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How to get fromKamakura to Shirakawagoby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Kamakura to Shirakawago by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Shin Yokohama to Nagoyatrain train Hikari / ...
    2. Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Shirakawagobus bus
    6h 22m

  2. Drive 343.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kamakura to Shirakawagocar car 343.6 km
    5h 18m
    ¥5,962–8,611

  3. Train, bus via Takayama

    1. Take the train from Shin Yokohama 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
    8h 12m

  4. Fly to Noto Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Noto Airport (NTQ)plane plane HND - NTQ
    2. Drive from Noto-Airport-NTQ to Shirakawagocar car
    5h 13m
    ¥43,620–186,263

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminalbus bus Takayama
    2. Take the bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Shirakawagobus bus Takayama
    8h 42m
    ¥10,920–16,463

  6. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from 鎌倉 Kamakura to Tōkyō Stationtrain train Jo
    2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Kanazawatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kanazawa Station to Shirakawagobus bus
    8h 59m
    ¥8,669–12,738

  7. Train, bus #3

    1. Take the train from Kamakura to Shinjuku Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Matsumoto Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Takayama Nohi Bus Centerbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Shirakawagobus bus
    10h 20m
    ¥7,185–15,958

  8. Fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane plane HND - NGO
    2. Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Shirakawagobus bus
    7h 32m
    ¥15,870–36,463

  9. Fly to Komatsu Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Komatsu Airport (KMQ)plane plane HND - KMQ
    2. Take the train from Komatsu to Shin-Takaokatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Shintakaokaeki4ban to Hatogayabus bus
    7h 54m
    ¥15,420–24,763

  10. Fly to Toyama Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Toyama Airport (TOY)plane plane HND - TOY
    2. Take the bus from Shintakaokaeki4ban to Hatogayabus bus
    8h 9m
    ¥40,640–255,913

Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Noto Airport (NTQ) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration57 minAverage Duration
Ticket¥40,438Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 508.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 22m

What companies run services between Kamakura, Japan and Shirakawago, Japan?

You can take a train from 鎌倉 Kamakura to Shirakawago via Yokohama, Yokohama Railway Station Ticket Gate, Haneda Airport Terminal 1, Shinjuku Station West Exit, Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal, and Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal in around 8h 42m.

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