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

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There are 5 ways to get from Takaoka to Shirakawa-go by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Takaoka(Toyama) to Johanatrain train [29727] JR Johana
    2. Take the taxi from Johana to Shirakawa-gotaxi taxi
    1h 36m
    ¥16,483–20,670

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shintakaokaeki4ban to Hatogayabus bus Takaokaekimae-Shirakawago
    2h 8m
    ¥900–1,300

  3. Drive 65.8 km

    1. Drive from Takaoka to Shirakawa-gocar car 65.8 km
    59 min
    ¥1,134–1,638

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Takaoka to Shirakawa-gotaxi taxi 65.8 km
    59 min
    ¥29,000–35,000

  5. Bus via Takaokaekimaenanabannoriba

    1. Take the bus from Takaokaekimaenanabannoriba to Shirakawagobus bus Takaokaekimae-Shirakawago
    2h 16m
    ¥900–3,300

Takaoka to Shirakawa-go by bus and foot

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration2h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket¥900Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 66 km
  • Duration: 1h 36m

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

Kaetsuno Bus operates a bus from Shintakaokaeki4ban to Hatogaya 3 times a day. Tickets cost ¥900–1,300 and the journey takes 1h 45m.

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