How to Travel from

Shirakawago to Hakuba

by Rideshare, Route or Car

Japan Shirakawago Hakuba

Cheapest

By car (200 km)

2 h 28 min

200 km.

from $11

Other

Rideshare

2 h 28 min

200 km.

from $7.61

Bus, Train (Bus)

5 h 37 min

97 km.

from $96.39

Bus, Train (Bus)

8 h 4 min

97 km.

from $84.67

Train operators

Japan Railways Shinkansen

Phone:

050-2016-1603

Website:

jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/

Train from Kanazawa to Nagano

Ave. Duration:

1h 34m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$48.27–$69.87

Japan Railways Limited Express

Phone:

(050) 2016-1603

Website:

jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/

Train from Matsumoto to Shinano-Omachi

Ave. Duration:

36 min

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$12.70–$21.60

Japan Railways (JR)

Phone:

(050) 2016-1603

Website:

jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html

Train from Matsumoto to Shinano-Omachi

Ave. Duration:

1h 6m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$4.95–$6.99

Bus operators

ALPICO Kotsu

Phone:

0570-550-373

Website:

alpico.co.jp/en/

Bus from Nagano station to Hakuba

Ave. Duration:

1h 10m

Frequency:

Every 4 hours

Estimated price:

$18.52

Bus from Takayama Nohi Bus Center to Matsumoto

Ave. Duration:

2h 33m

Frequency:

4 times a day

Estimated price:

$12.07–$49.54

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

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

What is the cheapest way to get from Shirakawago to Hakuba?

The cheapest way to get from Shirakawago to Hakuba is to drive which costs $20.65 - $31.52 and takes 2h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shirakawago to Hakuba is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs $20.65 - $31.52 .

How far is it from Shirakawago to Hakuba?

The distance between Shirakawago and Hakuba is 344 km. The road distance is 200.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Shirakawago to Hakuba without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 37m and costs $65.22 - $103.26 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Shirakawago to Hakuba, including transfers.

Can I drive from Shirakawago to Hakuba?

Yes, the driving distance between Shirakawago to Hakuba is 200 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Shirakawago to Hakuba.

Where can I stay near Hakuba?

There are 685+ hotels available in Hakuba. Prices start at $60.95 per night.

Book in Hakuba

Sonata House

Hokujo 829-131, Hakuba

Hakuba Hatago Maruhachi

10816, Hokujo, Hakuba

Villa El Cielo Hakuba

4762-2 Hokujo, Hakuba

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Hakuba

Hakuba (白馬村, Hakuba-mura) is a village located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of April 1, 2019, the village had an estimated population of 9,007 in 4267 households, and a population density of 48 persons per km2. The total area of the village is 189 square kilometres (73 sq mi). Hakuba is located in the eastern foothills of the Hida Mountains in the northern part of the Japanese Alps and is a popular ski resort. It is also the starting point for trekking Mount Shirouma and Mount Goryu, two of the One Hundred Mountains of Japan. As the surrounding valley has an annual snow fall of over 11 meters, it is the central hub for 10 ski resorts with more than 200 runs. The village was the main event venue for 1998 Winter Olympics (Alpine, Ski Jump, Crosscountry).

Kurobe Dam

The Kurobe Dam (黒部ダム), or Kuroyon Dam (黒四ダム), is a 186 m (610 ft) high variable-radius arch dam located on the Kurobe River in Toyama Prefecture, Japan. The tallest dam in Japan, it supports the 335 MW Kurobe No. 4 Hydropower Plant and is owned by Kansai Electric Power Company. It was constructed between 1956 and 1963 at a cost of 51 billion yen. The project had taken the lives of 171 people by its completion.

Hakuba Happoone Winter Resort

Hakuba Happoone Winter Resort (白馬八方尾根スキー場, Hakuba Happōone Sukī-jō) is a ski resort located on Mount Karamatsu in Hakuba, Japan. For the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano, it hosted the alpine skiing downhill, super giant slalom, and combined slalom events.

Four ways to Travel from Shirakawago to Hakuba

Transport providers

Train operators

Japan Railways Shinkansen

Japan Railways Limited Express

Japan Railways (JR)

Bus operators

ALPICO Kotsu

Hokutetsu Transportation

Nouhi Bus

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Shirakawago to Hakuba?

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

How far is it from Shirakawago to Hakuba?

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

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

Can I drive from Shirakawago to Hakuba?

Where can I stay near Hakuba?