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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Higashinojiri to Johanatrain train [29727] JR Johana
    2. Take the bus from Johanaekimae to Shirakawagobus bus Takaokaekimae-Shirakawago / ...
    2h 53m
    ¥857–1,207

  2. Drive 46.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tonami to Shirakawa-gocar car 46.6 km
    45 min
    ¥809–1,168

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Tonami to Shirakawa-gotaxi taxi 46.6 km
    45 min
    ¥20,000–25,000

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tonami Station South Exit to Shirakawagobus bus Takayama
    4h 25m
    ¥1,381–3,013

  5. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Higashinojiri to Johanatrain train [29727] JR Johana
    2. Take the taxi from Johana to Shirakawa-gotaxi taxi
    1h 6m
    ¥16,257–20,357

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 58.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 53m

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

Nohi Bus operates a bus from Tonami Station South Exit to Shirakawago 3 times a day. Tickets cost ¥1,300–2,900 and the journey takes 3h 15m.

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