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How to get fromMatsumoto Castle to Shirakawa-goby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Matsumoto Castle to Shirakawa-go by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Matsumoto to Naganotrain train
    2. Take the train from Nagano to Kanazawatrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Kanazawa to Shirakawa-gotaxi taxi
    4h 30m
    ¥32,280–39,902

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Takayama Nohi Bus Centerbus bus Takayama
    2. Take the bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Shirakawagobus bus Takayama
    5h 13m
    ¥2,210–7,300

  3. Drive 130 km

    1. Drive from Matsumoto Castle to Shirakawa-gocar car 130 km
    2h 9m
    ¥2,251–3,251

Matsumoto Castle to Shirakawa-go by foot and bus

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration5h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket¥2,210Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 355.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 30m

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

You can take a vehicle from Matsumoto Castle to Shirakawa-go via Matsumoto Bus Terminal, Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal, and Shirakawago in around 5h 13m.

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