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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Nikkō to Shirakawago

Composite routes from Nikkō to Shirakawago

Cheapest
5 h 32 min
Car
390 km.
from $21
Other
6 h 52 min
Train, Bus
248 km.
from $168.26
11 h 59 min
248 km.
from $119.85
7 h 32 min
Train, Plane
247 km.
from $178.97
8 h 33 min
248 km.
from $126.74
12 h 32 min
248 km.
from $89.78
8 h 49 min
Train, Plane
247 km.
from $168.83
8 h 42 min
Train, Plane
247 km.
from $209.26

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
Plane from Haneda Airport to Toyama
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$81.52–$173.91

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
Train from Toyama to Kanazawa
Ave. Duration:
25 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$18.48–$30.43

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

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:
$7.07–$8.70

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 Shirakawago?

The cheapest way to get from Nikkō to Shirakawago is to drive which costs $41.30 - $65.22 and takes 5h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nikkō to Shirakawago is to drive which takes 5h 28m and costs $41.30 - $65.22 .

Is there a direct bus between Nikkō and Shirakawago?

No, there is no direct bus from Nikkō station to Shirakawago. 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 11h 59m.

How far is it from Nikkō to Shirakawago?

The distance between Nikkō and Shirakawago is 604 km. The road distance is 390.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Nikkō to Shirakawago without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 52m and costs $81.52 - $173.91 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Nikkō to Shirakawago, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nikkō to Shirakawago bus from?

Nikkō to Shirakawago bus services, operated by Tobu bus, depart from Tobu-Nikko Station.

Where does the Nikkō to Shirakawago bus arrive?

Nikkō to Shirakawago bus services, operated by Tobu bus, arrive at Haneda Airport Terminal 1 station.

Can I drive from Nikkō to Shirakawago?

Yes, the driving distance between Nikkō to Shirakawago is 391 km. It takes approximately 5h 28m to drive from Nikkō 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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