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

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There are 3 ways to get from Gunma to Shirakawa-go by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Takasaki to Shin Takaokatrain train Hakutaka
    2. Take the train from Takaoka(Toyama) to Johanatrain train [29727] JR Johana
    4h 12m
    ¥20,919–26,404

  2. Drive 250.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Takasaki to Shirakawa-gocar car 250.1 km
    4h 22m
    ¥4,345–6,277

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Takasaki to Toyamatrain train Hakutaka
    2. Take the bus from Toyama Station to Shirakawagobus bus Takayama
    6h 9m
    ¥6,373–8,764

Gunma to Shirakawa-go by train, bus, and foot

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration6h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket¥6,373Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 371.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 12m

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

You can take a train from Takasaki to Shirakawa-go via Takaoka(Toyama) and Johana in around 4h 12m.

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