-minami IC).
Approx. 2.5 hours via the Chuo Expressway (Exit at Suwa IC).
Depature：Chino Station, West Exit, Bus Stop No.1
Bus Destination：Bound for "Rika-dai" (Science University)
Arrival：Get off the last stop, "Rika-dai"
Duration：Approx. 10-15 minutes
Fare：310 yen
Please note：Cash only. IC Cards (Suica, PASMO, ICOCA etc.) are NOT accepted.