There are 3 ways to get from Shirahama to Nachi Falls 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 16m¥3,528–4,610Drive 91.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Shirahama to Nachi Fallscar 91.6 km
1h 20m¥1,591–2,297Train
- Take the train from Shirahama to Kiikatsuuratrain [28895] Jr Kinokuni
4h 24m¥2,050–2,793
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shirahama to Nachi Falls is to drive which costs ¥1500 - ¥2300 and takes 1h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Shirahama to Nachi Falls is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs ¥1500 - ¥2300.
No, there is no direct bus from Shirahama to Nachi Falls. However, there are services departing from Shirahama Bus Center and arriving at Nachi-no-Taki-mae via Nanki Shirahama Airport and Kii-Katsuura Sta.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Shirahama to Nachi Falls. However, there are services departing from Shirahama and arriving at Kiikatsuura via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
The distance between Shirahama and Nachi Falls is 102 km. The road distance is 91.6 km.
The best way to get from Shirahama to Nachi Falls without a car is to bus which takes 4h 16m and costs ¥3500 - ¥4700.
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Shirahama to Nachi Falls, including transfers.
Shirahama to Nachi Falls bus services, operated by Kumano Gobo Nankai Bus, depart from Nanki Shirahama Airport station.
Shirahama to Nachi Falls train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Shirahama station.
The best way to get from Shirahama to Nachi Falls is to bus which takes 4h 16m and costs ¥3500 - ¥4700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥2000 - ¥2800 and takes 4h 24m.
What companies run services between Shirahama, Wakayama, Japan and Nachi Falls, 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-odekake.net
Train from Shirahama to Kiikatsuura
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,700
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
- Phone
- 0735-22-5101
- Website
- kumanogobobus.nankai-nanki.jp
Bus from Nanki Shirahama Airport to Kii-Katsuura Sta.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,600–3,400
- Website
- https://kumanogobobus.nankai-nanki.jp/english/
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More Questions & Answers
Shirahama to Nachi Falls bus services, operated by Kumano Gobo Nankai Bus, arrive at Kii-Katsuura Sta. station.
Shirahama to Nachi Falls train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kiikatsuura station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shirahama to Nachi Falls is 92 km. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Shirahama to Nachi Falls.
There are 195+ hotels available in Nachi Falls.