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

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

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Nanao to Kanazawatrain train [29694] JR Nanao / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Kanazawa to Shirakawa-gotaxi taxi
    4h 6m
    ¥41,942–50,695

  2. Drive 158.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Noto to Shirakawa-gocar car 158.5 km
    2h 33m
    ¥2,746–3,967

  3. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Noto to Wakura Onsentaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Wakura Onsen to Shin-takaoka Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Shintakaokaeki4ban to Hatogayabus bus
    5h 42m
    ¥26,006–31,444

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Nanao to Kanazawatrain train [29694] JR Nanao / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kanazawa Station to Shirakawagobus bus Takayama
    7h 17m
    ¥15,242–19,795

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 191.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 6m

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

There is no direct connection from Noto to Shirakawa-go. However, you can take the taxi to Anamizu, take the train to Nanao, take the train to Kanazawa, then take the taxi to Shirakawa-go. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Wakura Onsen, take the bus to Shin-takaoka Station, take the bus to Hatogaya, then walk to Shirakawa-go.

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