How to travel from Shimoda to Hirosaki, Japan

The distance between Shimoda and Hirosaki is around 752km (467 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Shimoda to Hirosaki by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Atami and then to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Aomori (AOJ).

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    ¥28,200($205)
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Train

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

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ¥23,275($170)
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Drive

Drive to Hirosaki.

  • Duration10h 20m
  • Distance867km (539 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Shimoda and Hirosaki

There are several options for getting from Shimoda to Hirosaki by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥23,275 ($170) and will take around 6h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥28,200 ($205).

The distance between Shimoda and Hirosaki is around 752km (467 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 672km (418 miles)

It takes around 6h 40m to get from Shimoda and Hirosaki by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Shimoda to Hirosaki is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx ¥28,200 ($205).

The cheapest way to travel between Shimoda and Hirosaki, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥23,275 ($170) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Shimoda and Hirosaki. It typically takes around 6h 40m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Shimoda to Hirosaki. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tokyo and Shin-Aomori. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 6h 40m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Shimoda and Hirosaki. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 6h 40m, 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 Shimoda and Hirosaki. We recommend that you take the train to Atami and then to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Aomori (AOJ). instead which will take 4h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Shimoda to Hirosaki. We recommend that you take the train to Atami and then to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Aomori (AOJ). instead which will take 4h 30m.

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 Shimoda and Hirosaki. The distance is around 867km (539 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Shimoda to Hirosaki is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around ¥23,275 ($170).

How do I get from Shimoda to Hirosaki

Compare travel optionsbetween Shimoda and Hirosaki

Transport options from Shimoda to Hirosaki
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
4h 30m
¥28,200($205)
every 4 hours778km (483 miles)
Train to Atami, plane4h 30m
¥34,910($255)
every 20 mins752km (467 miles)
Train to Atami, plane5h 50m
¥36,280($265)
every 4 hours1,046km (650 miles)
Train to Atami, plane6h 10m
¥27,925($205)
every 20 mins784km (487 miles)
Train
6h 40m
¥23,275($170)
5 times a day873km (542 miles)
Drive
10h 20m
¥13,005($95)
on demand867km (539 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