How to travel from Hachinohe to Koyasan, Japan

The distance between Hachinohe and Koyasan is around 960km (597 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 50m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Hachinohe to Koyasan by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Misawa then fly from Misawa (MSJ) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Osaka, Shinimamiya then Hashimoto(Wakayama) and then to Gokurakubashi.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    ¥73,925($540)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Tokyo then Shin-Osaka and then to Hineno.

  • Duration6h 60m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥52,705($385)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Sendai Station then Kyōto and then to Okunoin-mae.

  • Duration17h 60m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ¥21,905($160)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Koyasan Reihōkan.

  • Duration13h 35m
  • Distance1,177km (731 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hachinohe and Koyasan

There are several options for getting from Hachinohe to Koyasan by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥21,905 ($160) and will take around 17h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥73,925 ($540).

The distance between Hachinohe and Koyasan is around 960km (597 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 872km (542 miles)

It takes around 6h 60m to get from Hachinohe and Koyasan by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hachinohe to Koyasan is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 50m and will set you back approx ¥73,925 ($540).

The cheapest way to travel between Hachinohe and Koyasan, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥21,905 ($160) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hachinohe and Koyasan. It typically takes around 6h 60m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hachinohe to Koyasan. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hachinohe, Tokyo, Shin-Osaka and Hineno. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6h 60m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Hachinohe and Koyasan. Trains depart hourly and will take around 6h 60m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Hachinohe and Koyasan. It typically takes around 17h 60m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Hachinohe to Koyasan. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sendai Station, Kyōto, Okunoin-mae and Senjuin-bashi. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 17h 60m.

Nanbu Bus, Kintetsu Bus, Keihan Bus, Kokusai Kogyo Highway bus and Nankai Bus run regular bus services between Hachinohe and Koyasan. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 17h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hachinohe to Koyasan. We recommend that you take the train to Misawa then fly from Misawa (MSJ) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Osaka, Shinimamiya then Hashimoto(Wakayama) and then to Gokurakubashi. instead which will take 5h 50m.

The closest major airport to Koyasan is Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) which is approximately 38km (24 miles) from Koyasan. Kobe Airport (UKB) (UKB) and Itami Airport (ITM) (ITM) 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 Hachinohe and Koyasan. The distance is around 1,177km (731 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hachinohe to Koyasan is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 60m and will usually cost around ¥52,705 ($385).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hachinohe and Koyasan

Transport options from Hachinohe to Koyasan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
5h 50m
¥73,925($540)
hourly965km (599 miles)
Train to Shin-Hanamaki, plane6hrs
¥27,105($200)
once daily960km (597 miles)
Train to Shin-Aomori, plane6h 50m
¥33,405($245)
hourly1,008km (626 miles)
Train
6h 60m
¥52,705($385)
hourly1,212km (753 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
17h 60m
¥21,905($160)
5 times a week1,168km (726 miles)
Bus via Tokyo Station20h 35m
¥23,275($170)
twice a week1,259km (782 miles)
Drive
13h 35m
¥17,660($130)
on demand1,177km (731 miles)

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Airports near Koyasan

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

KIX
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
International Airport
Distance
38km (24 miles) from Koyasan
UKB
Kobe Airport (UKB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
56km (35 miles) from Koyasan
ITM
Itami Airport (ITM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
64km (40 miles) from Koyasan