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How to get from Shirakawa-go to Hakone

Every practical way to travel from Shirakawa-go to Hakone, compared on time, cost and changes.

Shirakawa-go Bus TerminalHakone-Yumoto Station

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  • Shinkansen (Bullet Train)

    Fastest
    Journey time
    5h 33m
    Typical fare
    ¥19,450
    Changes
    2

    Via Shirakawa-go → Kanazawa → Tokyo → Hakone

    Reservation strongly recommended

    Odakyu Romancecar from Shinjuku

  • Highway Bus

    Cheapest
    Journey time
    11h 5m
    Typical fare
    ¥11,670
    Changes
    3

    Via Shirakawa-go → Takayama → Nagoya → Tokyo → Hakone

    Odakyu Romancecar from Shinjuku

Journey times and fares are typical one-way figures for a standard seat, not live quotes. Peak-season, reserved-seat and green-car prices run higher — always confirm at the time of booking.

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Frequently asked

What is the fastest way to get from Shirakawa-go to Hakone?
Shinkansen (Bullet Train) — about 5h 33m for a typical fare of ¥19,450.
What is the cheapest way to get from Shirakawa-go to Hakone?
Highway Bus — about 11h 5m for a typical fare of ¥11,670.
How long does it take to get from Shirakawa-go to Hakone?
Shinkansen (Bullet Train) — about 5h 33m for a typical fare of ¥19,450.

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