Rome2Rio

How to get fromGinzan-onsen to Shirakawa-goby train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

Find Transport to Shirakawa-go

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Ginzan-onsen to Shirakawa-go by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Oishida to Omiya Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Omiya Station to Kanazawatrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Kanazawa to Shirakawa-gotaxi taxi
    9h 7m
    ¥39,140–49,720

  2. Drive 515.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ginzan-onsen to Shirakawa-gocar car 515.8 km
    6h 54m
    ¥8,928–12,895

  3. Bus via Niigata

    1. Take the bus from Ginzan-onsen to Yamagata Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 山形駅前 to 新潟駅前bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Niigata Eki Mae to Kanazawabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Kanazawa Station to Shirakawagobus bus
    17h 27m
    ¥11,180–18,180

  4. Bus, fly to Komaki Airport

    1. Take the bus from Ginzan-onsen to Yamagata Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Yamagata Airport (GAJ) to Komaki Airport (NKM)plane plane GAJ - NKM
    3. Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Shirakawagobus bus
    8h 11m
    ¥31,050–61,300

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Obanazawa Machiai-jo to Sendaibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sendai Station to Kanazawa Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kanazawa Station to Shirakawagobus bus
    17h 43m
    ¥10,040–17,020

  6. Bus, fly to Komatsu Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Ginzan-onsen to Yamagata Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Yamagata Airport (GAJ) to Komatsu Airport (KMQ)plane plane GAJ - KMQ
    3. Take the train from Komatsu to Shin-Takaokatrain train
    4. Take the bus from Shintakaokaeki4ban to Hatogayabus bus
    11h 25m
    ¥25,700–99,600

  7. Bus, fly to Osaka International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Ginzan-onsen to Yamagata Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Yamagata Airport (GAJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane plane GAJ - ITM
    3. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Nagoyatrain train
    4. Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Shirakawagobus bus
    9h 27m

Yamagata Airport (GAJ) to Komaki Airport (NKM) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket¥26,174Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ginzan-onsen to Shirakawa-go.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 855.6 km
  • Duration: 9h 7m

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

You can take a bus from Ginzan-onsen to Shirakawa-go via Yamagata Airport, Yamagata Station, 山形駅前, 新潟駅前, Niigata Eki Mae, Kanazawa, Kanazawa Station, and Shirakawago in around 17h 27m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around Japan

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides