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

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

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  1. Train, bus via Nagoya

    best
    1. Take the train from Kyōto to Nagoya StationtrainNozomi / ...
    2. Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Terminal to ShirakawagobusShirakawago Nagoya
    5h 5m
    ¥7,230–12,730

  2. Drive 248.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gion to Shirakawa-gocar248.8 km
    3h 27m
    ¥4,188–6,049

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kyōto to Tsurugatrain
    2. Take the train from Tsuruga to Kanazawatrain
    3. Take the bus from Kanazawa Station West Exit to Shirakawa-gobus
    5h 20m
    ¥9,130–15,630

  4. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Kyōto to TakayamatrainHida
    2. Take the bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to ShirakawagobusTakayama
    7h 16m
    ¥7,830–13,930

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijo Gate to Takayama Nouhi Bus TerminalbusTakayama
    2. Take the bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to ShirakawagobusTakayama
    7h 44m
    ¥5,930–11,430

Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Shijo Kawaramachi to Shirakawa-go via Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi, Kyoto Station Hachijo Gate, Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal, and Shirakawago in around 7h 44m.

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