There are 4 ways to get from Tokyo to Shirakaba Ko by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Shinjuku Station to Kami-Suwatrain Azusa
2h 36m¥12,747–16,540Drive 195.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Tokyo to Shirakaba Kocar 195.3 km
2h 55m¥3,388–4,893Bus
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kamisuwa Stationbus Shinjuku
3h 40m¥13,500–24,618Train, bus
- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Ueda Naganotrain Hakutaka / ...
- Take the bus from Ueda Station to Himekidai Chuobus
4h 14m¥3,742–6,697
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Shirakaba Ko is to drive which costs ¥3300 - ¥4900 and takes 2h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Shirakaba Ko is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs ¥12000 - ¥17000.
No, there is no direct bus from Tokyo to Shirakaba Ko station. However, there are services departing from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and arriving at Kamisuwa Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Tokyo station to Shirakaba Ko. However, there are services departing from Shinjuku Station and arriving at Kami-Suwa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
The distance between Tokyo and Shirakaba Ko is 212 km. The road distance is 195.3 km.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Shirakaba Ko without a car is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs ¥12000 - ¥17000.
It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Tokyo to Shirakaba Ko, including transfers.
Tokyo to Shirakaba Ko bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Tokyo to Shirakaba Ko train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Shinjuku Station.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Shirakaba Ko is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs ¥12000 - ¥17000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥13000 - ¥25000 and takes 3h 40m.
What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Shirakaba Ko, Japan?
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Shinjuku Station to Kami-Suwa hourly. Tickets cost ¥2,700–3,600 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Alternatively, JR Bus Kanto operates a bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kamisuwa Station hourly. Tickets cost ¥3,800 and the journey takes 3h 14m. ALPICO Kotsu also services this route hourly.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Shinjuku Station to Kami-Suwa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,700–3,600
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Tōkyō Station to Ueda Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,700–3,600
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 0570-048905
- Website
- jrbuskanto.co.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kamisuwa Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,800
- Schedules at
- time.jrbuskanto.co.jp.e.wn.hp.transer.com
Bus from Ueda Station to Himekidai Chuo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ¥950–3,100
- Schedules at
- jrbuskanto.co.jp.e.wn.hp.transer.com
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kamisuwa Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500–12,000
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Tokyo to Shirakaba Ko bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, arrive at Kamisuwa Station.
Tokyo to Shirakaba Ko train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kami-Suwa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Shirakaba Ko is 195 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Tokyo to Shirakaba Ko.
There are 202+ hotels available in Shirakaba Ko.