How to travel from Niseko to Hirosaki, Japan

The distance between Niseko and Hirosaki is around 343km (213 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 4h 5m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Niseko to Hirosaki by train, bus, car, ferry and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train

Take the train to Oshamambe then Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Shin-Aomori.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ¥11,635($85)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Sapporo(Jr) and then to New Chitose Airport then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Aomori (AOJ).

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    ¥19,440($140)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Shin Hakodate Hokuto then take the train to Shin-Aomori.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥17,660($130)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Hakodate then take a ferry to Oma then drive to Hirosaki.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥8,075($59)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Niseko and Hirosaki

There are several options for getting from Niseko to Hirosaki by train, bus, car, ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥8,075 ($59) and will take around 6h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥11,635 ($85).

The distance between Niseko and Hirosaki is around 343km (213 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 246km (153 miles)

It takes around 4h 5m to get from Niseko and Hirosaki by train.

The quickest way to get from Niseko to Hirosaki is to take the train which takes around 4h 5m and will set you back approx ¥11,635 ($85).

The cheapest way to travel between Niseko and Hirosaki is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥8,075 ($59) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Niseko and Hirosaki. It typically takes around 4h 5m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Niseko to Hirosaki. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Oshamambe, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and Shin-Aomori. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 5m.

Japan Railways (JR), Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Niseko and Hirosaki. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 4h 5m, 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 Niseko and Hirosaki. We recommend that you take the train to Oshamambe then Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Shin-Aomori. instead which will take 4h 5m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Niseko to Hirosaki. We recommend that you take the train to Sapporo(Jr) and then to New Chitose Airport then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Aomori (AOJ). instead which will take 4h 40m.

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

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Niseko to Hirosaki. We recommend that you take the train to Oshamambe then Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Shin-Aomori. instead which will take 4h 5m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Niseko to Hirosaki is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 5m and will usually cost around ¥11,635 ($85).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Niseko and Hirosaki

Transport options from Niseko to Hirosaki
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 5m
¥11,635($85)
5 times a day343km (213 miles)
Train and Plane + 1 similar
4h 40m
¥19,440($140)
once daily424km (264 miles)
Train to Oshamambe, plane5h 25m
¥26,285($190)
5 times a day592km (368 miles)
Bus and Train
5h 20m
¥17,660($130)
once daily363km (226 miles)
Car and Ferry
6h 35m
¥8,075($59)
twice daily392km (243 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