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How to get fromKusatsu Onsen to Shirakawa-goby taxi, train, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Kusatsu Onsen to Shirakawa-go by taxi, train, or car

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Kusatsu Onsen to Liyama Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Liyama Station to Shin Takaokatrain train
    3. Take the train from Takaoka(Toyama) to Johanatrain train
    4h 8m
    ¥47,475–57,713

  2. Drive 226.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kusatsu Onsen to Shirakawa-gocar car 226.3 km
    4h 5m
    ¥3,917–5,658

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  • Distance: 285 km
  • Duration: 4h 8m

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

There is no direct connection from Kusatsu Onsen to Shirakawa-go. However, you can take the taxi to Liyama Station, take the train to Shin Takaoka, take the train to Johana, then take the taxi to Shirakawa-go. Alternatively, you can drive from Kusatsu Onsen to Shirakawa-go in around 4h 5m.

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