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How to get fromTonami to Shirakawa-goby train, bus, car or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Tonami to Shirakawa-go by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Higashinojiri to Johanatrain[29727] JR Johana
    2. Take the bus from Johanaekimae to ShirakawagobusTakaokaekimae-Shirakawago / ...
    2h 53m

  2. Drive 47.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tonami to Shirakawa-gocar47.7 km
    45 min
    ¥807–1,165

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Tonami to Shirakawa-gotaxi47.7 km
    45 min
    ¥21,000–26,000

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tonami Station South Exit to ShirakawagobusTakayama
    4h 25m
    ¥2,500–3,100

  5. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Higashinojiri to Johanatrain[29727] JR Johana
    2. Take the taxi from Johana to Shirakawa-gotaxi
    1h 6m

Questions & Answers

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

Nouhi Bus operates a bus from Tonami Station South Exit to Shirakawago 3 times a day. Tickets cost ¥2,500–3,100 and the journey takes 3h 15m.

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