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How to get fromShirakawa-go to Jōetsuby taxi, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Shirakawa-go to Jōetsu by taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Shirakawa-go to Johanataxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Johana to Takaoka(Toyama)train train
    3. Take the train from Shin Takaoka to Joetsumyokotrain train
    4h 3m
    ¥18,887–22,807

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shirakawago to Johanaekimaebus bus
    2. Take the train from Johana to Takaoka(Toyama)train train
    3. Take the train from Shin Takaoka to Joetsumyokotrain train
    5h 24m
    ¥3,156–4,336

  3. Bus, train via Nyūzen

    1. Take the bus from Shirakawago to Toyama Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Toyama to Tomari(Toyama)train train
    3. Take the train from Tomari(Toyama) to Naoetsutrain train
    6h 28m
    ¥4,028–5,803

  4. Drive 197.5 km

    1. Drive from Shirakawa-go to Jōetsucar car 197.5 km
    2h 34m
    ¥3,403–4,915

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Shirakawago to Kanazawa Stationbus bus Takayama
    2. Take the bus from Kanazawa to Kidabus bus Niigata
    6h 57m
    ¥4,282–7,098

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  • Distance: 202.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 3m

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

You can take a vehicle from Shirakawa-go to Kida via Shirakawago, Kanazawa Station, and Kanazawa in around 6h 57m.

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