The distance between Nikko and Tohoku is around 351km (218 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 25m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Nikko to Tohoku by train, bus, 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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Take the train to Utsunomiya then Furukawa and then to Naruko Gotenyu.
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Take the train to Utsunomiya and then to Fukushima(Fukushima) then take the bus to Sendai then take a taxi to Tōhoku region.
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There are several options for getting from Nikko to Tohoku by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥25,325 ($185) and will take around 3h 25m.
The distance between Nikko and Tohoku is around 351km (218 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 466km (289 miles)
It takes around 3h 25m to get from Nikko and Tohoku by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Nikko to Tohoku is to take the train which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx ¥25,325 ($185).
The cheapest way to travel between Nikko and Tohoku, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥25,325 ($185) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Nikko and Tohoku. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Nikko to Tohoku. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Utsunomiya, Furukawa and Naruko Gotenyu. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.
Japan Railways (JR) and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Nikko and Tohoku. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Nikko and Tohoku. We recommend that you take the train to Utsunomiya then Furukawa and then to Naruko Gotenyu. instead which will take 3h 25m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nikko to Tohoku. We recommend that you take the train to Utsunomiya then Furukawa and then to Naruko Gotenyu. instead which will take 3h 25m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Nikko and Tohoku. The distance is around 351km (218 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nikko to Tohoku is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around ¥25,325 ($185).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 25m | ¥25,325($185) | every 3 hours | 373km (232 miles) |
Train, Bus and Taxi | 4h 15m | ¥27,515($200) | hourly | 366km (227 miles) |
Drive | 4h 20m | ¥5,340($39) | on demand | 351km (218 miles) |
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The following major airports near Tohoku offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.