The distance between Hirosaki and Sakata is around 241km (150 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 30m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Hirosaki to Sakata by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Sakata → Hirosaki if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Akita and then to Sakata(Yamagata).
There are several options for getting from Hirosaki to Sakata by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥6,845 ($50) and will take around 3h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥3,560 ($26).
The distance between Hirosaki and Sakata is around 241km (150 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 195km (121 miles)
It takes around 3h 55m to get from Hirosaki and Sakata by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Hirosaki to Sakata is to drive which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx ¥3,560 ($26).
The cheapest way to travel between Hirosaki and Sakata, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥6,845 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Hirosaki and Sakata. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Hirosaki to Sakata. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Akita. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.
Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Hirosaki and Sakata. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 3h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Hirosaki and Sakata. We recommend that you drive to Sakata. instead which will take 3h 30m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hirosaki to Sakata. We recommend that you take the train to Akita and then to Sakata(Yamagata). instead which will take 3h 55m.
The closest major airport to Sakata is Yamagata Airport (GAJ) (GAJ) which is approximately 73km (45 miles) from Sakata. Akita Airport (AXT) (AXT) and Narita International Airport (NRT) (NRT) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Hirosaki and Sakata. The distance is around 241km (150 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hirosaki to Sakata is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around ¥6,845 ($50).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 55m | ¥6,845($50) | every 20 mins | 252km (157 miles) |
Drive | 3h 30m | ¥3,560($26) | on demand | 241km (150 miles) |
The following major airports near Sakata offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.