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How to get fromHimeji Castle to Shirakawa-goby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Himeji Castle to Shirakawa-go by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Himeji to Nagoya StationtrainNozomi
    2. Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Shirakawagobus
    5h 28m
    ¥9,895–13,734

  2. Drive 365.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Himeji Castle to Shirakawa-gocar365.8 km
    4h 51m
    ¥6,185–8,933

  3. Train, bus via Takayama

    1. Take the train from Himeji to Nagoya Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Nagoya Station to Takayamatrain
    3. Take the bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Shirakawagobus
    7h 12m
    ¥12,595–20,434

  4. Train, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Himeji to Sannomiyatrain
    2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Komatsu Airport (KMQ)planeUKB - KMQ
    3. Take the bus from Kanazawa Station West Exit to Shirakawa-gobus
    8h 59m
    ¥56,302–91,656

  5. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Himeji to Kyōtotrain
    2. Take the train from Kyōto to Takayamatrain
    3. Take the bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Shirakawagobus
    8h 1m
    ¥11,267–19,854

  6. Train, bus #3

    1. Take the train from Himeji to Kyōtotrain
    2. Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijo Gate to Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminalbus
    3. Take the bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Shirakawagobus
    8h 29m
    ¥9,367–17,354

Kobe (UKB) to Komatsu Airport (KMQ) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration4h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket¥18,216Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Himeji Castle to Shirakawa-go. However, you can walk to Himeji, take the train to Nagoya Station, walk to Meitetsu Bus Center, take the bus to Shirakawago, then walk to Shirakawa-go. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Himeji Castle to Shirakawa-go via Himeji, Nagoya Station, Takayama, Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal, and Shirakawago in around 7h 12m.

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