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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Kagaonsen to Shin-Takaokatrain train Tsurugi
    2. Take the bus from Shintakaokaeki4ban to Hatogayabus bus Takaokaekimae-Shirakawago
    3h 44m
    ¥2,138–3,018

  2. Drive 83.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kaga to Shirakawa-gocar car 83.5 km
    2h 7m
    ¥1,450–2,094

  3. Train, bus via Kanazawa

    1. Take the train from Kagaonsen to Kanazawatrain train Tsurugi
    2. Take the bus from Kanazawa Station to Shirakawagobus bus Takayama
    4h 30m
    ¥1,963–4,020

  4. Train, bus via Kanazawa #2

    1. Take the train from Daishoji to Kanazawatrain train [29037] IR Ishikawa Railway / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kanazawa Station to Shirakawagobus bus Takayama
    5h

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 155.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 44m

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

There is no direct connection from Kaga to Shirakawa-go. However, you can take the train to Shin-Takaoka, walk to Shintakaokaeki4ban, take the bus to Hatogaya, then walk to Shirakawa-go. Alternatively, you can drive from Kaga to Shirakawa-go in around 2h 7m.

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