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How to get fromSuwa to Shirakawaby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Suwa to Shirakawa by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Kami-Suwa to Shiojiritrain train
    2. Take the train from Shiojiri to Tajimitrain train
    3. Take the train from Tajimi to Minootatrain train
    4. Take the train from Minoota to Shirakawaguchitrain train
    4h 41m

  2. Drive 150.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Suwa to Shirakawacar car 150.3 km
    2h 21m
    ¥2,603–3,759

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Ihoku IC Mae to Chuodo Mizunami-Tentokubus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Chuodo Mizunami-Tentoku to Shirakawataxi taxi
    5h 52m
    ¥24,764–31,328

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Takayama Nohi Bus Centerbus bus Takayama
    2. Take the train from Takayama to Shimoyuitrain train [20388] Jr Takayama / ...
    7h 41m
    ¥2,927–7,175

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 200.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 41m

What companies run services between Suwa, Japan and Shirakawa, Gifu, Japan?

You can take a train from Kami-Suwa to Shirakawaguchi via Shiojiri, Tajimi, and Minoota in around 4h 41m.

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