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

The cheapest way to get from Shirakawa to Nikkō is to drive which costs ¥1300 - ¥2000 and takes 1h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shirakawa to Nikkō is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs ¥1300 - ¥2000.

Is there a direct train between Shirakawa and Nikkō?

No, there is no direct train from Shirakawa to Nikkō. However, there are services departing from Kutano and arriving at 日光 Nikkō via Shin Shirakawa and 宇都宮 Utsunomiya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.

How far is it from Shirakawa to Nikkō?

The distance between Shirakawa and Nikkō is 118 km. The road distance is 89.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Shirakawa to Nikkō without a car is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs ¥1800 - ¥2700.

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

It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Shirakawa to Nikkō, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shirakawa to Nikkō train from?

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

Where does the Shirakawa to Nikkō train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Shirakawa to Nikkō?

Yes, the driving distance between Shirakawa to Nikkō is 89 km. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Shirakawa to Nikkō.

Where can I stay near Nikkō?

There are 282+ hotels available in Nikkō.

Shirakawa to Nikkō - 3 ways to travel via train, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Shirakawa to Nikkō by train or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Shin Shirakawa to Utsunomiyatrain Yamabiko
2. Take the train from 宇都宮 Utsunomiya to 日光 Nikkōtrain JR日光線 JR Nikkō Line / ...
2h 57m
¥1,818–2,693
Drive 89.2 km
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1. Drive from Shirakawa to Nikkōcar 89.2 km
1h 24m
¥1,364–1,970
Train via 黒磯 Kuroiso
1. Take the train from 黒磯 Kuroiso to 宇都宮 Utsunomiyatrain Ju
2. Take the train from 宇都宮 Utsunomiya to 日光 Nikkōtrain JR日光線 JR Nikkō Line / ...
3h 54m
¥2,078–2,993

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Distance: 117.5 km
Duration: 2h 57m

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

You can take a train from Kutano to 日光 Nikkō via Shin-Shirakawa, Shin Shirakawa, Utsunomiya, and 宇都宮 Utsunomiya in around 2h 57m.

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