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How to get fromSuwa to Shirakawa-goby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Suwa to Shirakawa-go by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Matsumoto to Naganotrain train
    2. Take the train from Nagano to Kanazawatrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Kanazawa to Shirakawa-gotaxi taxi
    5h 2m
    ¥32,827–40,665

  2. Drive 156.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Suwa to Shirakawa-gocar car 156.9 km
    2h 33m
    ¥2,722–3,931

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Takayama Nohi Bus Centerbus bus Takayama
    2. Take the bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Shirakawagobus bus Takayama
    6h 22m
    ¥2,777–8,065

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  • Distance: 387.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 2m

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

You can take a train from Kami-Suwa to Shirakawa-go via Matsumoto, Matsumoto Bus Terminal, Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal, and Shirakawago in around 6h 22m.

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