There are 4 ways to get from Hiraizumi to Lake Towada by train, taxi, bus, or car
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Hiraizumi to Moriokatrain
- Take the train from Morioka to Sannohetrain
- Take the taxi from Sannohe to Lake Towadataxi
4h 37mDrive 208.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Hiraizumi to Yasumiyacar 208.4 km
2h 42m¥3,609–5,214Train, bus
- Take the train from Mizusawaesashi to Moriokatrain Yamabiko
- Take the bus from Morioka to Kosaka Koko-maebus
5h 45m¥14,302–18,026Train, bus via Hachinohe
- Take the train from Hiraizumi to Moriokatrain
- Take the train from Morioka to Hachinohetrain
- Take the bus from Hachinohe Station West Gate to Nenokuchibus
7h 30m¥5,934–6,918
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hiraizumi to Lake Towada is to drive which costs ¥3600 - ¥5500 and takes 2h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Hiraizumi to Lake Towada is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs ¥3600 - ¥5500.
The distance between Hiraizumi and Lake Towada is 217 km. The road distance is 208.4 km.
The best way to get from Hiraizumi to Lake Towada without a car is to train and taxi which takes 4h 37m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Hiraizumi to Lake Towada, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Hiraizumi to Lake Towada is 208 km. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Hiraizumi to Lake Towada.
There are 14+ hotels available in Lake Towada.
What companies run services between Hiraizumi, Japan and Lake Towada, Japan?
There is no direct connection from Hiraizumi to Lake Towada. However, you can take the train to Morioka, take the train to Sannohe, then take the taxi to Lake Towada. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hiraizumi to Lake Towada via Ichinoseki, Mizusawaesashi, Morioka, Morioka, and Kosaka Koko-mae in around 5h 45m.
- 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 Mizusawaesashi to Morioka
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,400
- 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 Hachinohe
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–2,200
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 019-626-9151
- Website
- Iwate Galaxy Railway
Train from Morioka to Sannohe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Iwate Galaxy Railway
Train from Morioka to Hachinohe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Iwate Galaxy Railway
- Phone
- 0172-36-5061
- Website
- konanbus.com
Bus from Morioka to Kosaka Koko-mae
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,690
- Schedules at
- konanbus.com
- Phone
- 0570ー000448
- Website
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
Bus from Hachinohe Station West Gate to Nenokuchi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,050
- Schedules at
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Estimated price
- ¥16,000–20,000
Bunka Taxi
- Phone
- +81 178-22-1000
- Website
- bunkataxi.jp
Miyago Kotsu
- Phone
- +81 176-56-3155
- Website
- miyago.co.jp
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