How to travel from Shinjuku to Tohoku, Japan
The distance between Shinjuku and Tohoku is around 439km (273 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then take a taxi which takes around 3h 55m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Shinjuku to Tohoku by train, taxi, bus, car, plane and subway. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Tohoku → Shinjuku if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Akita (AXT) then take the train to Innai.
- Duration5h 10m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost¥41,755($305)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Sendai Station and then to Furukawa Station.
- Duration8h 25m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost¥24,230($175)
Multiple bus operators
Train and Taxi
Take the train to Omiya then Furukawa and then to Naruko Gotenyu then take a taxi to Tōhoku region.
- Duration3h 55m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost¥27,245($200)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Shinjuku and Tohoku
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Shinjuku to Tohoku by train, taxi, bus, car, plane and subway. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥24,230 ($175) and will take around 8h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥27,245 ($200).
The distance between Shinjuku and Tohoku is around 439km (273 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 576km (358 miles)
It takes around 3h 55m to get from Shinjuku and Tohoku by train and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Shinjuku to Tohoku is to take the train and then take a taxi which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx ¥27,245 ($200).
The cheapest way to travel between Shinjuku and Tohoku, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥24,230 ($175) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Shinjuku and Tohoku. We recommend that you take the train to Omiya then Furukawa and then to Naruko Gotenyu then take a taxi to Tōhoku region. instead which will take 3h 55m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Shinjuku and Tohoku. It typically takes around 8h 25m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Shinjuku to Tohoku. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sendai Station, Sendai Station, Furukawa Station and Naruko-Onsen. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 8h 25m.
Willer Express and JR Bus Tōhoku run regular bus services between Shinjuku and Tohoku. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 8h 25m 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 Tohoku. We recommend that you fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Akita (AXT) then take the train to Innai. instead which will take 5h 10m.
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.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Shinjuku and Tohoku. The distance is around 455km (283 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Shinjuku to Tohoku is to take the train and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around ¥27,245 ($200).
Compare travel optionsbetween Shinjuku and Tohoku
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 3 similar | 5h 10m | ¥41,755($305) | every 3 hours | 657km (408 miles) |
| Fly to Odate Noshiro (ONJ), train | 6h 10m | ¥52,160($380) | every 3 hours | 796km (495 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Taxi | 4hrs | ¥44,905($330) | every 4 hours | 488km (303 miles) |
| Train to Daimon, plane and taxi | 4h 40m | ¥51,065($375) | 4 times a day | 558km (347 miles) |
Bus | 8h 25m | ¥24,230($175) | every 4 hours | 495km (308 miles) |
Train and Taxi + 1 similar | 3h 55m | ¥27,245($200) | hourly | 439km (273 miles) |
| Bus and Taxi | 7h 25m | ¥26,970($195) | every 4 hours | 463km (288 miles) |
Drive | 5h 25m | ¥6,845($50) | on demand | 455km (283 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Shinjuku and Tohoku
Bus companies
JR Bus Tōhoku
Willer Express
Train operators
Airlines
Airports near Tohoku
The following major airports near Tohoku offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Misawa Airport (MSJ)
- Distance
- 11km (7 miles) from Tohoku
Aomori Airport (AOJ)
- Distance
- 48km (30 miles) from Tohoku
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
- Distance
- 232km (144 miles) from Tohoku