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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Shirakawa-Go to Kawaguchiko

Composite routes from Shirakawa-Go to Kawaguchiko

Cheapest
3 h 46 min
Car
257 km.
from $14
Other
8 h 33 min
Bus, Train
186 km.
from $95
8 h 38 min
Bus, Train
186 km.
from $152.28
7 h 35 min
Bus, Plane
186 km.
from $249.72
9 h 52 min
186 km.
from $109.47

Transport providers

Airlines

Japan Airlines

Website:
jal.com/
Plane from Komatsu Airport to Haneda
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.57–$228.67

All Nippon Airways

Website:
ana.co.jp/
Plane from Komatsu Airport to Haneda
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.57–$266.78

Train operators

Japan Railways Shinkansen

Phone:
050-2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Kanazawa to Tōkyō
Ave. Duration:
3h 4m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$82.57–$120.68

Japan Railways Limited Express

Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Matsumoto to Kōfu
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$24.14–$34.30
Train from Tōkyō Station to Ōtsuki
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$21.60–$30.49

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)

Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Matsumoto to Kōfu
Ave. Duration:
1h 48m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$11.43–$15.24
Train from Tōkyō Station to Ōtsuki
Ave. Duration:
1h 41m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.16–$13.97

Bus operators

ALPICO Kotsu

Phone:
0570-550-373
Website:
alpico.co.jp/en/
Bus from Takayama Nohi Bus Center to Matsumoto
Ave. Duration:
2h 33m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.07–$49.54
Bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Chūōdō
Ave. Duration:
2h 58m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$30.49–$35.57

Hokutetsu Transportation

Phone:
076-234-0123
Website:
hokutetsu.co.jp/en
Bus from Shirakawa-go to Kanazawa
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$11.43–$31.76

Fujikyuko Express Bus

Phone:
0570-022956
Email:
Website:
bus-fujikyu-co-jp.translate.goog/?_x_tr_sl=ja&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=ja&_x_tr_pto=wapp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kawaguchiko
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.07–$25.41
Bus from Chuodo Hino to Kawaguchiko
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.89–$19.06

Nouhi Bus

Phone:
0577-32-1688
Website:
nouhibus.co.jp/english/
Bus from Shirakawa-go to Kanazawa
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$20.33–$31.76

Fujikyuko bus

Phone:
0555-72-6877
Email:
Website:
bus-en.fujikyu.co.jp/
Bus from 甲府駅バスターミナル to 河口湖駅
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.89–$12.70

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Shirakawa-go to Kawaguchiko is to drive which costs $27.17 - $40.22 and takes 3h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shirakawa-go to Kawaguchiko is to drive which takes 3h 46m and costs $27.17 - $40.22 .

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

No, there is no direct bus from Shirakawa-go to Kawaguchiko. However, there are services departing from Shirakawago and arriving at Kawaguchiko Sta. via Takayama Nohi Bus Center, Matsumoto Bus Terminal and Chuodo Hino. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 52m.

How far is it from Shirakawa-go to Kawaguchiko?

The distance between Shirakawa-go and Kawaguchiko is 271 km. The road distance is 258 km.

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

The best way to get from Shirakawa-go to Kawaguchiko without a car is to bus and train via Matsumoto which takes 8h 33m and costs $34.78 - $108.70 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 33m to get from Shirakawa-go to Kawaguchiko, including transfers.

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

Shirakawa-go to Kawaguchiko bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Takayama Nohi Bus Center station.

Where does the Shirakawa-go to Kawaguchiko bus arrive?

Shirakawa-go to Kawaguchiko bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Matsumoto Bus Terminal station.

Can I drive from Shirakawa-go to Kawaguchiko?

Yes, the driving distance between Shirakawa-go to Kawaguchiko is 258 km. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Shirakawa-go to Kawaguchiko.

Where can I stay near Kawaguchiko?

There are 1005+ hotels available in Kawaguchiko. Prices start at $65.34 per night.
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