How to travel from Tottori to Hirosaki, Japan

The distance between Tottori and Hirosaki is around 1,028km (639 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 40m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Tottori to Hirosaki by train, 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 HirosakiTottori if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Tottori (TTJ) to Odate Noshiro (ONJ) then take the train to Hirosaki.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    ¥30,390($220)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Train via Kamigori

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

  • Duration8h 45m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥37,100($270)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Senri Momoyamadai then Basuta Shinjuku and then to Konan Bus Hirosaki Bus Terminal.

  • Duration20h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥20,810($150)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Hirosaki.

  • Duration13h 10m
  • Distance1,061km (659 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tottori and Hirosaki

There are several options for getting from Tottori to Hirosaki by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥20,810 ($150) and will take around 20h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥30,390 ($220).

The distance between Tottori and Hirosaki is around 1,028km (639 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 788km (490 miles)

It takes around 9h 5m to get from Tottori and Hirosaki by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tottori to Hirosaki is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx ¥30,390 ($220).

The cheapest way to travel between Tottori and Hirosaki, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥20,810 ($150) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Tottori and Hirosaki. It typically takes around 9h 5m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Tottori to Hirosaki. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kyoto, Tokyo and Shin-Aomori. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 9h 5m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Tottori and Hirosaki. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 9h 5m, 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 Tottori and Hirosaki. It typically takes around 20h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Tottori to Hirosaki. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Senri Momoyamadai and Basuta Shinjuku. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 20h 20m.

Nihon Kotsu, Keio Dentetsu Bus, Konan Bus, Sugizaki Highway Bus and Jam Jam Liner run regular bus services between Tottori and Hirosaki. Buses run once daily and take around 20h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tottori to Hirosaki. We recommend that you take the train to Toyooka(Hyogo) then fly from Toyooka (TJH) to Aomori (AOJ). instead which will take 4h 40m.

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 Tottori and Hirosaki. The distance is around 1,061km (659 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tottori to Hirosaki is to take the train which takes, on average, 9h 5m and will usually cost around ¥38,330 ($280).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Tottori and Hirosaki

Transport options from Tottori to Hirosaki
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
3h 40m
¥30,390($220)
every 20 mins1,103km (685 miles)
Train and Plane4h 40m
¥27,515($200)
once daily1,028km (639 miles)
Train via Kamigori + 1 similar
8h 45m
¥37,100($270)
every 3 hours1,427km (887 miles)
Train9h 5m
¥38,330($280)
every 20 mins1,435km (891 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
20h 20m
¥20,810($150)
once daily1,400km (870 miles)
Bus via Tokyo Station Kajibashi22hrs
¥26,695($195)
once daily1,394km (866 miles)
Drive
13h 10m
¥15,880($115)
on demand1,061km (659 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