How to travel from Kamakura to Morioka, Japan

The distance between Kamakura and Morioka is around 549km (341 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 10m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Kamakura to Morioka 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 MoriokaKamakura if you're planning a return trip.

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Take the train to Tokyo and then to Morioka.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    ¥13,965($100)
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Train and Plane

Take the train to Yokohama and then to Keikyu Kamata then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Misawa (MSJ) then take the train to Hachinohe and then to Morioka.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    ¥29,705($215)
Operated by

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Tokyo then take the bus to Morioka.

  • Duration8h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥11,225($82)
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Drive

Drive to Morioka.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Distance592km (368 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kamakura and Morioka

There are several options for getting from Kamakura to Morioka by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ¥11,225 ($82) and will take around 8h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥13,965 ($100).

The distance between Kamakura and Morioka is around 549km (341 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 506km (315 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Kamakura and Morioka by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kamakura to Morioka is to take the train which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx ¥13,965 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Kamakura and Morioka, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥11,225 ($82) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kamakura and Morioka. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs every 30 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kamakura to Morioka. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tokyo. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.

Japan Railways and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Kamakura and Morioka. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 3h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kamakura and Morioka. We recommend that you take the train to Tokyo and then to Morioka. instead which will take 3h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kamakura to Morioka. We recommend that you take the train to Yokohama and then to Keikyu Kamata then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Misawa (MSJ) then take the train to Hachinohe and then to Morioka. instead which will take 3h 10m.

The closest major airport to Morioka is Hanamaki Airport (HNA) (HNA) which is approximately 31km (19 miles) from Morioka. Akita Airport (AXT) (AXT) and New Chitose Airport (CTS) (CTS) 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 Kamakura and Morioka. The distance is around 592km (368 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kamakura to Morioka is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around ¥13,965 ($100).

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Transport options from Kamakura to Morioka
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 10m
¥13,965($100)
every 30 mins549km (341 miles)
Train and Plane + 5 similar
3h 10m
¥29,705($215)
hourly754km (468 miles)
Train to Yokohama, plane4hrs
¥28,610($210)
hourly821km (510 miles)
Plane and Train4h 15m
¥23,000($170)
every 2 hours641km (398 miles)
Train to Yokohama, plane4h 25m
¥35,320($260)
hourly983km (611 miles)
Fly to Odate Noshiro (ONJ), train4h 35m
¥36,280($265)
every 20 mins841km (523 miles)
Plane, Bus and Train3h 55m
¥24,640($180)
every 4 hours619km (385 miles)
Train and Bus
8h 30m
¥11,225($82)
once daily592km (368 miles)
Drive
6h 55m
¥8,900($65)
on demand592km (368 miles)

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Airports near Morioka

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

HNA
Hanamaki Airport (HNA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
31km (19 miles) from Morioka
AXT
Akita Airport (AXT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
81km (50 miles) from Morioka
CTS
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
International Airport
Distance
346km (215 miles) from Morioka