How to travel from Hakuba to Tohoku, Japan

The distance between Hakuba and Tohoku is around 489km (304 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then take the train which takes around 5h 20m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Hakuba to Tohoku by bus, train, 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 TohokuHakuba if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Omiya(Saitama) and then to Furukawa.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥35,870($260)
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Bus to Nagano station, train, plane and taxi

Take the bus to Nagano station then take the train to Tokyo then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Yamagata (GAJ) then take the train to Shinjo and then to Mogami then take a taxi to Tōhoku region.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ¥42,300($310)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Nagano station then take the train to Omiya(Saitama) and then to Furukawa.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥35,185($255)
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Drive

Drive to Tōhoku region.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Distance489km (304 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hakuba and Tohoku

There are several options for getting from Hakuba to Tohoku by bus, train, taxi, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a taxi which costs around ¥31,215 ($230) and will take around 10h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥35,185 ($255).

The distance between Hakuba and Tohoku is around 489km (304 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 536km (333 miles)

It takes around 5h 20m to get from Hakuba and Tohoku by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hakuba to Tohoku is to take the bus and then take the train which takes around 5h 20m and will set you back approx ¥35,185 ($255).

The cheapest way to travel between Hakuba and Tohoku, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take a taxi which will typically cost around ¥31,215 ($230) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hakuba and Tohoku. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hakuba to Tohoku. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Minami-Otari, Itoigawa, Omiya(Saitama), Furukawa and Naruko Gotenyu. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Hakuba and Tohoku. Trains depart hourly and will take around 6h 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 Hakuba and Tohoku. We recommend that you take the bus to Nagano station then take the train to Omiya(Saitama) and then to Furukawa. instead which will take 5h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hakuba to Tohoku. We recommend that you take the bus to Nagano station then take the train to Tokyo then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Akita (AXT) then take the train to Innai then take a taxi to Tōhoku region. instead which will take 7h 35m.

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 Hakuba and Tohoku. The distance is around 489km (304 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hakuba to Tohoku is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around ¥35,185 ($255).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hakuba and Tohoku

Transport options from Hakuba to Tohoku
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
6h 20m
¥35,870($260)
every 4 hours736km (457 miles)
Bus to Nagano station, train, plane and taxi + 1 similar
6h 25m
¥42,300($310)
every 4 hours748km (465 miles)
Bus, Train, Plane and Taxi7h 35m
¥50,790($370)
every 4 hours916km (569 miles)
Bus and Train + 2 similar
5h 20m
¥35,185($255)
every 4 hours643km (400 miles)
Bus and Taxi10h 15m
¥31,215($230)
twice daily561km (349 miles)
Train and Bus12h 20m
¥32,035($235)
once daily659km (409 miles)
Drive
6h 30m
¥7,395($54)
on demand489km (304 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