There are 3 ways to get from Shiojiri to Shirakawa-go by train, taxi, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Shiojiri to Naganotrain
- Take the train from Nagano to Kanazawatrain
- Take the taxi from Kanazawa to Shirakawa-gotaxi
4h 25m¥32,468–39,921Drive 136.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Shiojiri to Shirakawa-gocar 136.7 km
2h 18m¥2,376–3,432Bus
- Take the bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Takayama Nohi Bus Centerbus Takayama
- Take the bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Shirakawagobus Takayama
6h 14m¥2,444–7,698
Shiojiri to Shirakawa-go by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shiojiri to Shirakawa-go is to drive which costs ¥2300 - ¥3500 and takes 2h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Shiojiri to Shirakawa-go is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs ¥2300 - ¥3500.
No, there is no direct bus from Shiojiri to Shirakawa-go. However, there are services departing from Matsumoto Bus Terminal and arriving at Shirakawago via Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
The distance between Shiojiri and Shirakawa-go is 367 km. The road distance is 136.7 km.
The best way to get from Shiojiri to Shirakawa-go without a car is to train and taxi which takes 4h 25m and costs ¥32000 - ¥40000.
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Shiojiri to Shirakawa-go, including transfers.
Shiojiri to Shirakawa-go bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Matsumoto Bus Terminal station.
Shiojiri to Shirakawa-go bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Takayama Nohi Bus Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shiojiri to Shirakawa-go is 137 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Shiojiri to Shirakawa-go.
There are 14+ hotels available in Shirakawa-go.
What companies run services between Shiojiri, Japan and Shirakawa-go, Japan?
You can take a train from Shiojiri to Shirakawa-go via Matsumoto, Matsumoto Bus Terminal, Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal, and Shirakawago in around 6h 14m.
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Shiojiri to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Shiojiri to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,600
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Nagano to Kanazawa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,300–4,400
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Takayama Nohi Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥900–4,400
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
- Phone
- 0577-32-1688
- Website
- nouhibus.co.jp
Bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Shirakawago
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–2,900
- Schedules at
- nouhibus.co.jp
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Estimated price
- ¥28,000–34,000
Daiwa Taxi
- Phone
- +8176-266-5166
- Website
- daiwa-taxi.com
Fuji Taxi
- Phone
- +81 76-237-1020
- Website
- fuji-taxinet.jp
Ishikawa Kintetsu
- Phone
- +81 570-08-3265
- Website
- ishikawakintetsu.co.jp
Want to know more about travelling around Japan
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travel Insider: Top Japan travel tips by Beatrix Holland
Read the travel guide













