How to travel from Hirosaki to Asago, Japan

The distance between Hirosaki and Asago is around 967km (601 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 45m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Hirosaki to Asago 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 AsagoHirosaki if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Aomori (AOJ) to Toyooka (TJH).

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    ¥35,185($255)
Operated byJapan Airlines+ 1 others
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Train

Take the train to Tokyo then Kyoto and then to Fukuchiyama.

  • Duration8h 5m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥34,225($250)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus via Sendai

Take the bus to Sendai then Umeda-eki and then to Wadayama Station.

  • Duration18h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥24,230($175)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Asago.

  • Duration11h 55m
  • Distance974km (605 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hirosaki and Asago

There are several options for getting from Hirosaki to Asago by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥20,810 ($150) and will take around 19h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥35,185 ($255).

The distance between Hirosaki and Asago is around 967km (601 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 764km (475 miles)

It takes around 8h 5m to get from Hirosaki and Asago by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hirosaki to Asago is to fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx ¥35,185 ($255).

The cheapest way to travel between Hirosaki and Asago, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥20,810 ($150) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hirosaki and Asago. It typically takes around 8h 5m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hirosaki to Asago. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Aomori, Tokyo, Kyoto and Fukuchiyama. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 8h 5m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Hirosaki and Asago. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 8h 5m, 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 Hirosaki and Asago. It typically takes around 19h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Hirosaki to Asago. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and Senri Newtown. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 19h 40m.

Konan Bus, Keio Dentetsu Bus, Zentan Bus, JR Bus Tōhoku and Jam Jam Liner run regular bus services between Hirosaki and Asago. Buses run once daily and take around 19h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Hirosaki and Asago. Flights depart from Aomori (AOJ) and arrive at Toyooka (TJH) - via Osaka Itami (ITM). The flight takes around 2h 10m.

There is no direct flight from Hirosaki to Asago. There is however a flight that goes via Osaka Itami (ITM). This services will take at least 3h 45m (not including layover time).

The flight from Hirosaki to Asago typically takes around 2h 10m. Flights depart from Aomori (AOJ) and and arrive into Toyooka (TJH).

The closest major airport to Asago is Tajima Airport (TJH) (TJH) which is approximately 20km (13 miles) from Asago. Tottori Airport (TTJ) (TTJ) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) 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 Hirosaki and Asago. The distance is around 974km (605 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hirosaki to Asago is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 5m and will usually cost around ¥34,225 ($250).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hirosaki and Asago

Transport options from Hirosaki to Asago
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 45m
¥35,185($255)
hourly967km (601 miles)
Train
8h 5m
¥34,225($250)
every 2 hours1,301km (809 miles)
Bus via Sendai + 1 similar
18h 35m
¥24,230($175)
once daily1,246km (774 miles)
Bus19h 40m
¥20,810($150)
once daily1,333km (828 miles)
Drive
11h 55m
¥14,510($105)
on demand974km (605 miles)

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Airports near Asago

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

TJH
Tajima Airport (TJH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
20km (13 miles) from Asago
TTJ
Tottori Airport (TTJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
65km (41 miles) from Asago
KIX
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
International Airport
Distance
107km (66 miles) from Asago