There are 3 ways to get from Gunma to Shirakawa-go by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Takasaki to Shin Takaokatrain Hakutaka
- Take the train from Takaoka(Toyama) to Johanatrain Jouhana Sen / ...
3h 48m¥24,919–30,404Drive 250.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Takasaki to Shirakawa-gocar 250.1 km
4h 22m¥3,826–5,526Train, bus
- Take the train from Takasaki to Toyamatrain Hakutaka
- Take the bus from Toyama Station to Shirakawagobus Takayama
6h 9m¥6,373–8,764
Gunma to Shirakawa-go by train, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gunma to Shirakawa-go is to drive which costs ¥3800 - ¥6000 and takes 4h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Gunma to Shirakawa-go is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs ¥24000 - ¥31000.
No, there is no direct train from Gunma to Shirakawa-go. However, there are services departing from Takasaki and arriving at Johana via Takaoka(Toyama). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
The distance between Gunma and Shirakawa-go is 372 km. The road distance is 250.1 km.
The best way to get from Gunma to Shirakawa-go without a car is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs ¥24000 - ¥31000.
It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Gunma to Shirakawa-go, including transfers.
Gunma to Shirakawa-go train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Takasaki station.
Gunma to Shirakawa-go train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shin Takaoka station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gunma to Shirakawa-go is 250 km. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Gunma to Shirakawa-go.
There are 14+ hotels available in Shirakawa-go.
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 3h 48m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Takasaki to Shin Takaoka
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥4,400–6,000
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Takasaki to Toyama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥4,100–5,500
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Takaoka(Toyama) to Johana
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥480–700
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- 0577-32-1688
- Website
- nouhibus.co.jp
Bus from Toyama Station to Shirakawago
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,200–3,400
- Schedules at
- nouhibus.co.jp
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