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How to get fromShirakawa-go to Hakubaby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Shirakawa-go to Hakuba by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Shirakawago to Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Takayama Nohi Bus Center to Matsumoto Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the train from Matsumoto to Hakubatrain train
    6h 28m
    ¥3,196–8,515

  2. Drive 180.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Shirakawa-go to Hakubacar car 180.3 km
    3h 1m
    ¥3,131–4,523

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Johana to Takaoka(Toyama)train train
    2. Take the train from Shin Takaoka to Itoigawatrain train
    3. Take the train from Itoigawa to Minami-Otaritrain train
    6h 31m
    ¥19,007–23,067

  4. Bus, train via Shinano-Omachi

    1. Take the bus from Shirakawago to Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Takayama Nohi Bus Center to Matsumoto Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the train from Matsumoto to Shinano-Omachitrain train
    8h 3m
    ¥3,296–8,765

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Shirakawa-go to Hakuba.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 193.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 28m

What companies run services between Shirakawa-go, Japan and Hakuba, Japan?

You can take a vehicle from Shirakawa-go to Hakuba via Johana, Shin Takaoka, Itoigawa, and Minami-Otari in around 6h 31m.

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