There are 9 ways to get from Nagano to Tazawa Ko by train, 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 Nagano to Omiya Stationtrain
- Take the train from Omiya Station to Akitatrain
- Take the train from Akita to Tazawakotrain
7h 22m¥18,095–23,402Drive 493.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Nagano to Tazawa Kocar 493.5 km
6h 44m¥7,547–10,901Bus
- Take the bus from Showadori to Niigata-ekibus
- Take the bus from Niigata to Hirosedoribus
- Take the bus from Hirose-dori Ichibancho to Omagari Bus Terminalbus
14h 12m¥17,700–21,000Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Odate–Noshiro Airport, drive
- Take the train from Nagano to Tōkyō Stationtrain
- Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Odate–Noshiro Airport (ONJ)plane HND - ONJ
- Drive from Odate–Noshiro Airport (ONJ) to Tazawa Kocar
5h 23m¥57,078–62,025Bus, train
- Take the bus from Showadori to Niigata-ekibus
- Take the train from Niigata to Akitatrain
- Take the train from Akita to Tazawakotrain
9h 44m¥14,200–17,800Train, bus
- Take the train from Nagano to Myoko-Kogentrain
- Take the bus from Takada Station to Niigata Eki-Maebus
- Take the train from Niigata to Akitatrain
- Take the train from Akita to Tazawakotrain
11h 44m¥13,853–20,008Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Akita Airport, train
- Take the train from Nagano to Tōkyō Stationtrain
- Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Akita Airport (AXT)plane HND - AXT
- Take the train from Akita to Tazawakotrain
7h 1m¥24,528–37,775Train to Komaki Airport, fly to Morioka Hanamaki Airport, drive
- Take the train from Nagano to Nagoya Stationtrain
- Fly from Komaki Airport (NKM) to Morioka Hanamaki Airport (HNA)plane NKM - HNA
- Drive from Morioka Hanamaki Airport (HNA) to Tazawa Kocar
7h 10m¥27,379–72,205Train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly to Akita Airport, train
- Take the train from Nagano to Nagoya Stationtrain
- Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Akita Airport (AXT)plane NGO - AXT
- Take the train from Akita to Tazawakotrain
9h 20m¥51,019–80,205
Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Odate–Noshiro Airport (ONJ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nagano to Tazawa Ko is to drive which costs ¥7500 - ¥11000 and takes 6h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Nagano to Tazawa Ko is to train and fly and drive which takes 5h 23m and costs ¥57000 - ¥62000.
No, there is no direct bus from Nagano to Tazawa Ko. However, there are services departing from Showadori and arriving at Omagari Bus Terminal via Niigata and Hirose-dori Ichibancho. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Nagano to Tazawa Ko. However, there are services departing from Nagano and arriving at Tazawako via Omiya Station and Akita. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.
The distance between Nagano and Tazawa Ko is 880 km. The road distance is 493.5 km.
The best way to get from Nagano to Tazawa Ko without a car is to train which takes 7h 22m and costs ¥18000 - ¥24000.
It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from Nagano to Tazawa Ko, including transfers.
Nagano to Tazawa Ko bus services, operated by Nagaden Bus, depart from Showadori station.
Nagano to Tazawa Ko train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Nagano station.
The best way to get from Nagano to Tazawa Ko is to train which takes 7h 22m and costs ¥18000 - ¥24000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥17000 - ¥21000 and takes 14h 12m.
What companies run services between Nagano, Japan and Tazawa Ko, Akita, Japan?
You can take a train from Nagano to Tazawa Ko via Omiya Station, Akita, and Tazawako in around 7h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Showadori to Tazawa Ko via Niigata-eki, Niigata, Hirose-dori Ichibancho, Omagari Bus Terminal, Omagari, and Tazawako in around 14h 12m.
- Website
- ana.co.jp
Flights from Tokyo International Airport to Odate–Noshiro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥52,000–55,000
Flights from Tokyo International Airport to Akita Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥50,000–95,000
- Website
- jal.com
Flights from Tokyo International Airport to Akita Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥13,000–23,000
Flights from Komaki Airport to Morioka Hanamaki Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥22,000–65,000
- Website
- fujidream.co.jp
Flights from Komaki Airport to Morioka Hanamaki Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥22,000–65,000
- Website
- orc-air.co.jp
Flights from Chūbu Centrair International Airport to Akita Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥9,000–60,000
- 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 Akita to Tazawako
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–1,800
- 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 Niigata to Akita
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,900–5,500
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Akita to Tazawako
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–1,800
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Nagano to Myoko-Kogen
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥650–900
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Niigata to Akita
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,900–5,500
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Akita to Tazawako
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–1,800
- 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 Akita to Tazawako
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–1,800
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Nagano to Nagoya Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,600–4,700
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Nagano to Nagoya Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,600–4,700
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Akita to Tazawako
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–1,800
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 0268-21-4700
- Website
- Shinano Railway
Train from Nagano to Myoko-Kogen
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,100
- Website
- Shinano Railway
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Nagano to Nagoya Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
Train from Nagano to Nagoya Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- 026-295-8008
- Website
- nagadenbus.co.jp
Bus from Showadori to Niigata-eki
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500
- Schedules at
- nagadenbus.co.jp
Bus from Showadori to Niigata-eki
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500
- Schedules at
- nagadenbus.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570ー000448
- Website
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
Bus from Niigata to Hirosedori
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,900–5,500
- Schedules at
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
Bus from Hirose-dori Ichibancho to Omagari Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ¥4,200
- 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
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
Booking & Getting There
Nagano to Tazawa Ko bus services, operated by Nagaden Bus, arrive at Niigata-eki station.
Nagano to Tazawa Ko train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Omiya Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nagano to Tazawa Ko is 493 km. It takes approximately 6h 44m to drive from Nagano to Tazawa Ko.
There are 51+ hotels available in Tazawa Ko.























