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

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There are 4 ways to get from Iwata 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
    5h 4m

  2. Drive 256.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Iwata to Shirakawa-gocar car 256.6 km
    3h 34m
    ¥4,457–6,438

  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 55m

  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
    5h 18m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 277 km
  • Duration: 5h 4m

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

There is no direct connection from Iwata to Shirakawa-go. However, you can take the train to Hamamatsu, 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 Iwata(Shizuoka) to Shirakawa-go via Hamamatsu, Nagoya, Nagoya Station, Takayama, Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal, and Shirakawago in around 6h 55m.

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