How to travel from Morioka to Tohoku, Japan

The distance between Morioka and Tohoku is around 147km (91 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then take a taxi which takes around 1h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Morioka to Tohoku by train, taxi 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 Furukawa and then to Naruko Gotenyu.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥21,905($160)
Operated by

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Train and Taxi

Take the train to Ichinoseki then take a taxi to Tōhoku region.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥25,735($190)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Tōhoku region.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Distance147km (91 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Morioka and Tohoku

There are several options for getting from Morioka to Tohoku by train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥21,905 ($160) and will take around 2h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥25,735 ($190).

The distance between Morioka and Tohoku is around 147km (91 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 114km (71 miles)

It takes around 2h 20m to get from Morioka and Tohoku by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Morioka to Tohoku is to take the train and then take a taxi which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx ¥25,735 ($190).

The cheapest way to travel between Morioka and Tohoku, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥21,905 ($160) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Morioka and Tohoku. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Morioka to Tohoku. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Furukawa and Naruko Gotenyu. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 20m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Morioka and Tohoku. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 20m, 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 Morioka and Tohoku. We recommend that you take the train to Ichinoseki then take a taxi to Tōhoku region. instead which will take 1h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Morioka to Tohoku. We recommend that you take the train to Furukawa and then to Naruko Gotenyu. instead which will take 2h 20m.

The closest major airport to Tohoku is Misawa Airport (MSJ) (MSJ) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Tohoku. Aomori Airport (AOJ) (AOJ) 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 Tohoku. The distance is around 147km (91 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Morioka to Tohoku is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around ¥21,905 ($160).

How do I get from Morioka to Tohoku

Compare travel optionsbetween Morioka and Tohoku

Transport options from Morioka to Tohoku
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 20m
¥21,905($160)
hourly207km (129 miles)
Train via Furukawa2h 25m
¥23,275($170)
hourly211km (131 miles)
Train and Taxi
1h 40m
¥25,735($190)
hourly147km (92 miles)
Drive
1h 55m
¥2,190($16)
on demand147km (91 miles)

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Airports near Tohoku

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

MSJ
Misawa Airport (MSJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Tohoku
AOJ
Aomori Airport (AOJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
48km (30 miles) from Tohoku
CTS
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
International Airport
Distance
232km (144 miles) from Tohoku