There are 6 ways to get from Jigokudani Monkey Park to Akita by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Nagano to Omiya Stationtrain Kagayaki / ...
- Take the train from Omiya Station to Akitatrain Komachi
9h 1m¥12,393–15,897Drive 433.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Jigokudani Monkey Park to Akitacar 433.9 km
6h 40m¥7,513–10,852Bus
- Take the bus from Nagano to Niigata-ekibus
- Take the bus from Niigata to Sendaibus
- Take the bus from Sendai to Akitabus
15h 52m¥13,400–16,500Train, fly
- Take the train from Yudanaka to Naganotrain
- Take the train from Nagano to Tōkyō Stationtrain
- Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Akita Airport (AXT)plane HND - AXT
8h 36m¥17,833–41,267Train via Niigata
- Take the train from Naoetsu to Niigatatrain [187273] Ltd. Exp Shirayuki 5 / ...
- Take the train from Niigata to Akitatrain [186385] Ltd. Exp Inaho 1
10h 43m¥10,950–13,500Bus, train
- Take the bus from Takada Station to Niigata Eki-Maebus
- Take the train from Niigata to Akitatrain [186385] Ltd. Exp Inaho 1
11h 3m¥10,870–14,700
Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Akita Airport (AXT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jigokudani Monkey Park to Akita is to drive which costs ¥7500 - ¥11000 and takes 6h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Jigokudani Monkey Park to Akita is to drive which takes 6h 40m and costs ¥7500 - ¥11000.
No, there is no direct bus from Jigokudani Monkey Park to Akita. However, there are services departing from Snow Monkey Park and arriving at Akita via Nagano, Niigata and Sendai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Jigokudani Monkey Park to Akita. However, there are services departing from Yudanaka and arriving at Akita via Nagano and Omiya Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.
The distance between Jigokudani Monkey Park and Akita is 821 km. The road distance is 433.9 km.
The best way to get from Jigokudani Monkey Park to Akita without a car is to train which takes 9h 1m and costs ¥12000 - ¥16000.
It takes approximately 9h 1m to get from Jigokudani Monkey Park to Akita, including transfers.
Jigokudani Monkey Park to Akita bus services, operated by Nagaden Bus, depart from Nagano station.
Jigokudani Monkey Park to Akita train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Nagano station.
The best way to get from Jigokudani Monkey Park to Akita is to train which takes 9h 1m and costs ¥12000 - ¥16000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥13000 - ¥17000 and takes 15h 52m.
What companies run services between Jigokudani Monkey Park, Japan and Akita, Japan?
You can take a vehicle from Jigokudani Monkey Park to Akita via Snow Monkey Park, Yudanaka, Yudanaka, Nagano, and Omiya Station in around 9h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Jigokudani Monkey Park to Akita via Snow Monkey Park, Nagano, Niigata-eki, Niigata, and Sendai in around 15h 52m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Nagano to Omiya Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,800–3,600
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Omiya Station to Akita
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥8,500–11,000
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Nagano to Tōkyō Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,200–4,200
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Naoetsu to Niigata
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–2,700
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Niigata to Akita
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,900–5,500
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Niigata to Akita
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,900–5,500
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 026-248-6000
- Website
- Nagaden (Nagano Electric Railway)
Train from Yudanaka to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,300
- Website
- Nagaden (Nagano Electric Railway)
- Phone
- 026-295-8008
- Website
- nagadenbus.co.jp
Bus from Nagano to Niigata-eki
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500
- Schedules at
- nagadenbus.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570ー000448
- Website
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
Bus from Niigata to Sendai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,900–5,500
- Schedules at
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
Bus from Sendai to Akita
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥4,500
- Schedules at
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
- Phone
- 025-246-6333
- [email protected]
- Website
- niigata-kotsu.co.jp
Bus from Takada Station to Niigata Eki-Mae
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–4,000
- Schedules at
- niigata-kotsu.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Jigokudani Monkey Park to Akita bus services, operated by Nagaden Bus, arrive at Niigata-eki station.
Jigokudani Monkey Park to Akita train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Omiya Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jigokudani Monkey Park to Akita is 434 km. It takes approximately 6h 40m to drive from Jigokudani Monkey Park to Akita.
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