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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Nakatsugawa IC to Meitetsu Bus Centerbus
    2. Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Shirakawagobus
    5h 19m
    ¥7,200–8,200

  2. Drive 140.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nakatsugawa to Shirakawa-gocar140.5 km
    2h 20m
    ¥2,389–3,450

  3. Train, bus via Takayama

    1. Take the train from Nakatsugawa to Tajimitrain
    2. Take the train from Mino-Ōta to Takayamatrain
    3. Take the bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Shirakawagobus
    6h
    ¥4,868–11,667

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Nakatsugawa to NagoyatrainCF: Chūō Line Rapid / ...
    2. Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Terminal to ShirakawagobusShirakawago Nagoya
    5h 30m
    ¥5,324–9,761

Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Nakatsugawa IC to Shirakawa-go via Meitetsu Bus Center and Shirakawago in around 5h 19m.

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