Rome2Rio

How to get fromTakaoka to Shirakawagoby train, taxi, bus, or car

Find Transport to Shirakawago

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Takaoka(Toyama) to Johanatrain train [29727] JR Johana
    2. Take the taxi from Johana to Shirakawagotaxi taxi
    1h 35m
    ¥16,483–19,670

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shintakaokaeki4ban to Shirakawagobus bus Takaokaekimae-Shirakawago
    1h 55m
    ¥900–3,300

  3. Drive 65.3 km

    1. Drive from Takaoka to Shirakawagocar car 65.3 km
    58 min
    ¥1,134–1,638

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Takaoka to Shirakawagotaxi taxi 65.3 km
    58 min
    ¥28,000–35,000

  5. Bus via Hatogaya

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

Takaoka to Shirakawago by bus

Calendar49Weekly Buses
Duration1h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket¥900Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Takaoka to Shirakawago.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 65.5 km
  • Duration: 1h 35m

What companies run services between Takaoka, Japan and Shirakawago, Japan?

Kaetsuno Bus operates a bus from Shintakaokaeki4ban to Shirakawago 3 times a day. Tickets cost ¥900–1,300 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Nohi Bus also services this route 4 times a day.

Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around Japan

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides