How to travel from Hirosaki to Iwaki, Japan

The distance between Hirosaki and Iwaki is around 476km (296 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 4h 35m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Hirosaki to Iwaki by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) and then to Iwaki(Fukushima).

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ¥16,430($120)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Plane and Train

Fly from Aomori (AOJ) to Fukushima (FKS) then take the train to Iwaki(Fukushima).

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Flight time3hrs
  • Typical cost
    ¥61,055($445)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Sendai and then to Iwaki.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥9,170($67)
Operated by

JR Bus Tōhoku

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Drive

Drive to Iwaki.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Distance477km (296 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hirosaki and Iwaki

There are several options for getting from Hirosaki to Iwaki by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥9,170 ($67) and will take around 7h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥16,430 ($120).

The distance between Hirosaki and Iwaki is around 476km (296 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 397km (247 miles)

It takes around 4h 35m to get from Hirosaki and Iwaki by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hirosaki to Iwaki is to take the train which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx ¥16,430 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Hirosaki and Iwaki, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥9,170 ($67) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hirosaki and Iwaki. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hirosaki to Iwaki. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Aomori and Sendai(Miyagi/Jr). These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Hirosaki and Iwaki. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 4h 35m, 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 Iwaki. It typically takes around 7h 20m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Hirosaki to Iwaki. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sendai. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 20m.

JR Bus Tōhoku run regular bus services between Hirosaki and Iwaki. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 7h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hirosaki to Iwaki. We recommend that you fly from Aomori (AOJ) to Fukushima (FKS) then take the train to Iwaki(Fukushima). instead which will take 4h 55m.

The closest major airport to Iwaki is Fukushima Airport (FKS) (FKS) which is approximately 45km (28 miles) from Iwaki. Ibaraki Airport (IBR) (IBR) and Narita International Airport (NRT) (NRT) 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 Iwaki. The distance is around 477km (296 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hirosaki to Iwaki is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around ¥16,430 ($120).

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Transport options from Hirosaki to Iwaki
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 35m
¥16,430($120)
every 20 mins534km (332 miles)
Plane and Train + 4 similar
4h 55m
¥61,055($445)
5 times a day1,429km (888 miles)
Fly to Tokyo Haneda (HND), Train5hrs
¥31,760($230)
hourly848km (527 miles)
Train and Plane5h 10m
¥33,540($245)
every 20 mins823km (511 miles)
Train to Misawa, plane6h 15m
¥49,695($365)
hourly942km (585 miles)
Train to Akita, plane6h 40m
¥33,540($245)
every 20 mins857km (532 miles)
Bus
7h 20m
¥9,170($67)
every 4 hours476km (296 miles)
Drive
6h 10m
¥6,980($51)
on demand477km (296 miles)

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Airports near Iwaki

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

FKS
Fukushima Airport (FKS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Iwaki
IBR
Ibaraki Airport (IBR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
105km (66 miles) from Iwaki
NRT
Narita International Airport (NRT)
International Airport
Distance
149km (93 miles) from Iwaki