How to travel from Akune to Tohoku, Japan

The distance between Akune and Tohoku is around 1,416km (880 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 5h 50m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Akune to Tohoku by train, bus, taxi, car, ferry and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out TohokuAkune if you're planning a return trip.

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Train to Hakata, plane

Take the train to Hakata then fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to Morioka (HNA) then take the train to Furukawa.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Flight time1h 55m
  • Typical cost
    ¥63,930($465)
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Train

Take the train to Hakata then Tokyo and then to Furukawa.

  • Duration10h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥60,235($440)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Kumamoto then take the bus to Sannomiya Station then Sendai Station and then to Furukawa Station.

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥49,420($360)
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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Tōhoku region.

  • Duration19hrs
  • Distance1,644km (1,022 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Akune and Tohoku

There are several options for getting from Akune to Tohoku by train, bus, taxi, car, ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ¥49,420 ($360) and will take around 1 day 3h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 5h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥57,635 ($420).

The distance between Akune and Tohoku is around 1,416km (880 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,384km (860 miles)

It takes around 10h 20m to get from Akune and Tohoku by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 19hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Akune to Tohoku is to take the train, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 5h 50m and will set you back approx ¥57,635 ($420).

The cheapest way to travel between Akune and Tohoku, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥49,420 ($360) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Akune and Tohoku. It typically takes around 10h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Akune to Tohoku. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Izumi(Kagoshima), Hakata, Tokyo, Furukawa and Naruko Gotenyu. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 10h 20m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Akune and Tohoku. Trains depart hourly and will take around 10h 20m, 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 Akune and Tohoku. We recommend that you take the train to Izumi(Kagoshima) and then to Hakata then fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to Sendai (SDJ) then take the train to Naruko Gotenyu then take a taxi to Tōhoku region. instead which will take 5h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Akune to Tohoku. We recommend that you take a ferry to Ushibuka Port then drive to Amakusa (AXJ) then fly from Amakusa (AXJ) to Sendai (SDJ) then take a taxi to Tōhoku region. instead which will take 6h 20m.

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 Akune and Tohoku. The distance is around 1,644km (1,022 miles) by road and it will take around 19hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Akune to Tohoku is to take the train which takes, on average, 10h 20m and will usually cost around ¥60,235 ($440).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Akune and Tohoku

Transport options from Akune to Tohoku
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Hakata, plane + 5 similar
6hrs
¥63,930($465)
hourly1,545km (960 miles)
Train to Kagoshima-Chuo, plane6h 15m
¥75,840($555)
hourly1,579km (981 miles)
Train and Plane6h 20m
¥76,935($560)
every 4 hours1,416km (880 miles)
Train to Izumi(Kagoshima), plane and taxi5h 50m
¥57,635($420)
hourly1,416km (880 miles)
Train, Plane and Taxi6hrs
¥81,865($600)
hourly1,427km (887 miles)
Ferry, Car, Plane and Taxi6h 20m
¥55,170($405)
every 3 hours1,416km (880 miles)
Train
10h 20m
¥60,235($440)
hourly1,713km (1,064 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
1 day 3h
¥49,420($360)
once daily1,754km (1,090 miles)
Train, Bus and Taxi22h 25m
¥49,560($360)
once daily1,740km (1,081 miles)
Drive
19hrs
¥24,640($180)
on demand1,644km (1,022 miles)

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Airports near Tohoku

The following major airports near Tohoku offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.

MSJ
Misawa Airport (MSJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Tohoku
AOJ
Aomori Airport (AOJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
48km (30 miles) from Tohoku
CTS
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
International Airport
Distance
232km (144 miles) from Tohoku