What is the cheapest way to get from Shirakawa to Kawaguchiko?

The cheapest way to get from Shirakawa to Kawaguchiko is to drive which costs ¥4800 - ¥7000 and takes 3h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Shirakawa to Kawaguchiko?

The fastest way to get from Shirakawa to Kawaguchiko is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs ¥4800 - ¥7000.

Is there a direct bus between Shirakawa and Kawaguchiko?

No, there is no direct bus from Shirakawa to Kawaguchiko. However, there are services departing from Sukagawa Eigyōsho and arriving at Kawaguchiko Sta. via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Shirakawa and Kawaguchiko?

No, there is no direct train from Shirakawa to Kawaguchiko. However, there are services departing from Kutano and arriving at 河口湖 Kawaguchiko via Shin-Shirakawa, 上野 Ueno, 新宿 Shinjuku, 高尾 Takao and 大月 Otsuki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.

How far is it from Shirakawa to Kawaguchiko?

The distance between Shirakawa and Kawaguchiko is 298 km. The road distance is 279.4 km.

How do I travel from Shirakawa to Kawaguchiko without a car?

The best way to get from Shirakawa to Kawaguchiko without a car is to train via Sagamihara which takes 5h 22m and costs ¥4600 - ¥7500.

How long does it take to get from Shirakawa to Kawaguchiko?

It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Shirakawa to Kawaguchiko, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shirakawa to Kawaguchiko bus from?

Shirakawa to Kawaguchiko bus services, operated by JR Bus Tohoku, depart from Sukagawa Eigyōsho station.

Where do I catch the Shirakawa to Kawaguchiko train from?

Shirakawa to Kawaguchiko train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Shin-Shirakawa station.

Train or bus from Shirakawa to Kawaguchiko?

The best way to get from Shirakawa to Kawaguchiko is to train via Sagamihara which takes 5h 22m and costs ¥4600 - ¥7500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥6500 - ¥18000 and takes 7h 27m.

Where does the Shirakawa to Kawaguchiko bus arrive?

Shirakawa to Kawaguchiko bus services, operated by JR Bus Tohoku, arrive at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Shirakawa to Kawaguchiko train arrive?

Shirakawa to Kawaguchiko train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Ueno station.

Can I drive from Shirakawa to Kawaguchiko?

Yes, the driving distance between Shirakawa to Kawaguchiko is 279 km. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Shirakawa to Kawaguchiko.

Where can I stay near Kawaguchiko?

There are 1102+ hotels available in Kawaguchiko.

Shirakawa to Kawaguchiko - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Shirakawa to Kawaguchiko by train, bus, or car

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Train via Sagamihara
best
1. Take the train from Shin-Shirakawa to Uenotrain
2. Take the train from 新宿 Shinjuku to 高尾 Takaotrain Jc
3. Take the train from 大月 Otsuki to 河口湖 Kawaguchikotrain Fj
5h 22m
¥4,658–7,142
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Shin-Shirakawa to Uenotrain
2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Ōtsukitrain
3. Take the train from 大月 Otsuki to 河口湖 Kawaguchikotrain Fj
5h 32m
¥4,538–7,022
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Shin-Shirakawa to Oyamatrain
2. Take the train from 小山 Oyama to 大宮 Ōmiyatrain Ju
3. Take the bus from Omiya Station West Exit to Kawaguchikobus
6h 10m
¥6,152–10,769
Drive 279.4 km
1. Drive from Shirakawa to Kawaguchikocar 279.4 km
3h 33m
¥4,812–6,951
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sukagawa Eigyōsho to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus Abukuma
2. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kawaguchiko Sta.bus Fuji-Goko
7h 27m
¥6,816–17,059

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Distance: 298 km
Duration: 5h 22m

What companies run services between Shirakawa, Japan and Kawaguchiko, Japan?

You can take a train from Kutano to 河口湖 Kawaguchiko via Shin-Shirakawa, 上野 Ueno, 新宿 Shinjuku, 高尾 Takao, 大月 Ōtsuki, and 大月 Otsuki in around 5h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kutano to Kawaguchiko Sta. via Sukagawa, Sukagawa Eigyōsho, and Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal in around 7h 27m.

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