There are 4 ways to get from Tokyo to Higashiyama by train, bus, night bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Ichinosekitrain Yamabiko
4h 8m¥6,294–8,127Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Sendai Miyakoh Bus Centerbus
- Take the train from Sendai to Ichinosekitrain Yamabiko
8h 25m¥5,530–6,900Night bus
- Take the night bus from Ikebukuro to Ichinoseki Stationnightbus Kesen Liner
8h 46m¥9,688–12,984Drive 442.8 km
- Drive from Tokyo to Higashiyamacar 442.8 km
5h 45m¥7,609–10,991
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Higashiyama is to bus and train which costs ¥5500 - ¥7000 and takes 8h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Higashiyama is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs ¥6000 - ¥8500.
No, there is no direct bus from Tokyo to Higashiyama station. However, there are services departing from Ikebukuro and arriving at Ichinoseki Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Tokyo station to Higashiyama. However, there are services departing from Tōkyō Station and arriving at Geibikei via Ichinoseki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
The distance between Tokyo and Higashiyama is 429 km. The road distance is 442.8 km.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Higashiyama without a car is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs ¥6000 - ¥8500.
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Tokyo to Higashiyama, including transfers.
Tokyo to Higashiyama bus services, operated by Kokusai Kogyo Highway bus, depart from Ikebukuro station.
Tokyo to Higashiyama train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.
Tokyo to Higashiyama bus services, operated by Kokusai Kogyo Highway bus, arrive at Ichinoseki Station.
What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Higashiyama, Iwate, Japan?
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Tōkyō Station to Ichinoseki every 3 hours. Tickets cost ¥5,500–8,000 and the journey takes 2h 36m. Alternatively, Kokusai Kogyo Highway bus operates a vehicle from Ikebukuro to Ichinoseki Station once a week. Tickets cost ¥9,000–12,000 and the journey takes 5h 49m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Tōkyō Station to Ichinoseki
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥5,500–8,000
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Sendai to Ichinoseki
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,700
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 042-352-3700
- Website
- keio-bus.com
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Sendai Miyakoh Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,900–4,600
- Schedules at
- highwaybus.com
- Website
- kokusaikogyo.bus-japan.net
Night bus from Ikebukuro to Ichinoseki Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ¥9,000–12,000
- Schedules at
- kokusaikogyo.bus-japan.net
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More Questions & Answers
Tokyo to Higashiyama train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Ichinoseki station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Higashiyama is 443 km. It takes approximately 5h 45m to drive from Tokyo to Higashiyama.
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