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.
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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Take the train to Atami and then to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Aomori (AOJ).
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Take the train to Tokyo and then to Shin-Aomori.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 3 similar | 4h 30m | ¥28,200($205) | every 4 hours | 778km (483 miles) |
Train to Atami, plane | 4h 30m | ¥34,910($255) | every 20 mins | 752km (467 miles) |
Train to Atami, plane | 5h 50m | ¥36,280($265) | every 4 hours | 1,046km (650 miles) |
Train to Atami, plane | 6h 10m | ¥27,925($205) | every 20 mins | 784km (487 miles) |
Train | 6h 40m | ¥23,275($170) | 5 times a day | 873km (542 miles) |
Drive | 10h 20m | ¥13,005($95) | on demand | 867km (539 miles) |
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The following major airports near Hirosaki offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.