How to travel from Hirosaki to Shinjuku, Japan

The distance between Hirosaki and Shinjuku is around 608km (378 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Hirosaki to Shinjuku 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 and Plane

Take the train to Takanosu(Jr) then fly from Odate Noshiro (ONJ) to Tokyo Haneda (HND).

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    ¥27,790($205)
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Train

Take the train to Omiya(Saitama).

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥19,030($140)
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Bus

Take the bus to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal.

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ¥11,635($85)
Operated by

Konan Bus

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Drive

Drive to Shinjuku.

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Distance685km (426 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hirosaki and Shinjuku

There are several options for getting from Hirosaki to Shinjuku by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥11,635 ($85) and will take around 8h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥27,790 ($205).

The distance between Hirosaki and Shinjuku is around 608km (378 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 550km (342 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Hirosaki and Shinjuku by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hirosaki to Shinjuku is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx ¥27,790 ($205).

The cheapest way to travel between Hirosaki and Shinjuku, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥11,635 ($85) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hirosaki and Shinjuku. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hirosaki to Shinjuku. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Aomori and Omiya(Saitama). These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Hirosaki and Shinjuku. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 20m, 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 Shinjuku. It typically takes around 8h 50m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Hirosaki and Shinjuku with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 8h 50m.

Konan Bus run regular bus services between Hirosaki and Shinjuku. Buses run twice daily and take around 8h 50m 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 Shinjuku. We recommend that you take the train to Takanosu(Jr) then fly from Odate Noshiro (ONJ) to Tokyo Haneda (HND). instead which will take 3hrs.

The closest major airport to Shinjuku is Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) (HND) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from Shinjuku. Narita International Airport (NRT) (NRT) and Ibaraki Airport (IBR) (IBR) 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 Shinjuku. The distance is around 685km (426 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hirosaki to Shinjuku is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around ¥19,030 ($140).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hirosaki and Shinjuku

Transport options from Hirosaki to Shinjuku
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3hrs
¥27,790($205)
every 20 mins608km (378 miles)
Train to Misawa, Fly4h 10m
¥43,945($320)
hourly727km (452 miles)
Train
4h 20m
¥19,030($140)
hourly705km (438 miles)
Bus
8h 50m
¥11,635($85)
5 times a day685km (426 miles)
Drive
8h 10m
¥9,995($73)
on demand685km (426 miles)

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Airports near Shinjuku

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

HND
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
International Airport
Distance
18km (11 miles) from Shinjuku
NRT
Narita International Airport (NRT)
International Airport
Distance
62km (39 miles) from Shinjuku
IBR
Ibaraki Airport (IBR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
84km (52 miles) from Shinjuku