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

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There are 5 ways to get from Nagano to Shirakawa-go by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Nagano to Kanazawatrain train Hakutaka / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Kanazawa to Shirakawa-gotaxi taxi
    2h 30m
    ¥31,348–38,309

  2. Drive 185.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nagano to Shirakawa-gocar car 185.9 km
    2h 58m
    ¥3,229–4,664

  3. Train, bus via Takaoka

    1. Take the train from Nagano to Toyamatrain train Hakutaka / ...
    2. Take the bus from Shintakaokaeki4ban to Hatogayabus bus Takaokaekimae-Shirakawago
    4h 55m
    ¥3,724–4,979

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Nagano to Toyamatrain train Hakutaka / ...
    2. Take the bus from Toyama Station to Shirakawagobus bus Takayama
    5h 21m
    ¥4,704–6,629

  5. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Nagano to Kanazawatrain train Hakutaka / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kanazawa Station to Shirakawagobus bus Takayama
    5h 40m
    ¥4,648–7,409

Nagano to Shirakawa-go by train, bus, and foot

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration5h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket¥4,704Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 292.1 km
  • Duration: 2h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from Nagano to Shirakawa-go. However, you can take the train to Kanazawa then take the taxi to Shirakawa-go. Alternatively, you can take a train from Nagano to Shirakawa-go via Toyama, Shin-Takaoka, Shintakaokaeki4ban, and Hatogaya in around 4h 55m.

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