How to travel from Tohoku to Asago, Japan

The distance between Tohoku and Asago is around 858km (533 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi, then take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 30m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Tohoku to Asago by train, taxi, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Shin-Hanamaki then fly from Morioka (HNA) to Nagoya Airfield (NKM) then take the train to Kyoto and then to Fukuchiyama.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    ¥58,045($425)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Tokyo then Kyoto and then to Fukuchiyama.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥43,810($320)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Sendai Station then Umeda-eki and then to Wadayama Station.

  • Duration16h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥38,330($280)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Taxi and Bus

Take a taxi to Ishinazaka then take the bus to Ōsaka and then to Wadayama Station.

  • Duration15h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥37,645($275)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Asago.

  • Duration10h 10m
  • Distance858km (533 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tohoku and Asago

There are several options for getting from Tohoku to Asago by train, taxi, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which costs around ¥35,730 ($260) and will take around 5h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi, then take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥43,395 ($315).

The distance between Tohoku and Asago is around 858km (533 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 820km (510 miles)

It takes around 7h 40m to get from Tohoku and Asago by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tohoku to Asago is to take a taxi, then take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 30m and will set you back approx ¥43,395 ($315).

The cheapest way to travel between Tohoku and Asago, if you exclude driving, is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥35,730 ($260) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Tohoku and Asago. It typically takes around 7h 40m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Tohoku to Asago. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Naruko Gotenyu, Furukawa, Tokyo, Kyoto and Fukuchiyama. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 40m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Tohoku and Asago. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 7h 40m, 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 Tohoku and Asago. It typically takes around 16h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Tohoku to Asago. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Naruko-Onsen, Furukawa, Sendai Station and Umeda-eki. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 16h 30m.

JR Bus Tōhoku, Jam Jam Liner and Zentan Bus run regular bus services between Tohoku and Asago. Buses run once daily and take around 16h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tohoku to Asago. We recommend that you take a taxi to Naruko Gotenyu then take the train to Furukawa then fly from Sendai (SDJ) to Kobe (UKB) then take the train to Wadayama. instead which will take 5h 45m.

The closest major airport to Asago is Tajima Airport (TJH) (TJH) which is approximately 20km (13 miles) from Asago. Tottori Airport (TTJ) (TTJ) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) 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 Tohoku and Asago. The distance is around 858km (533 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tohoku to Asago is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 40m and will usually cost around ¥43,810 ($320).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Tohoku and Asago

Transport options from Tohoku to Asago
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 5 similar
6h 35m
¥58,045($425)
every 2 hours1,045km (649 miles)
Taxi, Train and Plane5h 45m
¥44,905($330)
twice daily905km (562 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5h 45m
¥35,730($260)
4 times a day865km (537 miles)
Train to Shin-Hanamaki, plane and bus5h 45m
¥43,395($315)
4 times a day1,030km (640 miles)
Train to Akita, plane and bus6h 45m
¥43,535($320)
4 times a day991km (616 miles)
Taxi, Train, Plane and Bus5h 30m
¥43,395($315)
4 times a day876km (544 miles)
Train
7h 40m
¥43,810($320)
every 2 hours1,035km (643 miles)
Bus
16h 30m
¥38,330($280)
once daily1,055km (655 miles)
Taxi and Bus
15h 30m
¥37,645($275)
once daily1,022km (635 miles)
Drive
10h 10m
¥12,870($95)
on demand858km (533 miles)

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Airports near Asago

The following major airports near Asago offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.

TJH
Tajima Airport (TJH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
20km (13 miles) from Asago
TTJ
Tottori Airport (TTJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
65km (41 miles) from Asago
KIX
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
International Airport
Distance
107km (66 miles) from Asago