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

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There are 3 ways to get from Suwa to Shirakawa-go by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Shiojiri to Naganotrain
    2. Take the train from Nagano to Kanazawatrain
    3. Take the bus from Kanazawa Station West Exit to Shirakawa-gobus
    6h 33m
    ¥8,889–19,221

  2. Drive 155.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Suwa to Shirakawa-gocar155.8 km
    2h 32m
    ¥2,634–3,804

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Takayama Nohi Bus CenterbusTakayama
    2. Take the bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to ShirakawagobusTakayama
    6h 35m
    ¥3,277–11,238

Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Kami-Suwa to Shirakawa-go via Matsumoto, Matsumoto Bus Terminal, Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal, and Shirakawago in around 6h 35m.

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