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How to get fromYamaguchi to Shirakawa-goby train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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There are 11 ways to get from Yamaguchi to Shirakawa-go by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Shin Yamaguchi to Hiroshimatrain train
    2. Take the train from Hiroshima to Nagoyatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Shirakawagobus bus
    8h 34m

  2. Drive 728.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Yamaguchi to Shirakawa-gocar car 728.7 km
    9h 12m
    ¥12,642–18,261

  3. Night bus, bus

    1. Take the night bus from Komeyacho to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchinightbus night bus
    2. Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijo Gate to Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Shirakawagobus bus
    19h 38m
    ¥17,000–23,300

  4. Train to Fukuoka Airport, fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Shin Yamaguchi to Hakata Fukuokatrain train
    2. Fly from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane plane FUK - NGO
    3. Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Shirakawagobus bus
    8h 30m
    ¥13,904–25,975

  5. Train, bus via Takayama

    1. Take the train from Shin Yamaguchi to Hiroshimatrain train
    2. Take the train from Hiroshima to Nagoyatrain train
    3. Take the train from Nagoya Station to Takayamatrain train
    4. Take the bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Shirakawagobus bus
    10h 28m

  6. Train, bus via Osaka

    1. Take the train from Shin Yamaguchi to Shin Osakatrain train
    2. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Takayamatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Shirakawagobus bus
    10h 38m

  7. Train to Fukuoka Airport, fly to Komaki Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Shin Yamaguchi to Hakata Fukuokatrain train
    2. Fly from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Komaki Airport (NKM)plane plane FUK - NKM
    3. Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Shirakawagobus bus
    8h 43m
    ¥23,804–41,975

  8. Train to Izumo Airport, fly to Komaki Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Yamaguchi(Yamaguchi) to Shinjitrain train
    2. Fly from Izumo Airport (IZO) to Komaki Airport (NKM)plane plane IZO - NKM
    3. Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Shirakawagobus bus
    10h 8m
    ¥27,292–44,437

  9. Train to Fukuoka Airport, fly to Matsumoto Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Shin Yamaguchi to Hakata Fukuokatrain train
    2. Fly from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Matsumoto Airport (MMJ)plane plane FUK - MMJ
    3. Take the bus from Shinshimashima Station to Takayama Nohi Bus Centerbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Shirakawagobus bus
    9h 53m
    ¥39,454–63,975

  10. Train to Fukuoka Airport, fly to Komatsu Airport, train, bus

    1. Take the train from Shin Yamaguchi to Hakata Fukuokatrain train
    2. Fly from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Komatsu Airport (KMQ)plane plane FUK - KMQ
    3. Take the train from Komatsu to Shin-Takaokatrain train
    4. Take the bus from Shintakaokaeki4ban to Hatogayabus bus
    8h 57m
    ¥33,454–71,275

  11. Fly Yamaguchi Ube Airport to Komatsu Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ) to Komatsu Airport (KMQ)plane plane UBJ - KMQ
    2. Take the train from Komatsu to Shin-Takaokatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Shintakaokaeki4ban to Hatogayabus bus
    11h 24m
    ¥30,344–64,335

Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) flights

Calendar63Weekly Planes
Duration1h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket¥7,426Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 770.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 34m

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

There is no direct connection from Yamaguchi to Shirakawa-go. However, you can take the train to Shin-Yamaguchi, take the train to Hiroshima, take the train to Nagoya, walk to Meitetsu Bus Center, take the bus to Shirakawago, then walk to Shirakawa-go. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Komeyacho to Shirakawa-go via Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi, Kyoto Station Hachijo Gate, Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal, and Shirakawago in around 19h 38m.

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