Bus Timetable: Takayama - Shirakawago - Kanazawa/Toyama

This bus line is the most popular way of accessing Shirakawago. Between Shirakawago and Kanazawa, a few buses make a stop at Suganuma Village in Gokayama (except during winter); however, the buses may not be used to travel just between Shirakawago and Gokayama.

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	Takayama	Shirakawago (arr.)	Shirakawago (dep.)	Suganuma* (boarding only)	Kanazawa	Toyama	Shin-Takaoka	Takaoka
R	7:20	8:10	8:20	→	→	→	9:45	10:00
R	7:50	8:40	8:50	→	10:05
R	8:10	9:00	9:10	→	→	10:30
	8:50	9:40
R			10:25	10:50	11:50
R	9:35	10:25	10:35	→	→	→	12:00	12:15
R			10:55	11:20	12:20
R			11:25	11:50	12:50
	10:50	11:40
R	11:20	12:10	12:20	→	13:35
	11:50	12:57
R	12:10	13:00	13:10	→	→	→	14:35	14:50
R	12:50	13:40	13:50	→	15:05
R	13:20	14:10	14:20	→	→	→	15:45	16:00
	13:50	14:57
R			15:10	15:35	16:35
R	14:30	15:20	15:30	→	→	16:50
R			15:55	16:20	17:20
	14:50	15:57
R	16:20	17:10	17:20	→	→	→	18:45	19:00
R	16:30	17:20	17:30	→	18:45
	17:50	18:47
A	19:00	19:57

	Takaoka	Shin-Takaoka	Toyama	Kanazawa	Suganuma* (alighting only)	Shirakawago (arr.)	Shirakawago (dep.)	Takayama
							6:43	7:50
R				8:10	→	9:25	9:35	10:25
R				8:40	9:40	10:05
R	8:15	8:30	→	→	→	9:55	10:05	10:55
R				9:10	10:10	10:35
							10:55	12:02
R	9:20	9:35	→	→	→	11:00	11:10	12:00
R				9:40	10:40	11:05
R			10:10	→	→	11:30	11:40	12:30
R				11:10	→	12:25	12:35	13:25
							13:15	14:05
R			12:00	→	→	13:20	13:30	14:20
R	12:05	12:20	→	→	→	13:50	14:00	14:50
R				13:00	14:00	14:25
R				13:20	→	14:35	14:45	15:35
							15:15	16:05
R				14:00	15:00	15:25
R	13:50	14:05	→	→	→	15:35	15:45	16:35
							16:15	17:20
R	14:45	15:00	→	→	→	16:25	16:35	17:25
R				16:00	→	17:15	17:25	18:15
							17:30	18:35

	fare
Takayama - Shirakawago	2800 yen
Takayama - Kanazawa	4200 yen
Shirakawago - Kanazawa	2800 yen
Takayama - Toyama	3800 yen
Shirakawago - Toyama	2400 yen
Takayama - Takaoka	3300 yen
Shirakawago - Takaoka	2200 yen

Bus stop locations

Takayama: Takayama Hida Bus Center next to JR Takayama Station (more details)
Shirakawago: In Shirakawago, the buses stop at the Shirakawago Bus Terminal (see map)
Gokayama: "Gokayama Suganuma" bus stop near Suganuma Village (more details)
Kanazawa: On the west side of JR Kanazawa Station (more details)
Toyama: On the south side of JR Toyama Station (more details)
Shin-Takaoka: On the south side of JR Shin-Takaoka Station (more details)
Takaoka: On the north side of JR Takaoka Station (more details)

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- Shiroyamakan
  Luxury
  
  Historic Setting
  Shiroyamakan in Shirakawa offers a 4-star ryokan experience within a historic building. Guests enjoy river views and a serene garden setting.
  Comfortable Accommodations
  Rooms feature air-conditioning, private bathrooms with baths, and tatami floors. Additional amenities include yukata, slippers, and free WiFi.
  Dining Experience
  A local breakfast is served each morning, including specialities from the region. The on-site hot tub provides relaxation after a day of exploration.
  Activities and Services
  Guests can enjoy cycling with free bicycles, or take advantage of the tour service. Free on-site private parking is available. Toyama Airport is 83 km away.
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- Onyado Yuinosho, Shirakawago
  Luxury
  
  Comfortable Accommodations
  Onyado Yuinosho in Shirakawa offers traditional Japanese rooms with tatami floors and mountain views. Each room includes air-conditioning, a private bathroom, and modern amenities such as a TV and work desk.
  Relaxing Facilities
  Guests can enjoy a hot spring bath, sauna, and open-air bath. The ryokan provides free WiFi, a lounge, and a public bath for relaxation.
  Dining Experience
  The traditional restaurant serves Japanese cuisine for dinner in a cosy ambience. Breakfast includes local specialities and Asian dishes.
  Convenient Location
  Located 81 km from Toyama Airport, the ryokan offers free off-site private parking and a shuttle service. Guests appreciate the room comfort and excellent breakfast.
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- Shirakawago Guest House Kei
  Budget-friendly
  
  600 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.
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- CURIO Shirakawago
  Luxury
  
  Elegant Accommodation
  CURIO Shirakawago in Shirakawa offers 5-star comfort with free WiFi, air-conditioning, and private bathrooms. Each room includes a refrigerator, microwave, and free toiletries.
  Convenient Facilities
  Guests can enjoy bicycle parking, luggage storage, and free on-site private parking. Additional amenities include a hairdryer, yukata, shower, slippers, and carpeted floors.
  Prime Location
  Located 82 km from Toyama Airport, the hotel is situated on a quiet street with scenic views. Reception staff speak English and Japanese.
  Guest Satisfaction
  Highly rated for room cleanliness, comfort, and convenient location.
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- Minsyuku Koshiyama
  Budget-friendly
  
  Comfortable Accommodations
  Minsyuku Koshiyama in Shirakawa offers family rooms with air-conditioning, shared bathrooms, and TVs. Each room includes a work desk, wardrobe, and carpeted or tatami floors.
  Essential Facilities
  Guests enjoy free WiFi, a lounge, daily housekeeping, bike, and luggage storage. Free on-site private parking is available.
  Convenient Location
  Located 83 km from Toyama Airport, the property is situated on a quiet street with mountain views.
  Guest Satisfaction
  Highly rated for its friendly host, convenient location, and excellent service support.
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