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

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There are 4 ways to get from Hamamatsu to Shirakawa-go by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Hamamatsu to Nagoyatrain train Hikari / ...
    2. Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Shirakawagobus bus
    4h 22m

  2. Drive 247.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hamamatsu to Shirakawa-gocar car 247.4 km
    3h 29m
    ¥4,297–6,207

  3. Train, bus via Takayama

    1. Take the train from Hamamatsu to Nagoyatrain train
    2. Take the train from Nagoya Station to Takayamatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Shirakawagobus bus
    6h 13m

  4. Train, bus via Nagoya

    1. Take the train from Hamamatsu to Nagoyatrain train Hikari / ...
    2. Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Terminal to Shirakawagobus bus Shirakawago Nagoya
    4h 36m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 265.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 22m

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

There is no direct connection from Hamamatsu to Shirakawa-go. However, you can take the train to Nagoya, walk to Meitetsu Bus Center, take the bus to Shirakawago, then walk to Shirakawa-go. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hamamatsu to Shirakawa-go via Nagoya, Nagoya Station, Takayama, Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal, and Shirakawago in around 6h 13m.

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