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How to get fromLake Biwa to Shirakawa-goby train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Lake Biwa to Shirakawa-go by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain train Hikari / ...
    2. Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Shirakawagobus bus
    4h 50m

  2. Drive 193.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Shiga to Shirakawa-gocar car 193.3 km
    2h 51m
    ¥3,330–4,809

  3. Train, bus via Takayama

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain train
    2. Take the train from Nagoya Station to Takayamatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Shirakawagobus bus
    6h 41m

  4. Train, bus via Nagahama

    1. Take the train from Zeze to Maibaratrain train
    2. Take the train from Maibara to Nagoyatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Terminal to Shirakawagobus bus
    6h 18m
    ¥4,465–8,700

  5. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Kusatsu to Takayamatrain train Hida 25
    2. Take the bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Shirakawagobus bus Takayama
    7h 1m

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijo Gate to Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminalbus bus Takayama
    2. Take the bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Shirakawagobus bus Takayama
    7h 48m
    ¥8,023–12,209

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 308.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 50m

What companies run services between Lake Biwa, Shiga, Japan and Shirakawa-go, Japan?

You can take a train from Zeze to Shirakawa-go via Kyōto, Kyoto Station Hachijo Gate, Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal, and Shirakawago in around 7h 48m.

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