There are 3 ways to get from Shirahige Shrine to Hikone by train, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Omitakashima to Yamashinatrain [22946] JR Kosei
- Take the train from Yamashina to Minamihikonetrain [21747] Jr Biwako / ...
2h 6m¥3,046–4,045Drive 62.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Shirahige Shrine to Hikonecar 62.6 km
1h 3m¥1,088–1,572Taxi
- Take the taxi from Shirahige Shrine to Hikonetaxi 62.6 km
1h 3m¥26,000–31,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shirahige Shrine to Hikone is to drive which costs ¥1000 - ¥1600 and takes 1h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Shirahige Shrine to Hikone is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs ¥1000 - ¥1600.
No, there is no direct train from Shirahige Shrine to Hikone. However, there are services departing from Omitakashima and arriving at Minamihikone via Yamashina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
The distance between Shirahige Shrine and Hikone is 97 km. The road distance is 62.6 km.
The best way to get from Shirahige Shrine to Hikone without a car is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs ¥3000 - ¥4100.
It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Shirahige Shrine to Hikone, including transfers.
Shirahige Shrine to Hikone train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Omitakashima station.
Shirahige Shrine to Hikone train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Yamashina station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shirahige Shrine to Hikone is 63 km. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Shirahige Shrine to Hikone.
There are 209+ hotels available in Hikone.
What companies run services between Shirahige Shrine, Japan and Hikone, Japan?
You can take a vehicle from Shirahige Shrine to Minamihikone via Omitakashima and Yamashina in around 2h 6m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Omitakashima to Yamashina
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥600–900
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Yamashina to Minamihikone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥800–1,200
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
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