There are 5 ways to get from Tokyo to Akayu by train, night bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Yonezawatrain Tsubasa
4h 12m¥4,608–5,961Night bus
cheapest- Take the night bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Yonezawa Stationnightbus
7h 9m¥4,420–7,850Drive 332.5 km
- Drive from Tokyo to Akayucar 332.5 km
3h 52m¥5,715–8,255Fly, train
- Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Yamagata Airport (GAJ)plane HND - GAJ
- Take the train from Sakurambo Higashine to Akayutrain
6h 3m¥13,890–18,414Night bus via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal
- Take the night bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Yonezawa Stationnightbus
7h 34m¥4,420–7,850
Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Yamagata Airport (GAJ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Akayu is to train which costs ¥4600 - ¥6000 and takes 4h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Akayu is to drive which takes 3h 52m and costs ¥5500 - ¥8500.
No, there is no direct bus from Tokyo station to Akayu. However, there are services departing from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit and arriving at 赤湯温泉口 via 赤湯駅（東口）. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Tokyo station to Akayu. However, there are services departing from Tōkyō Station and arriving at Akayu via Yonezawa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
The distance between Tokyo and Akayu is 312 km. The road distance is 332.5 km.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Akayu without a car is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs ¥4600 - ¥6000.
It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Tokyo to Akayu, including transfers.
Tokyo to Akayu bus services, operated by JR Bus Tohoku, depart from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit.
Tokyo to Akayu train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.
Tokyo to Akayu bus services, operated by JR Bus Tohoku, arrive at Yonezawa Station.
What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Akayu, Yamagata, Japan?
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Tōkyō Station to Yonezawa 4 times a day. Tickets cost ¥4,200–5,500 and the journey takes 2h 14m. Alternatively, JR Bus Tohoku operates a vehicle from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Yonezawa Station once daily. Tickets cost ¥4,100–7,500 and the journey takes 5h 4m.
- Website
- jal.com
Flights from Tokyo International Airport to Yamagata Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥12,000–16,000
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Tōkyō Station to Yonezawa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥4,200–5,500
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Sakurambo Higashine to Akayu
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥800–1,100
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 0570ｰ000448
- Website
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
Night bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Yonezawa Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥4,100–7,500
- Schedules at
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
Night bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Yonezawa Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥4,100–7,500
- Schedules at
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Tokyo to Akayu train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Yonezawa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Akayu is 333 km. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Tokyo to Akayu.
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