There are 3 ways to get from Akita to Takayama Inari Shrine by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Akita to Kizukuritrain Rizooto Shirakami
4h 4m¥12,101–15,353Drive 186.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Akita to Takayama Inari Shrinecar 186.7 km
2h 47m¥2,839–4,101Train via Hirosaki
- Take the train from Akita to Hirosakitrain Tsugaru / ...
- Take the train from Hirosaki to Kizukuritrain Gonousen / ...
4h 16m¥12,240–15,628
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Akita to Takayama Inari Shrine is to drive which costs ¥2800 - ¥4100 and takes 2h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Akita to Takayama Inari Shrine is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs ¥2800 - ¥4100.
No, there is no direct train from Akita to Takayama Inari Shrine. However, there are services departing from Akita and arriving at Kizukuri via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
The distance between Akita and Takayama Inari Shrine is 197 km. The road distance is 186.7 km.
The best way to get from Akita to Takayama Inari Shrine without a car is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs ¥12000 - ¥16000.
It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Akita to Takayama Inari Shrine, including transfers.
Akita to Takayama Inari Shrine train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Akita station.
Akita to Takayama Inari Shrine train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kizukuri station.
Yes, the driving distance between Akita to Takayama Inari Shrine is 187 km. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Akita to Takayama Inari Shrine.
There are 13+ hotels available in Takayama Inari Shrine.
What companies run services between Akita, Japan and Takayama Inari Shrine, Japan?
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Akita to Kizukuri 3 times a day. Tickets cost ¥2,600–3,400 and the journey takes 3h 43m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Akita to Kizukuri
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,600–3,400
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Akita to Hirosaki
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–2,900
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Hirosaki to Kizukuri
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥550–800
- Website
- JR EAST
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