There are 3 ways to get from Hikone to Shirahige Shrine by train, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Minamihikone to Yamashinatrain [21833] Jr Biwako
- Take the train from Yamashina to Omitakashimatrain [22917] JR Kosei / ...
2h 12m¥3,123–4,141Drive 62.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Hikone to Shirahige Shrinecar 62.6 km
1h 3m¥1,088–1,572Taxi
- Take the taxi from Hikone to Shirahige Shrinetaxi 62.6 km
1h 3m¥26,000–31,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hikone to Shirahige Shrine is to drive which costs ¥1000 - ¥1600 and takes 1h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Hikone to Shirahige Shrine is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs ¥1000 - ¥1600.
No, there is no direct train from Hikone to Shirahige Shrine. However, there are services departing from Minamihikone and arriving at Omitakashima via Yamashina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
The distance between Hikone and Shirahige Shrine is 97 km. The road distance is 62.6 km.
The best way to get from Hikone to Shirahige Shrine without a car is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs ¥3100 - ¥4200.
It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Hikone to Shirahige Shrine, including transfers.
Hikone to Shirahige Shrine train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Minamihikone station.
Hikone to Shirahige Shrine train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Yamashina station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hikone to Shirahige Shrine is 63 km. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Hikone to Shirahige Shrine.
There are 215+ hotels available in Shirahige Shrine.
What companies run services between Hikone, Japan and Shirahige Shrine, Japan?
You can take a train from Minamihikone to Shirahige Shrine via Yamashina and Omitakashima in around 2h 12m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Minamihikone to Yamashina
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥800–1,200
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Yamashina to Omitakashima
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥600–900
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
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