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How to get fromIiyama to Shirakawa-goby train, taxi, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Liyama Station to Shin Takaokatrain train
    2. Take the train from Takaoka(Toyama) to Johanatrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Johana to Shirakawa-gotaxi taxi
    3h 11m
    ¥18,829–23,731

  2. Drive 217.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Iiyama to Shirakawa-gocar car 217.5 km
    3h 20m
    ¥3,780–5,460

  3. Train, bus via Toyama

    1. Take the train from Liyama Station to Toyamatrain train Hakutaka
    2. Take the bus from Toyama Station to Shirakawagobus bus Takayama
    5h 8m
    ¥4,283–6,091

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Liyama Station to Kanazawatrain train Hakutaka
    2. Take the bus from Kanazawa Station to Shirakawagobus bus Takayama
    5h 27m
    ¥4,227–6,870

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

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration5h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket¥4,283Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 224.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 11m

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

There is no direct connection from Iiyama to Shirakawa-go. However, you can take the train to Shin Takaoka, take the train to Johana, then take the taxi to Shirakawa-go. Alternatively, you can take a train from Liyama Station to Shirakawa-go via Toyama, Toyama Station, and Shirakawago in around 5h 8m.

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