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How to get fromYamanashi to Shirakawa-goby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Yamanashi to Shirakawa-go by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Kōfu to Matsumototrain train
    2. Take the bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Takayama Nohi Bus Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Shirakawagobus bus
    8h 6m
    ¥3,947–9,672

  2. Drive 232.2 km

    1. Drive from Yamanashi to Shirakawa-gocar car 232.2 km
    3h 37m
    ¥4,023–5,811

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kofu Station to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Shirakawagobus bus
    9h 37m
    ¥9,947–16,772

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  • Distance: 244.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 6m

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

You can take a train from 山梨市 Yamanashishi to Shirakawa-go via 甲府 Kōfu, Kofu Station, Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal, Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal, and Shirakawago in around 9h 37m.

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