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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Iseshi to Kintetsu-Nagoyatrain train Limited Express / ...
    2. Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Shirakawagobus bus
    5h 24m
    ¥5,722–7,259

  2. Drive 241.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ise to Shirakawa-gocar car 241.9 km
    3h 39m
    ¥4,205–6,073

  3. Train, bus via Takayama

    1. Take the train from Iseshi to Kintetsu-Nagoyatrain train
    2. Take the train from Nagoya Station to Takayamatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Shirakawagobus bus
    7h 24m

  4. Train, bus via Nagoya

    1. Take the train from Iseshi to Kintetsu-Nagoyatrain train Limited Express / ...
    2. Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Terminal to Shirakawagobus bus Shirakawago Nagoya
    5h 33m
    ¥5,322–9,259

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 268.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 24m

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

There is no direct connection from Ise to Shirakawa-go. However, you can take the train to Kintetsu-Nagoya, walk to Meitetsu Bus Center, take the bus to Shirakawago, then walk to Shirakawa-go. Alternatively, you can take a train from Iseshi to Shirakawa-go via Kintetsu-Nagoya, Nagoya Station, Takayama, Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal, and Shirakawago in around 7h 24m.

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