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How to get fromTokyo to Shiga Highlandsby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Tokyo to Shiga Highlands by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Naganotrain train Hakutaka / ...
    2. Take the train from Nagano to Shinshunakanotrain train [161427] Nagano Electric Railway / ...
    3h 6m
    ¥14,115–18,302

  2. Drive 214.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tokyo to Shiga Highlandscar car 214.8 km
    3h 6m
    ¥3,692–5,333

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Nagano Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nagano to Hasuikebus bus Shiga Kogen
    6h 2m
    ¥5,700–10,770

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ueno to Naganotrain train Asama
    2. Take the bus from Nagano to Hasuikebus bus Shiga Kogen
    4h 54m
    ¥4,801–7,425

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  • Distance: 269.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 6m

What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Shiga Highlands, Japan?

You can take a train from Tōkyō Station to Shiga Highlands via Nagano and Shinshunakano in around 3h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Hasuike via Nagano Station and Nagano in around 6h 2m.

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