How to travel from Fuji to Tohoku, Japan
The distance between Fuji and Tohoku is around 576km (358 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 4h 40m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Fuji 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 → Fuji if you're planning a return trip.
Train
Take the train to Tokyo and then to Furukawa.
- Duration4h 40m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost¥32,170($235)
Train to Nagoya, plane
Take the train to Nagoya then fly from Nagoya Airfield (NKM) to Morioka (HNA) then take the train to Furukawa.
- Duration5h 20m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost¥55,990($410)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Bus and Taxi
Take the bus to Tokyo station then Iwaki Yoshima and then to Sendai Station then take a taxi to Tōhoku region.
- Duration9h 40m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost¥29,845($220)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Fuji and Tohoku
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Fuji to Tohoku by train, bus, taxi, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a taxi which costs around ¥29,845 ($220) and will take around 9h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥32,170 ($235).
The distance between Fuji and Tohoku is around 576km (358 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 636km (395 miles)
It takes around 4h 40m to get from Fuji and Tohoku by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Fuji to Tohoku is to take the train which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx ¥32,170 ($235).
The cheapest way to travel between Fuji and Tohoku, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take a taxi which will typically cost around ¥29,845 ($220) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Fuji and Tohoku. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Fuji to Tohoku. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tokyo, Furukawa and Naruko Gotenyu. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Fuji and Tohoku. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 40m, 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 Fuji and Tohoku. We recommend that you take the train to Tokyo and then to Furukawa. instead which will take 4h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Fuji to Tohoku. We recommend that you take the train to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Akita (AXT) then take the train to Innai. instead which will take 5h 50m.
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 Fuji and Tohoku. The distance is around 588km (365 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Fuji to Tohoku is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around ¥32,170 ($235).
Compare travel optionsbetween Fuji and Tohoku
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 4h 40m | ¥32,170($235) | hourly | 576km (358 miles) |
Train to Nagoya, plane + 6 similar | 5h 20m | ¥55,990($410) | hourly | 995km (618 miles) |
| Train to Nagoya, plane | 5h 25m | ¥55,720($405) | every 4 hours | 828km (514 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 50m | ¥46,135($335) | every 3 hours | 775km (482 miles) |
| Train to Shinagawa, plane | 6h 50m | ¥56,540($415) | every 3 hours | 915km (568 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Taxi | 4h 45m | ¥49,285($360) | every 4 hours | 607km (377 miles) |
| Train to Shinagawa, plane and taxi | 5h 25m | ¥55,445($405) | 4 times a day | 676km (420 miles) |
| Train to Nagoya, plane and taxi | 5h 25m | ¥60,785($445) | hourly | 897km (557 miles) |
Bus and Taxi + 1 similar | 9h 40m | ¥29,845($220) | every 4 hours | 614km (381 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 11h 30m | ¥31,075($225) | once daily | 681km (423 miles) |
Drive | 6h 55m | ¥8,760($64) | on demand | 588km (365 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Fuji and Tohoku
Airlines
Peach Aviation Limited
Ibex Airlines
Fuji Dream
Bus companies
Fujikyu Shizuoka Bus
Tobu bus
JR Bus Tōhoku
Yamako Bus
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