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How to get fromLake Towada to Kakunodateby bus, train, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Lake Towada to Kakunodate by bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kosaka Koko-mae to Moriokabus bus
    2. Take the train from Morioka to Kakunodatetrain train [16606] JR Tazawako
    4h 6m
    ¥15,007–17,360

  2. Drive 133.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Yasumiya to Kakunodatecar car 133.8 km
    2h 2m
    ¥2,318–3,348

  3. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Lake Towada to Ikarigasekitaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Ikarigaseki to Akitatrain train
    3. Take the train from Akita to Kakunodatetrain train
    4h 18m
    ¥19,742–23,805

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 216.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 6m

What companies run services between Lake Towada, Japan and Kakunodate, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Lake Towada to Kakunodate. However, you can take the taxi to Kosaka Koko-mae, take the bus to Morioka, walk to Morioka, then take the train to Kakunodate. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Ikarigaseki, take the train to Akita, then take the train to Kakunodate.

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