The section of the Prefectural Hakuba-Dake Line between the Hakubakan Helipad and Sarukura, which had been closed to traffic, was reopened at 3:00 p.m. on 7/18 (Fri.). However, since there is still no available parking space in this section, access to Sarkura is limited to taxis, the Hakuba Station–Sarukura route bus, and authorized shuttle vehicles only.
Details on the Lifted Restrictions for the Prefectural Hakuba-Dake Line:
[Restriction Period] 10:00 on 6/16 (Mon.) to 15:00 on 7/18 (Fri.)
[Restricted Section] Prefectural Hakuba-dake Line, Sarukura to Hakubakan Helipad (1.2 km)
*Private vehicles should park at Happo Parking Lots #3 or #5 (overnight parking is available for hikers), and use taxis or the route bus from the Happo Information Center to reach Sarukura.