There are 2 ways to get from Hiraizumi to Kakunodate by train or car
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The cheapest way to get from Hiraizumi to Kakunodate is to drive which costs ¥2100 - ¥3100 and takes 1h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Hiraizumi to Kakunodate is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs ¥2100 - ¥3100.
No, there is no direct train from Hiraizumi to Kakunodate. However, there are services departing from Hiraizumi and arriving at Kakunodate via Morioka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
The distance between Hiraizumi and Kakunodate is 142 km. The road distance is 122.7 km.
The best way to get from Hiraizumi to Kakunodate without a car is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs ¥2100 - ¥3000.
It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Hiraizumi to Kakunodate, including transfers.
Hiraizumi to Kakunodate train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Hiraizumi station.
Hiraizumi to Kakunodate train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Morioka station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hiraizumi to Kakunodate is 123 km. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Hiraizumi to Kakunodate.
There are 45+ hotels available in Kakunodate.
What companies run services between Hiraizumi, Japan and Kakunodate, Japan?
You can take a train from Hiraizumi to Kakunodate via Morioka in around 3h 37m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Hiraizumi to Morioka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,700
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Morioka to Kakunodate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,300
- Website
- JR EAST
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