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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Karuizawa to Shin Takaokatrain train Hakutaka
    2. Take the train from Takaoka(Toyama) to Johanatrain train [29727] JR Johana
    5h 2m
    ¥20,378–25,811

  2. Drive 201.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Karuizawa to Shirakawa-gocar car 201.1 km
    3h 30m
    ¥3,480–5,027

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Nakakaruizawa to Naganotrain train
    2. Take the train from Nagano to Kanazawatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kanazawa Station to Shirakawagobus bus
    7h 56m
    ¥6,132–9,237

  4. Train, bus via Matsumoto

    1. Take the train from Nakakaruizawa to Shinonoitrain train
    2. Take the train from Shinonoi to Matsumototrain train
    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
    8h 15m
    ¥4,332–10,011

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Karuizawa to Shirakawa-go.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 333.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 2m

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

You can take a train from Nakakaruizawa to Shirakawa-go via Karuizawa, Takaoka(Toyama), and Johana in around 5h 2m.

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