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How to get fromKawasaki to Iwakiby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Kawasaki to Iwaki by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Shinagawa to Iwakitrain train Hitachi
    3h 23m
    ¥3,443–4,568
  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Taira Nakamachibus bus
    4h 13m
    ¥4,163–4,291
  3. Drive 219 km

    1. Drive from Kawasaki to Iwakicar car 219 km
    2h 49m
    ¥3,800–5,489
  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Hitachi Stationbus bus Hitachi
    2. Take the train from Hitachi to Iwakitrain train Hitachi
    5h 19m
    ¥3,800–4,776

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Kawasaki, Japan and Iwaki, Japan?

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Shinagawa to Iwaki hourly. Tickets cost ¥3,200–4,200 and the journey takes 2h 22m. Alternatively, Tobu bus operates a bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Taira Nakamachi hourly. Tickets cost ¥3,800 and the journey takes 3h 1m.

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