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Shinano to Shirakawa

Updated: March 19, 2024 03:00 AM
Shirakawa

Shinano to Shirakawa

Language

The official language of both Shinano and Shirakawa is Japanese.

Currency

The official currency of both Shinano and Shirakawa is the Japanese Yen (¥).

Distance

The distance between Shinano and Shirakawa is approximately 80 kilometers (50 miles).

How to Reach

There are several ways to reach Shirakawa from Shinano, including:

  • By train: Take the JR Shinano Railway Line from Shinano Station to Shirakawa Station. The journey takes about 2 hours and costs around ¥2,500.
  • By bus: Take the Alpico Bus from Shinano Bus Terminal to Shirakawa Bus Terminal. The journey takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes and costs around ¥2,000.
  • By car: Rent a car and drive from Shinano to Shirakawa. The journey takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Expenses

The following are some of the estimated expenses for a trip from Shinano to Shirakawa:

  • Transportation: ¥2,000-¥2,500
  • Accommodation: ¥5,000-¥10,000 per night
  • Food: ¥2,000-¥3,000 per day
  • Activities: ¥1,000-¥2,000 per activity

Best time to go

The best time to visit Shirakawa is during the spring (April-May) or autumn (September-November) when the weather is mild and pleasant.

What to Eat

Some of the popular dishes in Shirakawa include:

  • Hoba miso: A miso soup cooked on a magnolia leaf.
  • Gohei mochi: A rice cake grilled over a fire.
  • Dango: A sweet rice dumpling.

Where to Go

Some of the popular attractions in Shirakawa include:

  • Shirakawa-go: A UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its traditional thatched-roof houses.
  • Takayama: A historic town with traditional buildings and streets.
  • Kamikochi: A beautiful alpine valley with hiking trails and waterfalls.

FAQ

Here are some frequently asked questions about traveling from Shinano to Shirakawa:

  • How long does it take to get from Shinano to Shirakawa? The journey takes about 2 hours by train or bus, and 1 hour and 30 minutes by car.
  • How much does it cost to get from Shinano to Shirakawa? The cost of transportation ranges from ¥2,000 to ¥2,500.
  • What is the best time to visit Shirakawa? The best time to visit Shirakawa is during the spring or autumn when the weather is mild and pleasant.
  • What are some of the popular dishes in Shirakawa? Some of the popular dishes in Shirakawa include hoba miso, gohei mochi, and dango.
  • What are some of the popular attractions in Shirakawa? Some of the popular attractions in Shirakawa include Shirakawa-go, Takayama, and Kamikochi.

*Distance calculation may be aerial distance.

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