There are 5 ways to get from Tokyo to Akashina by train, bus, or car
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Train via Nagano
best- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Naganotrain Hakutaka / ...
- Take the train from Kawanakajima to Akashinatrain Shinonoisen / ...
3h 27m¥4,085–5,402Train
cheapest- Take the train from Shinjuku Station to Kami-Suwatrain Azusa
- Take the train from Kami-Suwa to Akashinatrain Chuuouhonsen
4h 6m¥3,497–4,640Bus
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Matsumoto Bus Terminalbus
4h 45m¥4,370–7,917Drive 233.4 km
- Drive from Tokyo to Akashinacar 233.4 km
3h 21m¥4,003–5,782Bus, train
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Shimosuwabus Shinjuku
- Take the train from Shimo-Suwa to Akashinatrain Chuuouhonsen
5h 8m¥4,500–4,800
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Akashina is to train which costs ¥3500 - ¥4700 and takes 4h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Akashina is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs ¥4000 - ¥6000.
No, there is no direct bus from Tokyo to Akashina. However, there are services departing from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and arriving at Matsumoto Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Tokyo station to Akashina. However, there are services departing from Tōkyō Station and arriving at Akashina via Nagano and Kawanakajima. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
The distance between Tokyo and Akashina is 270 km. The road distance is 233.4 km.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Akashina without a car is to train via Nagano which takes 3h 27m and costs ¥4000 - ¥5500.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Tokyo to Akashina, including transfers.
Tokyo to Akashina bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Tokyo to Akashina train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Akashina is to train via Nagano which takes 3h 27m and costs ¥4000 - ¥5500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4300 - ¥8000 and takes 4h 45m.
What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Akashina, Japan?
You can take a train from Tōkyō Station to Akashina via Nagano and Kawanakajima in around 3h 27m. Alternatively, ALPICO Kotsu operates a bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Matsumoto Bus Terminal every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ¥4,100–7,500 and the journey takes 3h 18m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Tōkyō Station to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,200–4,200
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Kawanakajima to Akashina
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥700–950
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Shinjuku Station to Kami-Suwa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,700–3,600
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Kami-Suwa to Akashina
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥750–1,100
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Shimo-Suwa to Akashina
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥700–1,000
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Matsumoto Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥4,100–7,500
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570-048905
- Website
- jrbuskanto.co.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Shimosuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,800
- Schedules at
- time.jrbuskanto.co.jp.e.wn.hp.transer.com
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Booking & Getting There
Tokyo to Akashina bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Matsumoto Bus Terminal station.
Tokyo to Akashina train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nagano station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Akashina is 233 km. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Tokyo to Akashina.
There are 324+ hotels available in Akashina.