How to travel from Shinjuku to Hirosaki, Japan

The distance between Shinjuku and Hirosaki is around 611km (380 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the underground and then fly which takes around 2h 50m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Shinjuku to Hirosaki by train, bus, car, subway 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 Daimon then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Aomori (AOJ).

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    ¥25,465($185)
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Train

Take the train to Shin-Aomori.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥19,030($140)
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Bus

Take the bus to Konan Bus Hirosaki Bus Terminal.

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ¥11,635($85)
Operated by

Konan Bus

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Drive

Drive to Hirosaki.

  • Duration8h 5m
  • Distance683km (424 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Shinjuku and Hirosaki

There are several options for getting from Shinjuku to Hirosaki by train, bus, car, subway and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥11,635 ($85) and will take around 8h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the underground and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥25,465 ($185).

The distance between Shinjuku and Hirosaki is around 611km (380 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 550km (342 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Shinjuku and Hirosaki by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Shinjuku to Hirosaki is to take the underground and then fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx ¥25,465 ($185).

The cheapest way to travel between Shinjuku and Hirosaki, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥11,635 ($85) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Shinjuku and Hirosaki. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Shinjuku to Hirosaki. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Omiya and Shin-Aomori. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Shinjuku and Hirosaki. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Shinjuku and Hirosaki. It typically takes around 8h 50m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Shinjuku and Hirosaki with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 8h 50m.

Konan Bus run regular bus services between Shinjuku and Hirosaki. Buses run twice daily and take around 8h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Shinjuku to Hirosaki. We recommend that you take the train to Daimon then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Aomori (AOJ). instead which will take 2h 50m.

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 Shinjuku and Hirosaki. The distance is around 683km (424 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Shinjuku to Hirosaki is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around ¥19,030 ($140).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Shinjuku and Hirosaki

Transport options from Shinjuku to Hirosaki
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
2h 50m
¥25,465($185)
hourly636km (395 miles)
Plane and Train2h 50m
¥38,195($280)
every 20 mins611km (380 miles)
Fly to Akita (AXT), Train4h 30m
¥27,245($200)
every 20 mins643km (400 miles)
Train
4h 15m
¥19,030($140)
hourly705km (438 miles)
Bus
8h 50m
¥11,635($85)
5 times a day682km (424 miles)
Drive
8h 5m
¥9,855($72)
on demand683km (424 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