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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Iida Station to Meitetsu Bus Centerbus
    2. Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Shirakawagobus
    7h 41m
    ¥6,153–7,235

  2. Drive 183.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Matsukawa to Shirakawa-gocar183.1 km
    2h 51m
    ¥3,143–4,540

  3. Train, bus via Nagano

    1. Take the train from Inaoshima to Okayatrain
    2. Take the train from Shiojiri to Naganotrain
    3. Take the train from Nagano to Kanazawatrain
    4. Take the bus from Kanazawa Station West Exit to Shirakawa-gobus
    8h 48m
    ¥9,853–20,613

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Inaoshima to Okayatrain
    2. Take the bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Takayama Nohi Bus Centerbus
    3. Take the bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Shirakawagobus
    8h 51m
    ¥4,293–12,613

Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Inaoshima to Shirakawa-go via Iida, Iida Station, Meitetsu Bus Center, and Shirakawago in around 7h 41m.

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