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How to get fromShirakawago to Karuizawaby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Shirakawago to Karuizawa by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train via Johana

    best
    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 Karuizawatrain train
    6h 5m
    ¥4,981–6,656

  2. Drive 200.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Shirakawago to Karuizawacar car 200.5 km
    3h 29m
    ¥3,453–4,987

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Shirakawago to Toyama Stationbus bus Takayama
    2. Take the train from Toyama to Karuizawatrain train Hakutaka
    6h 10m
    ¥5,723–8,123

  4. Bus, train via Nagano

    1. Take the bus from Shirakawago to Kanazawa Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Kanazawa to Naganotrain train
    3. Take the train from Nagano to Nakakaruizawatrain train
    7h 31m
    ¥6,182–9,198

  5. Bus, train via Matsumoto

    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 Shinonoitrain train
    4. Take the train from Shinonoi to Nakakaruizawatrain train
    7h 50m
    ¥4,346–10,115

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 341.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 5m

What companies run services between Shirakawago, Japan and Karuizawa, Nagano, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Shirakawago to Karuizawa. However, you can take the bus to Johanaekimae, walk to Johana, take the train to Takaoka(Toyama), take the train to Karuizawa, then take the train to Nakakaruizawa. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shirakawago to Nakakaruizawa via Toyama Station, Toyama, and Karuizawa in around 6h 10m.

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