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How to get fromAmanohashidate to Shirakawa-goby train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Amanohashidate to Shirakawa-go by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Amanohashidate to Kyōtotrain train
    2. Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Shirakawagobus bus
    7h 23m

  2. Drive 269.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Amanohashidate to Shirakawa-gocar car 269.6 km
    4h 47m
    ¥4,679–6,758

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Nishimaizuru-eki to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchibus bus
    2. Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Terminal to Shirakawagobus bus
    8h 43m

  4. Train, bus via Takayama

    1. Take the train from Amanohashidate to Kyōtotrain train
    2. Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain train
    3. Take the train from Nagoya Station to Takayamatrain train
    4. Take the bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Shirakawagobus bus
    9h 14m

  5. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Higashimaizuru to Tsurugatrain train
    2. Take the train from Tsuruga to Kanazawatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kanazawa Station to Shirakawagobus bus
    10h 27m
    ¥5,363–8,853

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Amanohashidate Station to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijo Gate to Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Shirakawagobus bus
    10h 36m
    ¥11,300–15,400

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  • Distance: 421.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 23m

What companies run services between Amanohashidate, Japan and Shirakawa-go, Japan?

You can take a vehicle from Amanohashidate to Shirakawa-go via Amanohashidate Station, Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi, Kyoto Station Hachijo Gate, Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal, and Shirakawago in around 10h 36m.

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