What is the cheapest way to get from Kanagawa to Shirakawa?

The cheapest way to get from Kanagawa to Shirakawa is to drive which costs ¥4000 - ¥6000 and takes 2h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kanagawa to Shirakawa?

The fastest way to get from Kanagawa to Shirakawa is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs ¥4000 - ¥6000.

Is there a direct train between Kanagawa and Shirakawa?

No, there is no direct train from Kanagawa to Shirakawa. However, there are services departing from 山手 Yamate and arriving at Shin-Shirakawa via Ueno. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.

How far is it from Kanagawa to Shirakawa?

The distance between Kanagawa and Shirakawa is 215 km. The road distance is 235.6 km.

How do I travel from Kanagawa to Shirakawa without a car?

The best way to get from Kanagawa to Shirakawa without a car is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs ¥3600 - ¥7500.

How long does it take to get from Kanagawa to Shirakawa?

It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Kanagawa to Shirakawa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kanagawa to Shirakawa train from?

Kanagawa to Shirakawa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from 山手 Yamate station.

Where does the Kanagawa to Shirakawa train arrive?

Kanagawa to Shirakawa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at 上野 Ueno station.

Can I drive from Kanagawa to Shirakawa?

Yes, the driving distance between Kanagawa to Shirakawa is 236 km. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Kanagawa to Shirakawa.

Where can I stay near Shirakawa?

There are 80+ hotels available in Shirakawa.

Kanagawa to Shirakawa - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Kanagawa to Shirakawa by train, bus, or car

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Train
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1. Take the train from 山手 Yamate to 上野 Uenotrain Jk
2. Take the train from Ueno to Shin-Shirakawatrain Yamabiko / ...
3h 10m
¥3,639–7,244
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Haneda Airport Terminal 1 to JR Utsunomiya Stationbus
2. Take the train from Utsunomiya to Shin-Shirakawatrain Yamabiko / ...
5h 24m
¥6,793–10,982
Drive 235.6 km
1. Drive from Yokohama to Shirakawacar 235.6 km
2h 58m
¥4,088–5,905

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Distance: 214.9 km
Duration: 3h 10m

What companies run services between Kanagawa, Japan and Shirakawa, Japan?

You can take a train from 山手 Yamate to Shirakawa Station via Ueno, Shin-Shirakawa, and Shin-Shirakawa Station in around 3h 10m.

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