There are 6 ways to get from Kamakura to Akita by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from 鎌倉 Kamakura to Tōkyō Stationtrain Jo
- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Akitatrain Komachi
5h 58m¥9,369–13,138Train, night bus
cheapest- Take the train from 鎌倉 Kamakura to Tōkyō Stationtrain Jo
- Take the night bus from Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu to Akita Station Eastnightbus Jx801
12h 33m¥8,369–19,138Bus
- Take the bus from Yokohama Station East Exit to Sendai Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sendai to Akitabus
12h 57m¥8,820–14,063Drive 613.6 km
- Drive from Kamakura to Akitacar 613.6 km
7h 38m¥10,644–15,375Train, fly to Akita Airport
- Take the train from 鎌倉 Kamakura to Yokohamatrain
- Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Akita Airport (AXT)plane HND - AXT
4h 15m¥14,170–34,613Fly to Odate–Noshiro Airport, train
- Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Odate–Noshiro Airport (ONJ)plane HND - ONJ
- Take the train from Takanosu(Jr) to Akitatrain
5h 45m¥48,020–197,563
Kamakura to Akita by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kamakura to Akita is to bus which costs ¥8500 - ¥15000 and takes 12h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Kamakura to Akita is to train and fly which takes 4h 15m and costs ¥14000 - ¥35000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kamakura station to Akita. However, there are services departing from Yokohama Station East Exit and arriving at Akita via Sendai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Kamakura to Akita. However, there are services departing from 鎌倉 Kamakura and arriving at Akita via Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
The distance between Kamakura and Akita is 676 km. The road distance is 613.6 km.
The best way to get from Kamakura to Akita without a car is to train which takes 5h 58m and costs ¥9000 - ¥14000.
It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Kamakura to Akita, including transfers.
Kamakura to Akita bus services, operated by JR Bus Tohoku, depart from Yokohama Station East Exit.
Kamakura to Akita train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from 鎌倉 Kamakura station.
The best way to get from Kamakura to Akita is to train which takes 5h 58m and costs ¥9000 - ¥14000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥8500 - ¥15000 and takes 12h 57m.
What companies run services between Kamakura, Japan and Akita, Japan?
You can take a train from 鎌倉 Kamakura to Akita via Tōkyō Station in around 5h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a train from 鎌倉 Kamakura to Akita via Yokohama, Yokohama Station East Exit, Sendai Station, and Sendai in around 12h 57m.
- Website
- ana.co.jp
Flights from Tokyo International Airport to Akita Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥47,000–210,000
Flights from Tokyo International Airport to Odate–Noshiro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥43,000–190,000
- Website
- jal.com
Flights from Tokyo International Airport to Akita Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥12,000–30,000
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from 鎌倉 Kamakura to Tōkyō Station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,200
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Tōkyō Station to Akita
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥8,500–12,000
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from 鎌倉 Kamakura to Tōkyō Station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,200
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from 鎌倉 Kamakura to Yokohama
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥420–600
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Takanosu(Jr) to Akita
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–1,800
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 0570ｰ000448
- Website
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
Bus from Yokohama Station East Exit to Sendai Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,900–9,000
- Schedules at
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
- Book at
- japanbusonline.com
- Daytime Bus
- ¥3,900–7,000
- Overnight Bus
- ¥6,500–9,000
Bus from Sendai to Akita
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥4,500
- Schedules at
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
- Phone
- 050-3802-1547
- Website
- jamjamliner.jp
Night bus from Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu to Akita Station East
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥7,500–18,000
- Schedules at
- jamjamliner.jp
- 3 seats per row economy
- ¥7,500–16,000
- 3 seats per row
- ¥8,000–17,000
- 3 seats per row (window side)
- ¥8,500–18,000
Want to know more about travelling around Japan
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travel Insider: Top Japan travel tips by Beatrix Holland
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Kamakura to Akita bus services, operated by JR Bus Tohoku, arrive at Sendai Station.
Kamakura to Akita train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tōkyō Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kamakura to Akita is 614 km. It takes approximately 7h 38m to drive from Kamakura to Akita.
There are 42+ hotels available in Akita.