How to travel from Morioka to Hagi, Japan

The distance between Morioka and Hagi is around 1,230km (764 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 4h 40m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Morioka to Hagi by train, bus, car, plane, ferry and tram. 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 Akita then fly from Akita (AXT) to Iwami (IWJ) then take the train to Higashihagi.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Flight time2h 45m
  • Typical cost
    ¥35,455($260)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Tokyo, Hiroshima then Asa and then to Nagatoshi.

  • Duration9h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥40,250($295)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Tokyo Station Nihonbashi-guchi and then to Hagi Bus Center.

  • Duration22h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥24,640($180)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Hagi.

  • Duration16h 10m
  • Distance1,393km (866 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Morioka and Hagi

There are several options for getting from Morioka to Hagi by train, bus, car, plane, ferry and tram. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥24,640 ($180) and will take around 22h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥34,500 ($250).

The distance between Morioka and Hagi is around 1,230km (764 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,046km (650 miles)

It takes around 9h 45m to get from Morioka and Hagi by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 16h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Morioka to Hagi is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx ¥34,500 ($250).

The cheapest way to travel between Morioka and Hagi, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥24,640 ($180) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Morioka and Hagi. It typically takes around 9h 45m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Morioka to Hagi. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tokyo, Hiroshima, Asa and Nagatoshi. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 9h 45m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Morioka and Hagi. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 9h 45m, 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 Morioka and Hagi. It typically takes around 22h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Morioka to Hagi. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Tokyo Station Nihonbashi-guchi and Tokyo Station Yaesu Exit. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 22h 30m.

JR Bus Tōhoku and Bocho Kotsu run regular bus services between Morioka and Hagi. Buses run once daily and take around 22h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Morioka to Hagi. We recommend that you fly from Morioka (HNA) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Shin-Yamaguchi then take the bus to 萩・明倫センター. instead which will take 4h 40m.

The closest major airport to Hagi is Hagi-Iwami Airport (IWJ) (IWJ) which is approximately 47km (29 miles) from Hagi. Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ) (UBJ) and Fukuoka Airport (FUK) (FUK) 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 Morioka and Hagi. The distance is around 1,393km (866 miles) by road and it will take around 16h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Morioka to Hagi is to take the train which takes, on average, 9h 45m and will usually cost around ¥40,250 ($295).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Morioka and Hagi

Transport options from Morioka to Hagi
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 5 similar
6hrs
¥35,455($260)
every 4 hours1,387km (862 miles)
Train to Akita, Fly6h 40m
¥32,855($240)
twice daily1,469km (913 miles)
Plane and Train6h 45m
¥33,950($250)
twice daily1,396km (867 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus4h 40m
¥34,500($250)
twice daily1,356km (843 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5h 45m
¥43,810($320)
twice daily1,230km (764 miles)
Plane, Ferry, Tram, Train and Bus7h 15m
¥39,015($285)
twice daily1,275km (792 miles)
Train
9h 45m
¥40,250($295)
every 4 hours1,527km (949 miles)
Bus
22h 30m
¥24,640($180)
once daily1,537km (955 miles)
Drive
16h 10m
¥20,810($150)
on demand1,393km (866 miles)

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Airports near Hagi

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

IWJ
Hagi-Iwami Airport (IWJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
47km (29 miles) from Hagi
UBJ
Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
54km (34 miles) from Hagi
FUK
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
International Airport
Distance
127km (79 miles) from Hagi