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Ten ways to Travel from Kumamoto to Shirakawa-Go

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Cheapest
By car (982 km)
11 h 27 min
982 km.
from $54
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Plane to Shirakawa-Go (Matsumoto Airport)
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Other
Rideshare
11 h 27 min
982 km.
from $12.81
Train via Nagoya
9 h
686 km.
from $219.83
Train, Plane (Train to Fukuoka Airport)
6 h 40 min
685 km.
from $230.63
Train
9 h 50 min
686 km.
from $265.65
Bus, Plane (Fly Kumamoto Airport to Nagoya Airfield)
7 h 46 min
685 km.
from $230.99
Train, Plane (Train to Fukuoka Airport)
7 h 55 min
685 km.
from $183.26
Train, Plane (Train to Fukuoka Airport)
8 h 8 min
685 km.
from $404.78
Bus, Plane (Fly Kumamoto Airport to Osaka International Airport)
9 h 8 min
685 km.
from $220.99

Transport providers

Airlines

Japan Airlines

Website:
jal.com/
Plane from Fukuoka Airport to Komatsu
Ave. Duration:
3h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.63–$635.18
Plane from Kumamoto Airport to Nagoya
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.33–$330.30
Plane from Fukuoka Airport to Nagoya
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.57–$368.41
Plane from Fukuoka Airport to Matsumoto
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.44–$393.81
Plane from Kumamoto Airport to Osaka
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$25.41–$292.18

All Nippon Airways

Website:
ana.co.jp/
Plane from Fukuoka Airport to Komatsu
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$39.38–$419.22
Plane from Kumamoto Airport to Osaka
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.63–$279.48

Fuji Dream

Website:
fujidream.co.jp/
Plane from Kumamoto Airport to Nagoya
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.33–$330.30
Plane from Fukuoka Airport to Nagoya
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.57–$368.41
Plane from Fukuoka Airport to Matsumoto
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.44–$393.81

Amakusa Airlines

Website:
amx.co.jp/
Plane from Kumamoto Airport to Osaka
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$25.41–$292.18

Oriental Air Bridge

Website:
orc-air.co.jp/
Plane from Fukuoka Airport to Komatsu
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$39.38–$419.22

Train operators

Japan Railways Shinkansen

Phone:
050-2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Kumamoto to Shin-Kobe
Ave. Duration:
3h 1m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$107.98–$152.44
Train from Shin-Kōbe Station to Nagoya
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$43.19–$63.52
Train from Kumamoto to Hakata
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$26.68–$41.92
Train from Kumamoto to Shin-Ōsaka
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$107.98–$152.44
Train from Tsuruga to Kanazawa
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$34.30–$50.81

JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company)

Phone:
0570-04-1717
Website:
jrkyushu.co.jp/
Train from Kumamoto to Hakata
Ave. Duration:
2h 28m
Frequency:
Twice daily

Japan Railways Limited Express

Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Nagoya Station to Takayama
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$34.30–$48.27
Train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Takayama
Ave. Duration:
4h 14m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$57.17–$82.57
Train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Tsuruga
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$29.22–$40.65

Bus operators

ALPICO Kotsu

Phone:
0570-550-373
Website:
alpico.co.jp/en/
Bus from Shinshimashima Station to Takayama
Ave. Duration:
2h 3m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.07–$49.54

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–$30.49

Kintetsu Bus

Phone:
0570-001631
Website:
kintetsu-bus.co.jp/
Bus from Kumamoto Sakuramachi BT to Ōsaka
Ave. Duration:
11h 12m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$59.71–$88.93

Nouhi Bus

Phone:
0577-32-1688
Website:
nouhibus.co.jp/english/
Bus from Osaka Station to Takayama
Ave. Duration:
5h 12m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$27.95–$76.22
Bus from Kanazawa Sta. East Gate to Shirakawa-go
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$19.06–$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:
$21.60–$30.49

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Kumamoto to Shirakawa-go is to drive which costs $97.83 - $152.17 and takes 11h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kumamoto to Shirakawa-go is to train and fly and bus which takes 6h 40m and costs $81.52 - $423.91 .

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

No, there is no direct bus from Kumamoto to Shirakawa-go. However, there are services departing from Kumamoto Sakuramachi BT and arriving at Shirakawago via Osaka Station and Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 50m.

How far is it from Kumamoto to Shirakawa-go?

The distance between Kumamoto and Shirakawa-go is 1034 km. The road distance is 982.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Kumamoto to Shirakawa-go without a car is to train via Nagoya which takes 9h and costs $163.04 - $250 .

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

It takes approximately 9h to get from Kumamoto to Shirakawa-go, including transfers.

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

Kumamoto to Shirakawa-go bus services, operated by Kintetsu Bus, depart from Kumamoto Sakuramachi BT station.

Where does the Kumamoto to Shirakawa-go bus arrive?

Kumamoto to Shirakawa-go bus services, operated by Kintetsu Bus, arrive at Ōsaka Station.

Can I drive from Kumamoto to Shirakawa-go?

Yes, the driving distance between Kumamoto to Shirakawa-go is 983 km. It takes approximately 11h 22m to drive from Kumamoto to Shirakawa-go.

Where can I stay near Shirakawa-go?

There are 10+ hotels available in Shirakawa-go. Prices start at $12.22 per night.
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