How to travel from Nagano to Tohoku, Japan

The distance between Nagano and Tohoku is around 466km (289 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 4h 10m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Nagano to Tohoku by train, bus, taxi, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out TohokuNagano if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Omiya(Saitama) and then to Furukawa.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥32,855($240)
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Train to Tokyo, plane

Take the train to Tokyo then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Yamagata (GAJ) then take the train to Shinjo.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ¥51,610($375)
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Bus and Taxi

Take the bus to Niigata-eki and then to Hirosedori then take a taxi to Tōhoku region.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥29,160($215)
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Drive

Drive to Tōhoku region.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Distance466km (289 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nagano and Tohoku

There are several options for getting from Nagano to Tohoku by train, bus, taxi, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a taxi which costs around ¥29,160 ($215) and will take around 9hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥32,855 ($240).

The distance between Nagano and Tohoku is around 466km (289 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 526km (327 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Nagano and Tohoku by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nagano to Tohoku is to take the train which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx ¥32,855 ($240).

The cheapest way to travel between Nagano and Tohoku, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take a taxi which will typically cost around ¥29,160 ($215) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nagano and Tohoku. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nagano to Tohoku. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Omiya(Saitama), Furukawa and Naruko Gotenyu. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Nagano and Tohoku. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 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 Nagano and Tohoku. We recommend that you take the train to Omiya(Saitama) and then to Furukawa. instead which will take 4h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nagano to Tohoku. We recommend that you take the train to Tokyo then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Akita (AXT) then take the train to Innai. instead which will take 6h 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 Nagano and Tohoku. The distance is around 466km (289 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nagano to Tohoku is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around ¥32,855 ($240).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nagano and Tohoku

Transport options from Nagano to Tohoku
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 10m
¥32,855($240)
hourly600km (373 miles)
Train to Tokyo, plane + 4 similar
5h 15m
¥51,610($375)
every 4 hours704km (437 miles)
Train and Plane6h 20m
¥48,460($355)
every 3 hours873km (542 miles)
Train to Nagoya, plane6h 50m
¥55,990($410)
hourly1,035km (643 miles)
Train to Nagoya, plane6h 55m
¥55,720($405)
every 4 hours868km (540 miles)
Train to Nagoya, Fly6h 60m
¥60,785($445)
hourly938km (583 miles)
Bus and Taxi + 1 similar
9hrs
¥29,160($215)
twice daily516km (321 miles)
Train and Bus11h 10m
¥29,845($220)
once daily615km (382 miles)
Drive
6h 20m
¥6,980($51)
on demand466km (289 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