How to Travel from
Nikkō to Shirakawa-go
by Route or Car
Schedule
Nikkō, Japan → Shirakawa-go, Japan
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Nikkō to Shirakawa-Go
Composite routes from Nikkō to Shirakawa-Go
Cheapest
5 h 33 min
Car
390 km.
from $21
Other
6 h 58 min
Train, Bus
248 km.
from $168.26
12 h 5 min
248 km.
from $119.85
7 h 39 min
Train, Plane
247 km.
from $178.97
8 h 40 min
248 km.
from $126.74
12 h 39 min
248 km.
from $89.78
8 h 55 min
Train, Plane
247 km.
from $168.83
Transport providers
Airlines
Japan Airlines
Website:
jal.com/
Plane from Haneda Airport to Komatsu
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$195.65
Plane from Haneda Airport to Chūbu
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$92.39–$130.43
All Nippon Airways
Website:
ana.co.jp/
Plane from Haneda Airport to Komatsu
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$228.26
Plane from Haneda Airport to Chūbu
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$92.39–$543.48
Train operators
Japan Railways Shinkansen
Phone:
050-2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Utsunomiya to Ōmiya
Ave. Duration:
27 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$20.65–$33.70
Train from Ōmiya to Kanazawa
Ave. Duration:
2h 39m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$65.22–$97.83
Train from Utsunomiya to Tōkyō
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$25.00–$39.13
Train from Takasaki to Kanazawa
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$54.35–$81.52
Japan Railways Limited Express
Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Tobu-Nikko to Tochigi
Ave. Duration:
43 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$13.04–$20.65
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)
Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Nikko to Utsunomiya
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.46–$5.98
Train from Utsunomiya to Ōmiya
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$7.61–$10.87
Train from Utsunomiya to Tōkyō
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$10.33–$14.13
Train from Tochigi to Takasaki
Ave. Duration:
1h 47m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.15–$10.87
Train from Tochigi to Shim-Maebashi
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.07–$10.33
Tobu Railway
Phone:
03-5962-0102
Website:
tobu.co.jp/foreign/en/
Train from Tobu-Nikko to Tochigi
Ave. Duration:
39 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.89–$7.61
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:
$8.70–$27.17
Tobu bus
Phone:
03-4405-5370
Website:
tobu-bus.com/en/
Bus from Tobu-Nikko Station to Haneda
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$22.12
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:
$17.39–$25.00
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Takayama
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$31.52–$46.74
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:
$19.57–$27.17
Nippon Chuo Bus Co
Phone:
+81 27-287-4000
Website:
ncb.jp/
Bus from 新前橋駅 to 金沢駅東口
Ave. Duration:
6h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.52–$46.74
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Nikkō to Shirakawa-go?
The cheapest way to get from Nikkō to Shirakawa-go is to drive which costs $41.30 - $65.22 and takes 5h 29m.
What is the fastest way to get from Nikkō to Shirakawa-go?
The fastest way to get from Nikkō to Shirakawa-go is to drive which takes 5h 29m and costs $41.30 - $65.22 .
Is there a direct bus between Nikkō and Shirakawa-go?
No, there is no direct bus from Nikkō station to Shirakawa-go. However, there are services departing from Tobu-Nikko Station and arriving at Shirakawago via Haneda Airport Terminal 1, Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 5m.
How far is it from Nikkō to Shirakawa-go?
The distance between Nikkō and Shirakawa-go is 604 km. The road distance is 391.3 km.
How do I travel from Nikkō to Shirakawa-go without a car?
The best way to get from Nikkō to Shirakawa-go without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 58m and costs $81.52 - $173.91 .
How long does it take to get from Nikkō to Shirakawa-go?
It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Nikkō to Shirakawa-go, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Nikkō to Shirakawa-go bus from?
Nikkō to Shirakawa-go bus services, operated by Tobu bus, depart from Tobu-Nikko Station.
Where does the Nikkō to Shirakawa-go bus arrive?
Nikkō to Shirakawa-go bus services, operated by Tobu bus, arrive at Haneda Airport Terminal 1 station.
Can I drive from Nikkō to Shirakawa-go?
Yes, the driving distance between Nikkō to Shirakawa-go is 391 km. It takes approximately 5h 29m to drive from Nikkō 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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