There are 3 ways to get from Shirahama to Nachi-Katsuura Observatory by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Shirahama to Yukawatrain [28895] Jr Kinokuni
3h 14m¥1,510–2,193Drive 81 km
cheapest- Drive from Shirahama to Nachi-Katsuura Observatorycar 81 km
1h 11m¥1,404–2,028Bus
- Take the bus from Nanki Shirahama Airport to Taiji Sta.bus Shirahama Airport Limousine Bus
4h 1m¥2,968–3,830
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shirahama to Nachi-Katsuura Observatory is to drive which costs ¥1400 - ¥2100 and takes 1h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Shirahama to Nachi-Katsuura Observatory is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs ¥1400 - ¥2100.
No, there is no direct bus from Shirahama to Nachi-Katsuura Observatory. However, there are services departing from Shirahama Bus Center and arriving at Taiji Sta. via Nanki Shirahama Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Shirahama to Nachi-Katsuura Observatory. However, there are services departing from Shirahama and arriving at Yukawa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
The distance between Shirahama and Nachi-Katsuura Observatory is 82 km. The road distance is 81 km.
The best way to get from Shirahama to Nachi-Katsuura Observatory without a car is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs ¥1500 - ¥2200.
It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Shirahama to Nachi-Katsuura Observatory, including transfers.
Shirahama to Nachi-Katsuura Observatory bus services, operated by Kumano Gobo Nankai Bus, depart from Nanki Shirahama Airport station.
Shirahama to Nachi-Katsuura Observatory train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Shirahama station.
The best way to get from Shirahama to Nachi-Katsuura Observatory is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs ¥1500 - ¥2200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2900 - ¥3900 and takes 4h 1m.
What companies run services between Shirahama, Wakayama, Japan and Nachi-Katsuura Observatory, Japan?
JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Shirahama to Yukawa every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥1,100–1,700 and the journey takes 2h 3m. Alternatively, Kumano Gobo Nankai Bus operates a bus from Nanki Shirahama Airport to Taiji Sta. once daily. Tickets cost ¥2,400–3,100 and the journey takes 1h 43m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Shirahama to Yukawa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,700
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 0735-22-5101
- Website
- Kumano Gobo Nankai Bus
Bus from Nanki Shirahama Airport to Taiji Sta.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,400–3,100
- Website
- Kumano Gobo Nankai Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Shirahama to Nachi-Katsuura Observatory bus services, operated by Kumano Gobo Nankai Bus, arrive at Taiji Sta. station.
Shirahama to Nachi-Katsuura Observatory train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Yukawa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shirahama to Nachi-Katsuura Observatory is 81 km. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Shirahama to Nachi-Katsuura Observatory.
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