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

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There are 5 ways to get from Kusatsu to Shirakawa-go by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Naganoharakusatsuguchi to Takasakitrain train [15828] JR Agatsuma / ...
    2. Take the train from Takasaki to Shin Takaokatrain train Hakutaka
    7h 59m
    ¥22,506–30,989

  2. Drive 223.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kusatsu to Shirakawa-gocar car 223.2 km
    4h 2m
    ¥3,866–5,583

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from 草津温泉 to 軽井沢駅北口（２番のりば）bus bus
    2. Take the train from Karuizawa to Kanazawatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kanazawa Station to Shirakawagobus bus
    8h 35m
    ¥6,621–11,649

  4. Bus, train via Matsumoto

    1. Take the bus from 草津温泉 to 軽井沢駅北口（２番のりば）bus bus
    2. Take the train from Karuizawa to Shinonoitrain train
    3. Take the train from Shinonoi to Matsumototrain train
    4. Take the bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Takayama Nohi Bus Centerbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Shirakawagobus bus
    10h 42m
    ¥5,321–12,649

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 草津温泉ｂｔ（Ｊｒバス関東） to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Shirakawagobus bus
    10h 59m
    ¥9,350–16,400

Kusatsu to Shirakawa-go by bus, train, and foot

Calendar37Weekly Services
Duration8h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket¥6,621Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 448.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 59m

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

You can take a bus from 草津温泉 to Shirakawa-go via 長野原草津口, Naganoharakusatsuguchi, Takasaki, Takaoka(Toyama), and Johana in around 7h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 草津温泉ｂｔ（Ｊｒバス関東） to Shirakawa-go via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal, Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal, and Shirakawago in around 10h 59m.

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