How to travel from Hirosaki to Mito, Japan

The distance between Hirosaki and Mito is around 575km (357 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 30m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Hirosaki to Mito 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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Fly

Fly from Aomori (AOJ) to Ibaraki (IBR).

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    ¥32,855($240)
Operated byJapan Airlines+ 4 others

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Train

Take the train to Ueno and then to Mito(Ibaraki).

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥23,820($175)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Sendai and then to Mito Station.

  • Duration10hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥11,500($84)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Mito.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Distance575km (357 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hirosaki and Mito

There are several options for getting from Hirosaki to Mito by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥11,500 ($84) and will take around 10hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥32,855 ($240).

The distance between Hirosaki and Mito is around 575km (357 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 471km (293 miles)

It takes around 5h 15m to get from Hirosaki and Mito by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hirosaki to Mito is to fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx ¥32,855 ($240).

The cheapest way to travel between Hirosaki and Mito, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥11,500 ($84) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hirosaki and Mito. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hirosaki to Mito. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Aomori and Ueno. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 15m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Hirosaki and Mito. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 15m, 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 Mito. It typically takes around 10hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Hirosaki to Mito. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sendai and Sendai. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10hrs.

JR Bus Tōhoku, Ibaraki Kotsu, Konan Bus and JR Bus Kanto run regular bus services between Hirosaki and Mito. Buses run once daily and take around 10hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Hirosaki and Mito. Flights depart from Aomori (AOJ) and arrive at Ibaraki (IBR) - via New Chitose (CTS). The flight takes around 2h 15m.

There is no direct flight from Hirosaki to Mito. There is however a flight that goes via New Chitose (CTS). This services will take at least 3h 30m (not including layover time).

The flight from Hirosaki to Mito typically takes around 2h 15m. Flights depart from Aomori (AOJ) and and arrive into Ibaraki (IBR).

The closest major airport to Mito is Ibaraki Airport (IBR) (IBR) which is approximately 21km (13 miles) from Mito. Narita International Airport (NRT) (NRT) and Fukushima Airport (FKS) (FKS) 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 Mito. The distance is around 575km (357 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hirosaki to Mito is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around ¥23,820 ($175).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hirosaki and Mito

Transport options from Hirosaki to Mito
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
3h 30m
¥32,855($240)
hourly1,037km (644 miles)
Train and Plane4h 15m
¥30,800($225)
every 20 mins729km (453 miles)
Train to Misawa, plane5h 20m
¥46,955($345)
hourly848km (527 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 15m
¥23,820($175)
hourly820km (510 miles)
Train via Sendai(Miyagi/Jr)5h 45m
¥19,165($140)
every 20 mins628km (390 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
10hrs
¥11,500($84)
once daily639km (397 miles)
Bus via Tokyo Station Nihonbashi-guchi11h 40m
¥13,965($100)
once daily811km (504 miles)
Drive
7h 20m
¥8,350($61)
on demand575km (357 miles)

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Airports near Mito

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

IBR
Ibaraki Airport (IBR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
21km (13 miles) from Mito
NRT
Narita International Airport (NRT)
International Airport
Distance
66km (41 miles) from Mito
FKS
Fukushima Airport (FKS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
96km (60 miles) from Mito