There are 4 ways to get from Tokyo to Hiraizumi by train, bus, night bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Ichinosekitrain Yamabiko
3h 20m¥6,024–7,817Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Sendai Miyakoh Bus Centerbus
- Take the train from Sendai to Ichinosekitrain Yamabiko
7h 37m¥5,260–6,590Night bus
- Take the night bus from Ikebukuro to Ichinoseki Stationnightbus Kesen Liner
7h 58m¥9,418–12,674Drive 434.7 km
- Drive from Tokyo to Hiraizumicar 434.7 km
5h 30m¥7,541–10,892
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Hiraizumi is to bus and train which costs ¥5000 - ¥7000 and takes 7h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Hiraizumi is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs ¥6000 - ¥8000.
No, there is no direct bus from Tokyo to Hiraizumi station. However, there are services departing from Ikebukuro and arriving at Ichinoseki Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Tokyo station to Hiraizumi. However, there are services departing from Tōkyō Station and arriving at Hiraizumi via Ichinoseki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
The distance between Tokyo and Hiraizumi is 413 km. The road distance is 434.7 km.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Hiraizumi without a car is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs ¥6000 - ¥8000.
It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Tokyo to Hiraizumi, including transfers.
Tokyo to Hiraizumi bus services, operated by Kokusai Kogyo Highway bus, depart from Ikebukuro station.
Tokyo to Hiraizumi train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.
Tokyo to Hiraizumi bus services, operated by Kokusai Kogyo Highway bus, arrive at Ichinoseki Station.
What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Hiraizumi, 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 Hiraizumi train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Ichinoseki station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Hiraizumi is 435 km. It takes approximately 5h 30m to drive from Tokyo to Hiraizumi.
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