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

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There are 4 ways to get from Iwata to Shirakawa-go by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Hamamatsu to Nagoya StationtrainKodama / ...
    2. Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Shirakawagobus
    5h 13m
    ¥6,793–9,666

  2. Drive 257.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Iwata to Shirakawa-gocar257.2 km
    3h 33m
    ¥4,372–6,315

  3. Train, bus via Takayama

    1. Take the train from Hamamatsu to Nagoya Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Nagoya Station to Takayamatrain
    3. Take the bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Shirakawagobus
    6h 57m
    ¥9,493–16,366

  4. Train, bus via Toyohashi

    1. Take the train from Iwata to Toyohashitrain
    2. Take the train from Toyohashi to Meitetsu Nagoyatrain
    3. Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Terminal to Shirakawagobus
    5h 51m

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Iwata to Shirakawa-go. However, you can take the train to Hamamatsu, 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 train from Iwata to Shirakawa-go via Hamamatsu, Nagoya Station, Takayama, Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal, and Shirakawago in around 6h 57m.

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