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Twelve ways to Travel from Akita to Shirakawa-Go

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Cheapest
By car (577 km)
7 h 19 min
577 km.
from $31
Other
Rideshare
7 h 19 min
577 km.
from $7.53
Train, bus via Saitama
9 h 8 min
476 km.
from $225.83
Train, Bus
13 h 18 min
476 km.
from $153.26
Bus, Plane (Fly Akita Airport to Komatsu Airport)
8 h 59 min
475 km.
from $302.83
Train, bus via Niigata
10 h 56 min
476 km.
from $155.78
Bus
16 h 21 min
474 km.
from $152.15
Bus, Plane (Fly Akita Airport to Chūbu Centrair International Airport)
7 h 46 min
475 km.
from $276.37
Bus, Plane (Fly Akita Airport to Toyama Airport)
9 h 44 min
475 km.
from $273.33
Train, Plane (Train to Morioka Hanamaki Airport)
9 h 57 min
475 km.
from $267.39
Train, Plane (Train to Aomori)
10 h 35 min
475 km.
from $244.24
Bus, Plane (Fly Akita Airport to Osaka International Airport)
9 h 22 min
475 km.
from $269.41

Transport providers

Airlines

Japan Airlines

Website:
jal.com/
Plane from Akita Airport to Komatsu
Ave. Duration:
5h 1m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$120.68–$508.15
Plane from Morioka Hanamaki Airport to Nagoya
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.04–$304.89
Plane from Aomori to Nagoya
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.33–$266.78
Plane from Akita Airport to Osaka
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$45.73–$330.30

All Nippon Airways

Website:
ana.co.jp/
Plane from Akita Airport to Komatsu
Ave. Duration:
5h 8m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$177.85–$571.67
Plane from Akita Airport to Chūbu
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.44–$558.96
Plane from Akita Airport to Toyama
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$107.98–$495.44
Plane from Akita Airport to Osaka
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.63–$406.52

Fuji Dream

Website:
fujidream.co.jp/
Plane from Morioka Hanamaki Airport to Nagoya
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.04–$304.89
Plane from Aomori to Nagoya
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.33–$266.78

Oriental Air Bridge

Website:
orc-air.co.jp/
Plane from Akita Airport to Chūbu
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.44–$558.96

Train operators

Japan Railways Shinkansen

Phone:
050-2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Akita to Ōmiya
Ave. Duration:
3h 28m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$101.63–$152.44
Train from Ōmiya to Kanazawa
Ave. Duration:
2h 39m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$76.22–$114.33
Train from Jōetsumyōkō to Kanazawa
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$39.38–$57.17
Train from Toyama to Kanazawa
Ave. Duration:
25 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$21.60–$35.57
Train from Akita to Morioka
Ave. Duration:
1h 39m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$31.76–$49.54
Train from Tsuruga to Kanazawa
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$34.30–$52.09

Japan Railways Limited Express

Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Sakata(Yamagata) to Niigata
Ave. Duration:
2h 3m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$35.57–$49.54
Train from Akita to Niigata
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$53.36–$76.22
Train from Niigata to Joetsumyoko
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$31.76–$45.73
Train from Akita to Hirosaki
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$31.76–$45.73
Train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Tsuruga
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$29.22–$41.92

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)

Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Ugoushijima to Sakata(Yamagata)
Ave. Duration:
1h 52m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$11.43–$16.51
Train from Niigata to Joetsumyoko
Ave. Duration:
2h 33m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.51–$22.87
Train from Akita to Hirosaki
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.51–$22.87

Ainokaze Toyama Railway

Phone:
076-431-3409
Website:
ainokaze.co.jp/
Train from Toyama to Kanazawa
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.26–$10.16

Bus operators

Hokutetsu Transportation

Phone:
076-234-0123
Website:
hokutetsu.co.jp/en
Bus from Kanazawa Sta. East Gate to Shirakawa-go
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$10.16–$31.76
Bus from Niigata Eki Mae to Kanazawa
Ave. Duration:
4h 52m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$38.11–$69.87

JR Bus Tōhoku

Website:
jrbustohoku.co.jp
Bus from Akita to Sendai
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$34.72
Bus from Sendai Station to Kanazawa
Ave. Duration:
9h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$58.44–$82.57

Nouhi Bus

Phone:
0577-32-1688
Website:
nouhibus.co.jp/english/
Bus from Kanazawa Sta. East Gate to Shirakawa-go
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$20.33–$29.22

Gifu Bus

Phone:
058-240-0489
Website:
gifubus.co.jp/
Bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Shirakawago
Ave. Duration:
2h 42m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$22.87–$31.76

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Akita to Shirakawa-go?

The cheapest way to get from Akita to Shirakawa-go is to drive which costs $59.78 - $92.39 and takes 7h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Akita to Shirakawa-go?

The fastest way to get from Akita to Shirakawa-go is to drive which takes 7h 18m and costs $59.78 - $92.39 .

Is there a direct bus between Akita and Shirakawa-go?

No, there is no direct bus from Akita to Shirakawa-go. However, there are services departing from Akita and arriving at Shirakawa-go via Sendai Station and Kanazawa Sta. East Gate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 21m.

How far is it from Akita to Shirakawa-go?

The distance between Akita and Shirakawa-go is 1078 km. The road distance is 576.7 km.

How do I travel from Akita to Shirakawa-go without a car?

The best way to get from Akita to Shirakawa-go without a car is to train and bus via Saitama which takes 9h 8m and costs $163.04 - $250 .

How long does it take to get from Akita to Shirakawa-go?

It takes approximately 9h 8m to get from Akita to Shirakawa-go, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Akita to Shirakawa-go bus from?

Akita to Shirakawa-go bus services, operated by JR Bus Tōhoku, depart from Akita station.

Train, bus or fly from Akita to Shirakawa-go?

The best way to get from Akita to Shirakawa-go is to bus which takes 16h 21m and costs $86.96 - $130.43 . There are no good options to train or fly between Akita to Shirakawa-go.

Where does the Akita to Shirakawa-go bus arrive?

Akita to Shirakawa-go bus services, operated by JR Bus Tōhoku, arrive at Sendai station.

Can I drive from Akita to Shirakawa-go?

Yes, the driving distance between Akita to Shirakawa-go is 577 km. It takes approximately 7h 18m to drive from Akita to Shirakawa-go.

Where can I stay near Shirakawa-go?

There are 10+ hotels available in Shirakawa-go. Prices start at $12.47 per night.
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