There are 4 ways to get from Hakuba to Shirakawa-go by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Minami-Otari to Itoigawatrain
- Take the train from Itoigawa to Shin Takaokatrain
- Take the train from Takaoka(Toyama) to Johanatrain
6h 9m¥22,672–27,846Drive 180.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Hakuba to Shirakawa-gocar 180.3 km
3h 1m¥3,104–4,483Bus
- Take the bus from Hakuba-chō to Azumino Hotakabus
- Take the bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Takayama Nohi Bus Centerbus
- Take the bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Shirakawagobus
7h 49m¥3,860–10,750Train, bus
- Take the train from Minami-Otari to Itoigawatrain
- Take the train from Itoigawa to Shin Takaokatrain
- Take the train from Takaoka(Toyama) to Johanatrain
- Take the bus from Johanaekimae to Shirakawagobus
7h 56m¥3,272–4,696
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hakuba to Shirakawa-go is to drive which costs ¥3100 - ¥4500 and takes 3h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Hakuba to Shirakawa-go is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs ¥3100 - ¥4500.
No, there is no direct bus from Hakuba to Shirakawa-go. However, there are services departing from Hakuba-chō and arriving at Shirakawago via Matsumoto Bus Terminal and Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Hakuba to Shirakawa-go. However, there are services departing from Hakuba and arriving at Johana via Minami-Otari, Itoigawa and Takaoka(Toyama). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
The distance between Hakuba and Shirakawa-go is 203 km. The road distance is 180.3 km.
The best way to get from Hakuba to Shirakawa-go without a car is to train which takes 6h 9m and costs ¥22000 - ¥28000.
It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Hakuba to Shirakawa-go, including transfers.
Hakuba to Shirakawa-go bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Hakuba-chō station.
Hakuba to Shirakawa-go train services, operated by Japan Railways (JR), depart from Minami-Otari station.
The best way to get from Hakuba to Shirakawa-go is to train which takes 6h 9m and costs ¥22000 - ¥28000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3800 - ¥11000 and takes 7h 49m.
What companies run services between Hakuba, Japan and Shirakawa-go, Japan?
You can take a train from Hakuba to Shirakawa-go via Minami-Otari, Itoigawa, Takaoka(Toyama), and Johana in around 6h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hakuba-chō to Shirakawa-go via Azumino Hotaka, Hotaka, Matsumoto, Matsumoto Bus Terminal, Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal, and Shirakawago in around 7h 49m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
Train from Minami-Otari to Itoigawa
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥600–900
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
- Website
- JR EAST
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Website
- JR WEST
- Website
- JR SHIKOKU
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Minami-Otari to Itoigawa
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥600–900
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
- Website
- JR EAST
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Website
- JR WEST
- Website
- JR SHIKOKU
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Minami-Otari to Itoigawa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥600–800
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Itoigawa to Shin Takaoka
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–1,900
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Minami-Otari to Itoigawa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥600–800
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Itoigawa to Shin Takaoka
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–1,900
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Takaoka(Toyama) to Johana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥480–700
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Takaoka(Toyama) to Johana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥480–700
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Hakuba-chō to Azumino Hotaka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–3,000
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Takayama Nohi Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥900–4,400
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
- Phone
- 0577-32-1688
- Website
- nouhibus.co.jp
Bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Shirakawago
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–2,900
- Schedules at
- nouhibus.co.jp
- Website
- Kaetsuno Bus
Bus from Johanaekimae to Shirakawago
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥600–850
- Schedules at
- Kaetsuno Bus
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Hakuba to Shirakawa-go train services, operated by Japan Railways (JR), arrive at Itoigawa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hakuba to Shirakawa-go is 180 km. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Hakuba to Shirakawa-go.
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