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Twelve ways to Travel from Akita to Shirakawago

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Cheapest
By car (576 km)
7 h 18 min
576 km.
from $31
Other
Rideshare
7 h 18 min
576 km.
from $7.51
Train, bus via Saitama
9 h 2 min
476 km.
from $225.83
Train, Bus
13 h 12 min
476 km.
from $153.26
Bus, Plane (Fly Akita Airport to Komatsu Airport)
8 h 52 min
475 km.
from $302.83
Train, bus via Niigata
10 h 50 min
476 km.
from $155.78
Bus
16 h 15 min
474 km.
from $152.15
Bus, Plane (Fly Akita Airport to Chūbu Centrair International Airport)
7 h 39 min
475 km.
from $276.37
Bus, Plane (Fly Akita Airport to Toyama Airport)
9 h 37 min
475 km.
from $273.33
Train, Plane (Train to Morioka Hanamaki Airport)
9 h 50 min
475 km.
from $267.39
Train, Plane (Train to Aomori)
10 h 28 min
475 km.
from $244.24
Bus, Plane (Fly Akita Airport to Osaka International Airport)
9 h 15 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 Shirakawago?

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

What is the fastest way to get from Akita to Shirakawago?

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

Is there a direct bus between Akita and Shirakawago?

No, there is no direct bus from Akita to Shirakawago. 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 15m.

How far is it from Akita to Shirakawago?

The distance between Akita and Shirakawago is 1078 km. The road distance is 576.2 km.

How do I travel from Akita to Shirakawago without a car?

The best way to get from Akita to Shirakawago without a car is to train and bus via Saitama which takes 9h 2m and costs $163.04 - $250 .

How long does it take to get from Akita to Shirakawago?

It takes approximately 9h 2m to get from Akita to Shirakawago, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Akita to Shirakawago bus from?

Akita to Shirakawago bus services, operated by JR Bus Tōhoku, depart from Akita station.

Where does the Akita to Shirakawago bus arrive?

Akita to Shirakawago bus services, operated by JR Bus Tōhoku, arrive at Sendai station.

Can I drive from Akita to Shirakawago?

Yes, the driving distance between Akita to Shirakawago is 576 km. It takes approximately 7h 18m to drive from Akita to Shirakawago.

Where can I stay near Shirakawago?

There are 10+ hotels available in Shirakawago. Prices start at $12.47 per night.
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