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

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

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  1. Train, bus via Nagoya

    best
    1. Take the train from Maibara to Nagoyatrain train Kodama
    2. Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Shirakawagobus bus
    4h 21m
    ¥4,016–5,409

  2. Drive 174 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Maibara to Shirakawa-gocar car 174 km
    2h 35m
    ¥3,025–4,369

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Maibara to Takayamatrain train Hida 25
    2. Take the bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Shirakawagobus bus Takayama
    5h 16m

  4. Train, bus via Nagoya #2

    1. Take the train from Maibara to Nagoyatrain train Kodama
    2. Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Terminal to Shirakawagobus bus Shirakawago Nagoya
    4h 35m
    ¥3,616–7,409

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 229 km
  • Duration: 4h 21m

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

There is no direct connection from Maibara to Shirakawa-go. However, you can take the train to Nagoya, walk to Meitetsu Bus Center, take the bus to Shirakawago, then walk to Shirakawa-go. Alternatively, you can take a train from Maibara to Shirakawa-go via Takayama, Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal, and Shirakawago in around 5h 16m.

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