How to travel from Morioka to Hirosaki, Japan

The distance between Morioka and Hirosaki is around 149km (92 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Morioka to Hirosaki by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Shin-Aomori and then to Hirosaki.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥6,845($50)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Yanagimachidori and then to Hirosaki BT.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥5,340($39)
Operated by

Konan Bus

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Drive

Drive to Hirosaki.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Distance149km (92 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Morioka and Hirosaki

There are several options for getting from Morioka to Hirosaki by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥3,010 ($22) and will take around 3h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥6,845 ($50).

The distance between Morioka and Hirosaki is around 149km (92 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 116km (72 miles)

It takes around 1h 45m to get from Morioka and Hirosaki by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Morioka to Hirosaki is to take the train which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx ¥6,845 ($50).

The cheapest way to travel between Morioka and Hirosaki, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥3,010 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Morioka and Hirosaki. It typically takes around 1h 45m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Morioka to Hirosaki. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Aomori. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 45m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen, Japan Railways (JR) and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Morioka and Hirosaki. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 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 Hirosaki. It typically takes around 4h 5m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Morioka to Hirosaki. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Yanagimachidori and Aomori Airport. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 5m.

Konan Bus run regular bus services between Morioka and Hirosaki. Buses run twice daily and take around 4h 5m 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 Hirosaki. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Aomori and then to Hirosaki. instead which will take 1h 45m.

The closest major airport to Hirosaki is Aomori Airport (AOJ) (AOJ) which is approximately 24km (15 miles) from Hirosaki. Odate–Noshiro Airport (ONJ) (ONJ) 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 Morioka and Hirosaki. The distance is around 149km (92 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Morioka to Hirosaki is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 45m and will usually cost around ¥6,845 ($50).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Morioka and Hirosaki

Transport options from Morioka to Hirosaki
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
1h 45m
¥6,845($50)
hourly212km (132 miles)
Train via Odate3h 35m
¥3,010($22)
5 times a day171km (107 miles)
Bus
4h 5m
¥5,340($39)
twice daily257km (160 miles)
Drive
2hrs
¥2,325($17)
on demand149km (92 miles)

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Airports near Hirosaki

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

AOJ
Aomori Airport (AOJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
24km (15 miles) from Hirosaki
ONJ
Odate–Noshiro Airport (ONJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
46km (28 miles) from Hirosaki
CTS
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
International Airport
Distance
263km (163 miles) from Hirosaki