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How to get fromMatsushima to Kakunodateby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Matsushima to Kakunodate by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Sendai to Moriokatrain train Komachi
    2. Take the train from Morioka to Kakunodatetrain train [16606] JR Tazawako
    4h 16m
    ¥3,835–5,182

  2. Drive 179.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Matsushima to Kakunodatecar car 179.2 km
    2h 45m
    ¥3,105–4,485

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sendai Station to Omagari Bus Terminalbus bus Greenliner
    6h 20m
    ¥4,965–5,252

  4. Train via Ichinoseki

    1. Take the train from Kogota to Ichinosekitrain train
    2. Take the train from Ichinoseki to Moriokatrain train
    3. Take the train from Morioka to Kakunodatetrain train
    6h 5m
    ¥3,382–4,715

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  • Distance: 253.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 16m

What companies run services between Matsushima, Miyagi, Japan and Kakunodate, Japan?

You can take a train from Matsushima to Kakunodate via Sendai(Miyagi/Jr), Sendai, and Morioka in around 4h 16m. Alternatively, JR Bus Tohoku operates a bus from Sendai Station to Omagari Bus Terminal 3 times a week. Tickets cost ¥4,200 and the journey takes 3h 35m.

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