There are 3 ways to get from Shirahama to Kumano Nachi Taisha by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Nanki Shirahama Airport to Kii-Katsuura Sta.bus Shirahama Airport Limousine Bus
4h 22m¥3,538–4,610Drive 93.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Shirahama to Kumano Nachi Taishacar 93.1 km
1h 22m¥1,613–2,330Train
- Take the train from Shirahama to Kiikatsuuratrain [28895] Jr Kinokuni
4h 31m¥2,067–2,802
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shirahama to Kumano Nachi Taisha is to drive which costs ¥1600 - ¥2400 and takes 1h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Shirahama to Kumano Nachi Taisha is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs ¥1600 - ¥2400.
No, there is no direct bus from Shirahama to Kumano Nachi Taisha. However, there are services departing from Shirahama Bus Center and arriving at Nachisan via Nanki Shirahama Airport and Kii-Katsuura Sta.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Shirahama to Kumano Nachi Taisha. However, there are services departing from Shirahama and arriving at Kiikatsuura via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
The distance between Shirahama and Kumano Nachi Taisha is 103 km. The road distance is 93.1 km.
The best way to get from Shirahama to Kumano Nachi Taisha without a car is to bus which takes 4h 22m and costs ¥3500 - ¥4700.
It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Shirahama to Kumano Nachi Taisha, including transfers.
Shirahama to Kumano Nachi Taisha bus services, operated by Kumano Gobo Nankai Bus, depart from Nanki Shirahama Airport station.
Shirahama to Kumano Nachi Taisha train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Shirahama station.
The best way to get from Shirahama to Kumano Nachi Taisha is to bus which takes 4h 22m and costs ¥3500 - ¥4700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥2000 - ¥2800 and takes 4h 31m.
What companies run services between Shirahama, Wakayama, Japan and Kumano Nachi Taisha, Japan?
Kumano Gobo Nankai Bus operates a bus from Nanki Shirahama Airport to Kii-Katsuura Sta. once daily. Tickets cost ¥2,600–3,400 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Alternatively, JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Shirahama to Kiikatsuura every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥1,200–1,700 and the journey takes 2h 7m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Shirahama to Kiikatsuura
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,700
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 0735-22-5101
- Website
- Kumano Gobo Nankai Bus
Bus from Nanki Shirahama Airport to Kii-Katsuura Sta.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,600–3,400
- Website
- Kumano Gobo Nankai Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Shirahama to Kumano Nachi Taisha bus services, operated by Kumano Gobo Nankai Bus, arrive at Kii-Katsuura Sta. station.
Shirahama to Kumano Nachi Taisha train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kiikatsuura station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shirahama to Kumano Nachi Taisha is 93 km. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Shirahama to Kumano Nachi Taisha.
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