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How to get in Shirakawa-go
How to get in Shirakawa-go
Shirakawa-go can be reached by highway bus from most major cities in Japan. In addition to buses one can catch the Shinkansen Bullet Train to Nagoya, transfer to a standard train to Takayama and take a bus from the Takayama Bus Station to Shirakawa-go. The train ride from Nagoya to Takayama is particularly enjoyable, providing the passenger with much of the mountainous beauty that Japan has to offer (a good break from constant metropolis). Another option is to hire a car (this can be done from several places in Takayama) and drive to Shirakawa-go. A new ‘super-highway’ is now open which will have you in the village in under an hour.
Hiring a car is also recommended if you wish to access the many different areas around Shirakawa-go; areas such as Hirase Onsen or Kawai Village (and some mountainous areas). Keep in mind that in the snow season many of the roads leading up the mountains will not be open.
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