Bus Timetable: Takaoka - Gokayama - Shirakawago
This local bus line is the best way to access Gokayama by public transportion. It runs between Ogimachi in Shirakawa-go and Takaoka Station. It also stops at Shin-Takaoka Station along the Hokuriku Shinkansen where you can transfer to trains to Tokyo and Kanazawa.
Along the way, the bus stops at various locations in Gokayama, including the villages of Suganuma and Ainokura. Between Ainokura and Takaoka, the bus also stops at JR Johana Station, the terminal station of the JR Johana Line, where budget conscious Japan Rail Pass holders can transfer to a train to Shin-Takaoka.
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Shirakawago - Takaoka/Shin-Takaoka | 1800 yen |
Shirakawago - Ainokura | 1300 yen |
Shirakawago - Suganuma | 870 yen |
Suganuma - Takaoka/Shin-Takaoka | 1200 yen |
Ainokura - Takaoka/Shin-Takaoka | 1000 yen |
Several discount passes are available for this bus line:
- Gokayama Free Kippu (2500 yen)
Round trip between Takaoka Station and Johana Station and free use of buses between Johana Station and Gokayama, but not as far as Shirakawago. Valid for up to two consecutive days. - Gokayama-Shirakawago Free Kippu (3500 yen)
Round trip between Takaoka Station and Johana Station and free use of buses between Johana Station and Shirakawago, including Gokayama. Valid for up to two consecutive days. - World Heritage 1-Day Free Kippu (2600 yen)
Free use of buses between Shirakawago and Ainokura on a single calendar day. It costs the same as a round trip by regular tickets from Shirakawago to Ainokura, but becomes cheaper if you also visit Suganuma along the way. - Takaoka-Gokayama/Shirakawago One Way Free Kippu (2000 yen)
One way trip from Takaoka Station to Shirakawago with stopovers allowed along the way between Johana Station and Shirakawago. Valid for up to two consecutive days. A similar ticket is available for one-way travel in the opposite direction.
Bus stop locations
- Shirakawago
- In Shirakawago, the buses stop at the Shirakawago Bus Terminal (see map)
- Suganuma
- "Suganuma" bus stop is located along the main road at the entrance to the village (see map)
- Ainokura
- "Ainokura-guchi" bus stop is located along the main road, a five minute walk from the village of Ainokura (see map)
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Onyado YuinoshoLocated in Shirakawa, 45 km from Hida Minzoku Mura Folk Village, Onyado Yuinosho provides accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. Each accommodation at the 4-star ryokan has mountain views, and guests can enjoy access to a hot spring bath. The ryokan features a sauna, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi throughout the property. The ryokan will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. At Onyado Yuinosho each room is fitted with bed linen and towels. ? la carte and Asian breakfast options are available daily at the accommodation. Takayama Station is 47 km from Onyado Yuinosho, while Shirakawago is 600 metres away. The nearest airport is Toyama Airport, 82 km from the ryokan.View on Booking.com
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Guesthouse AntHutGuest House Ant Hut is located in Shirakawa-go village, a 20-minute walk from the bus terminal Ogimachi at Shirakawa-go World Heritage Village. Free private parking is available on site. Guests can make use of the free shuttle service offered by the property or take a local bus to access the guest house. The Ant Hut has a shared kitchen furnished with essential cooking appliances. The lounge is fitted with a flat-screen TV and DVD player. The guest house features a bathroom, 2 toilets and a hairdryer. Each bed has a private luggage shelf, power outlet, reading light and a fan. Free WiFi access is available throughout the entire property. The property is situated in a quiet location within walking distance to a convenience store and 2 popular local restaurants. Guests can engage in various activities around the region such as skiing and hiking. Property staff are able to recommend things to do around the village. Complimentary seasonal drinks are offered to guests upon arrival and coffee is provided in the mornings.View on Booking.com
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Shirakawago Guest House Kei600 metres from Shirakawago, Shirakawago Guest House Kei is set in Shirakawa and offers rooms with free WiFi. All rooms feature a kitchen and a shared bathroom. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and luggage storage space for guests. All guest rooms in the guest house are fitted with a coffee machine. The units will provide guests with a microwave. The nearest airport is Komatsu Airport, 46 km from the property.View on Booking.com
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CURIO ShirakawagoFeaturing 5-star accommodation, CURIO Shirakawago is situated in Shirakawa, 47 km from Takayama Station and a few steps from Shirakawago. The 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 46 km from Hida Minzoku Mura Folk Village. At the hotel each room includes bed linen and towels. Fuji Folk Museum is 48 km from CURIO Shirakawago, while Yoshijima Heritage House is 48 km away. The nearest airport is Toyama Airport, 82 km from the accommodation.View on Booking.com
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