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

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

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Omiya Station to Kanazawatrain train Hakutaka / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Kanazawa to Shirakawa-gotaxi taxi
    3h 43m
    ¥34,079–41,802

  2. Drive 335 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Saitama to Shirakawa-gocar car 335 km
    5h 17m
    ¥5,818–8,404

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminalbus bus Takayama
    2. Take the bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Shirakawagobus bus Takayama
    7h 34m
    ¥8,307–11,975

  4. Fly, drive

    1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Noto Airport (NTQ)plane plane HND - NTQ
    2. Drive from Noto-Airport-NTQ to Shirakawa-gocar car
    5h 17m
    ¥73,327–254,793

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Omiya Station to Toyamatrain train Hakutaka / ...
    2. Take the bus from Shintakaokaeki4ban to Hatogayabus bus Takaokaekimae-Shirakawago
    6h 8m
    ¥6,455–8,472

Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Noto Airport (NTQ) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration57 minAverage Duration
Ticket¥74,480Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 484.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 43m

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

You can take a vehicle from Omiya to Shirakawa-go via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal, Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal, Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal, and Shirakawago in around 7h 34m.

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