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Ten ways to Travel from Kurashiki to Shirakawa-Go

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Cheapest
By car (475 km)
5 h 58 min
475 km.
from $26
Other
Rideshare
5 h 58 min
475 km.
from $18.07
Train, Bus
5 h 59 min
338 km.
from $143.78
Train
6 h 51 min
338 km.
from $183.46
Bus, Plane (Fly Okayama Airport to Komatsu Airport)
8 h 21 min
338 km.
from $271.52
Bus via Nagoya
9 h 50 min
338 km.
from $77.57
Bus
10 h 45 min
338 km.
from $122.07
Train, Plane (Train to Izumo Airport)
9 h 26 min
338 km.
from $209.40
Train, Plane (Train to Kobe)
8 h 11 min
338 km.
from $263.88
Bus, Plane (Fly Okayama Airport to Toyama Airport)
9 h 21 min
338 km.
from $252.90

Transport providers

Airlines

Japan Airlines

Website:
jal.com/
Plane from Okayama Airport to Komatsu
Ave. Duration:
4h 6m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.28–$444.63
Plane from Izumo Airport to Nagoya
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.22–$228.67
Plane from Kobe to Matsumoto
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.52–$203.26

All Nippon Airways

Website:
ana.co.jp/
Plane from Okayama Airport to Komatsu
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.44–$508.15
Plane from Okayama Airport to Toyama
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$444.63

Fuji Dream

Website:
fujidream.co.jp/
Plane from Izumo Airport to Nagoya
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.22–$228.67
Plane from Kobe to Matsumoto
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.52–$203.26

Train operators

Japan Railways Shinkansen

Phone:
050-2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Okayama to Nagoya
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$63.52–$95.28
Train from Okayama to Shin-Kōbe
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$33.03–$49.54
Train from Toyama to Kanazawa
Ave. Duration:
25 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$21.60–$35.57

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:
$35.57–$49.54
Train from Kurashiki to Shinji
Ave. Duration:
2h 49m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$39.38–$54.63

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

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

Meitetsu Bus

Phone:
052-582-5151
Website:
meitetsu-bus.co.jp/english
Bus from Kurashiki to Nagoya
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$36.84–$60.98

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

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
Bus from Kyoto Station Hachijo Gate to Takayama
Ave. Duration:
4h 12m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$33.03–$76.22

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

Ryobi Express

Phone:
0570-08-5050
Email:
Website:
ryobi-holdings.jp/bus/
Bus from Kurashiki to Kyōto
Ave. Duration:
4h 7m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$26.68–$40.65

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Kurashiki to Shirakawa-go is to drive which costs $50 - $76.09 and takes 5h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kurashiki to Shirakawa-go is to drive which takes 5h 58m and costs $50 - $76.09 .

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

No, there is no direct bus from Kurashiki to Shirakawa-go. However, there are services departing from Kurashiki and arriving at Shirakawago via Meitetsu Bus Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.

How far is it from Kurashiki to Shirakawa-go?

The distance between Kurashiki and Shirakawa-go is 499 km. The road distance is 475.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Kurashiki to Shirakawa-go without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 59m and costs $81.52 - $130.43 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Kurashiki to Shirakawa-go, including transfers.

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

Kurashiki to Shirakawa-go bus services, operated by Meitetsu Bus, depart from Kurashiki station.

Train or bus from Kurashiki to Shirakawa-go?

The best way to get from Kurashiki to Shirakawa-go is to train which takes 6h 51m and costs $97.83 - $173.91 . Alternatively, you can bus via Nagoya, which costs $51.09 - $81.52 and takes 9h 50m.

Where does the Kurashiki to Shirakawa-go bus arrive?

Kurashiki to Shirakawa-go bus services, operated by Meitetsu Bus, arrive at Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit.

Can I drive from Kurashiki to Shirakawa-go?

Yes, the driving distance between Kurashiki to Shirakawa-go is 476 km. It takes approximately 5h 58m to drive from Kurashiki 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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