There are 4 ways to get from Kōfu to Shirakawa-go Bus Terminal by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Kōfu to Matsumoto
- Take the bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Takayama Nohi Bus Center
- Take the bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Shirakawago
6h 58m¥4,204–12,903Drive 217.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Kōfu to Shirakawa-go Bus Terminal217.2 km
3h 22m¥3,640–5,257Train, bus via Nagano
- Take the train from Kofu to Shiojiri
- Take the train from Shiojiri to Nagano
- Take the train from Nagano to Kanazawa
- Take the bus from Kanazawa Station West Exit to Shirakawa-go
7h 32m¥9,817–20,789Bus
- Take the bus from Kofu Station to Chuodo Hachioji
- Take the bus from Chuodo Hachioji to Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal
- Take the bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Shirakawago
7h 6m¥6,900–17,700
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kōfu to Shirakawa-go Bus Terminal is to drive which costs ¥3600 - ¥5500 and takes 3h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Kōfu to Shirakawa-go Bus Terminal is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs ¥3600 - ¥5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kōfu station to Shirakawa-go Bus Terminal. However, there are services departing from Kofu Station and arriving at Shirakawago via Chuodo Hachioji and Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.
The distance between Kōfu and Shirakawa-go Bus Terminal is 232 km. The road distance is 217.2 km.
The best way to get from Kōfu to Shirakawa-go Bus Terminal without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 58m and costs ¥4200 - ¥13000.
It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Kōfu to Shirakawa-go Bus Terminal, including transfers.
Kōfu to Shirakawa-go Bus Terminal bus services, operated by Keio Dentetsu Bus, depart from Kofu Station.
Kōfu to Shirakawa-go Bus Terminal bus services, operated by Keio Dentetsu Bus, arrive at Chuodo Hachioji station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kōfu to Shirakawa-go Bus Terminal is 217 km. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Kōfu to Shirakawa-go Bus Terminal.
There are 13+ hotels available in Shirakawa-go Bus Terminal.
What companies run services between Kōfu, Japan and Shirakawa-go Bus Terminal, Japan?
You can take a bus from Kofu Station to Shirakawago via Chuodo Hachioji and Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal in around 7h 6m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Kōfu to Matsumoto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,100–4,300
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Website
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Unreserved Seat
- ¥3,700–4,200
- Reserved Seat
- ¥3,100–4,300
- Green Seat
- ¥4,300–6,000
Train from Kofu to Shiojiri
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,800–3,900
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Website
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Unreserved Seat
- ¥3,400–3,900
- Reserved Seat
- ¥2,800–3,900
- Green Seat
- ¥3,800–5,500
Train from Shiojiri to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,600–3,700
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Website
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Unreserved Seat
- ¥3,200–3,700
- Reserved Seat
- ¥2,600–3,600
- Green Seat
- ¥3,500–4,600
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Kōfu to Matsumoto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–2,000
- Schedules at
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Kofu to Shiojiri
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–1,800
- Schedules at
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Shiojiri to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,600
- Schedules at
- jreast.co.jp
- Phone
- 050-2016-1603
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Nagano to Kanazawa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥6,000–9,000
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Website
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Unreserved seat
- ¥6,000–8,500
- Reserved seat
- ¥7,000–9,000
- Green seat
- ¥9,000–13,000
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Takayama Nohi Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–4,400
- 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
- ¥2,500–4,200
- Schedules at
- nouhibus.co.jp
Bus from Chuodo Hachioji to Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥4,400–9,500
- Schedules at
- nouhibus.co.jp
- Phone
- 076-234-0123
- Website
- hokutetsu.co.jp
Bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Shirakawago
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,600
- Schedules at
- hokutetsu.co.jp
Bus from Kanazawa Station West Exit to Shirakawa-go
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–4,200
- Schedules at
- hokutetsu.co.jp
- Phone
- 042-352-3700
- Website
- keio-bus.com
Bus from Kofu Station to Chuodo Hachioji
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–4,000
- Schedules at
- highwaybus.com
Want to know more about travelling around Japan
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travel Insider: Top Japan travel tips by Beatrix Holland
Read the travel guide

























