There are 3 ways to get from Komoro to Shirakawa-go by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Sakudaira to Shin Takaokatrain Hakutaka
- Take the train from Takaoka(Toyama) to Johanatrain [29727] JR Johana
4h 59m¥20,122–25,667Drive 185 km
cheapest- Drive from Komoro to Shirakawa-gocar 185 km
3h 16m¥3,211–4,638Train, bus
- Take the train from Komoro to Imaitrain
- Take the train from Imai to Matsumototrain
- Take the bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Takayama Nohi Bus Centerbus
- Take the bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Shirakawagobus
8h 46m¥4,044–9,627
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Komoro to Shirakawa-go is to drive which costs ¥3200 - ¥4700 and takes 3h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Komoro to Shirakawa-go is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs ¥3200 - ¥4700.
No, there is no direct train from Komoro to Shirakawa-go. However, there are services departing from Higashikomoro and arriving at Johana via Sakudaira and Takaoka(Toyama). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
The distance between Komoro and Shirakawa-go is 318 km. The road distance is 185 km.
The best way to get from Komoro to Shirakawa-go without a car is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs ¥20000 - ¥26000.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Komoro to Shirakawa-go, including transfers.
Komoro to Shirakawa-go train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Sakudaira station.
Komoro to Shirakawa-go train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shin Takaoka station.
Yes, the driving distance between Komoro to Shirakawa-go is 185 km. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Komoro to Shirakawa-go.
There are 14+ hotels available in Shirakawa-go.
What companies run services between Komoro, Japan and Shirakawa-go, Japan?
You can take a train from Higashikomoro to Shirakawa-go via Saku-Daira, Sakudaira, Takaoka(Toyama), and Johana in around 4h 59m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Sakudaira to Shin Takaoka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500–4,700
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Imai to Matsumoto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,200
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Takaoka(Toyama) to Johana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥480–700
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
- Phone
- 0268-21-4700
- Website
- shinanorailway.co.jp
Train from Komoro to Imai
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,200
- Website
- https://www.shinanorailway.co.jp/english/
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Takayama Nohi Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥900–4,400
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
- Phone
- 0577-32-1688
- Website
- nouhibus.co.jp
Bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Shirakawago
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–2,900
- Schedules at
- nouhibus.co.jp
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