Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Shirakawa-go

See all options

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

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

  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Meishin Taga to Meitetsu Bus Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Shirakawagobus bus
    5h 7m
    ¥5,600–6,600

  2. Drive 180.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hikone to Shirakawa-gocar car 180.4 km
    2h 39m
    ¥3,133–4,525

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Maibara to Takayamatrain train Hida 25
    2. Take the bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Shirakawagobus bus Takayama
    6h 27m

  4. Train, bus via Nagoya

    1. Take the train from Maibara to Nagoyatrain train Kodama
    2. Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Terminal to Shirakawagobus bus Shirakawago Nagoya
    5h 22m
    ¥3,782–7,752

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Hikone to Shirakawa-go.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 273.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 7m

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

You can take a bus from Meishin Taga to Shirakawa-go via Meitetsu Bus Center and Shirakawago in around 5h 7m.

Train operators
Bus 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