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How to get fromMatsumoto Castle to Shirakawaby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Matsumoto Castle to Shirakawa by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Nagano

    best
    1. Take the train from Matsumoto to Naganotrain train
    2. Take the train from Nagano to Omiya Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ōmiya to Shin-Shirakawatrain train
    5h 37m
    ¥6,040–8,302

  2. Drive 300.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Matsumoto Castle to Shirakawacar car 300.9 km
    4h 24m
    ¥5,230–7,554

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the train from Ōmiya to Shin-Shirakawatrain train Yamabiko / ...
    6h 49m
    ¥7,200–14,692

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Matsumoto to Tachikawatrain train Azusa
    2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Shin-Shirakawatrain train Yamabiko / ...
    6h 16m
    ¥6,197–8,206

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Sukagawa Eigyōshobus bus Abukuma
    9h 48m
    ¥8,410–14,192

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  • Distance: 407.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 37m

What companies run services between Matsumoto Castle, Japan and Shirakawa, Japan?

You can take a vehicle from Matsumoto Castle to Kutano via Matsumoto, Nagano, Ōmiya, and Shin-Shirakawa in around 5h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Matsumoto Castle to Kutano via Matsumoto Bus Terminal, Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal, Sukagawa Eigyōsho, and Sukagawa in around 9h 48m.

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