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How to get fromNiigata to Shibata Castleby train, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Niigata to Shibata Castle by train, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Niigata to Shibata(Niigata)train train [17598] JR Hakushin / ...
    1h 12m
    ¥541–834

  2. Drive  31.6 km

    1. Drive from Niigata to Shibata Castlecar car 31.6 km
    31 min
    ¥544–786

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Niigata to Shibata Castletaxi taxi 31.6 km
    31 min
    ¥14,000–18,000

  4. Train via Aoyama(Niigata)

    1. Take the train from Aoyama(Niigata) to Niigatatrain train [18155] Jr Echigo / ...
    2. Take the train from Niigata to Shibata(Niigata)train train [17598] JR Hakushin / ...
    1h 22m
    ¥625–919

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Aoyama(Niigata) to Shibata(Niigata)train train Echigosen
    1h 25m
    ¥550–800

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  • Distance: 30.6 km
  • Duration: 1h 12m

What companies run services between Niigata, Japan and Shibata Castle, Japan?

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Niigata to Shibata(Niigata) every 20 minutes. Tickets cost ¥480–650 and the journey takes 38 min.

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