There are 2 ways to get from Akita to Takayama Inari Shrine by train or car
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The cheapest way to get from Akita to Takayama Inari Shrine is to drive which costs ¥3200 - ¥4700 and takes 2h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Akita to Takayama Inari Shrine is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs ¥3200 - ¥4700.
No, there is no direct train from Akita to Takayama Inari Shrine. However, there are services departing from Akita and arriving at Kizukuri via Hirosaki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
The distance between Akita and Takayama Inari Shrine is 202 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 16m and costs ¥10000 - ¥14000.
It takes approximately 4h 16m 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 Hirosaki 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?
You can take a train from Akita to Takayama Inari Shrine via Hirosaki and Kizukuri in around 4h 16m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Akita to Hirosaki
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–2,900
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Hirosaki to Kizukuri
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥550–800
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
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