How to travel from Akō to Tohoku, Japan
The distance between Akō and Tohoku is around 876km (544 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 5hrs.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Akō to Tohoku by train, bus, taxi, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Tohoku → Akō if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Shin-Osaka, plane
Take the train to Shin-Osaka then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Morioka (HNA) then take the train to Furukawa.
- Duration5h 30m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost¥59,550($435)
Multiple operators
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Train
Take the train to Tokyo and then to Furukawa.
- Duration7h 15m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost¥46,000($335)
Train and Bus
Take the train to Sannomiya(Jr) then take the bus to Sendai Station and then to Furukawa Station.
- Duration18h 5m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost¥36,140($265)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Akō and Tohoku
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Akō to Tohoku by train, bus, taxi, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ¥36,140 ($265) and will take around 18h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥49,970 ($365).
The distance between Akō and Tohoku is around 876km (544 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 895km (556 miles)
It takes around 7h 15m to get from Akō and Tohoku by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Akō to Tohoku is to take the train, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx ¥49,970 ($365).
The cheapest way to travel between Akō and Tohoku, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥36,140 ($265) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Akō and Tohoku. It typically takes around 7h 15m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Akō to Tohoku. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Banshuako, Himeji, Tokyo, Furukawa and Naruko Gotenyu. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 7h 15m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Akō and Tohoku. Trains depart hourly and will take around 7h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Akō and Tohoku. We recommend that you take the train to Himeji and then to Sannomiya(Jr) then fly from Kobe (UKB) to Sendai (SDJ) then take the train to Naruko Gotenyu then take a taxi to Tōhoku region. instead which will take 5hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Akō to Tohoku. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Osaka then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Sendai (SDJ) then take the train to Naruko Gotenyu then take a taxi to Tōhoku region. instead which will take 5h 10m.
The closest major airport to Tohoku is Misawa Airport (MSJ) (MSJ) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Tohoku. Aomori Airport (AOJ) (AOJ) and New Chitose Airport (CTS) (CTS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Akō and Tohoku. The distance is around 957km (595 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Akō to Tohoku is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 15m and will usually cost around ¥46,000 ($335).
Compare travel optionsbetween Akō and Tohoku
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Shin-Osaka, plane + 5 similar | 5h 30m | ¥59,550($435) | hourly | 1,039km (646 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 6h 35m | ¥60,235($440) | every 3 hours | 1,000km (621 miles) |
| Train to Himeji, plane and taxi | 5hrs | ¥49,970($365) | hourly | 876km (544 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Taxi | 5h 10m | ¥53,255($390) | hourly | 887km (551 miles) |
| Train to Shin-Osaka, plane and taxi | 5h 30m | ¥45,585($335) | every 4 hours | 876km (544 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Plane | 5h 30m | ¥65,300($475) | hourly | 1,224km (761 miles) |
Train | 7h 15m | ¥46,000($335) | hourly | 1,074km (668 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 18h 5m | ¥36,140($265) | 6 times a week | 1,080km (671 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Taxi | 14h 20m | ¥45,725($335) | once daily | 1,010km (628 miles) |
Drive | 11h 25m | ¥14,375($105) | on demand | 957km (595 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Akō and Tohoku
Airlines
Ibex Airlines
Skymark Airlines
Bus companies
Kintetsu Bus
Jam Jam Liner
Chugoku JR Bus Company
Train operators
Airports near Tohoku
The following major airports near Tohoku offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Misawa Airport (MSJ)
- Distance
- 11km (7 miles) from Tohoku
Aomori Airport (AOJ)
- Distance
- 48km (30 miles) from Tohoku
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
- Distance
- 232km (144 miles) from Tohoku