There are 6 ways to get from Tokyo to Kakunodate by train, night bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Akitatrain Komachi
- Take the train from Akita to Kakunodatetrain Komachi
5h 45m¥9,931–12,850Night bus via Ōmagari Station
cheapest- Take the nightbus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Ōmagari Stationnightbus Jx801
9h 30m¥7,830–17,970Night bus
- Take the nightbus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Kakunodate Eigyoshonightbus
9h 1m¥8,500–11,000Drive 532.7 km
- Drive from Tokyo to Kakunodatecar 532.7 km
6h 26m¥8,126–11,737Fly to Akita Airport, train
- Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Akita Airport (AXT)plane HND - AXT
- Take the train from Akita to Kakunodatetrain
5h 34m¥15,500–26,214Fly to Odate–Noshiro Airport, train
- Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Odate–Noshiro Airport (ONJ)plane HND - ONJ
- Take the train from Jomon-Ogata to Kakunodatetrain
6h 7m¥56,150–60,064
Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Akita Airport (AXT) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Kakunodate is to drive which costs ¥8000 - ¥12000 and takes 6h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Kakunodate is to fly and train which takes 5h 34m and costs ¥15000 - ¥27000.
Yes, there is an overnight bus departing from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit station and arriving at Kakunodate Eigyosho. This bus operates every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Tokyo station to Kakunodate. However, there are services departing from Tōkyō Station and arriving at Kakunodate via Akita. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
The distance between Tokyo and Kakunodate is 690 km. The road distance is 532.7 km.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Kakunodate without a car is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs ¥9500 - ¥13000.
It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Tokyo to Kakunodate, including transfers.
Tokyo to Kakunodate bus services, operated by Ugo Kotsu Bus, depart from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit.
Tokyo to Kakunodate train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.
Tokyo to Kakunodate bus services, operated by Ugo Kotsu Bus, arrive at Kakunodate Eigyosho station.
What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Kakunodate, Japan?
You can take a train from Tōkyō Station to Kakunodate via Akita in around 5h 45m. Alternatively, Ugo Kotsu Bus operates a vehicle from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Kakunodate Eigyosho once daily. Tickets cost ¥8,500–11,000 and the journey takes 8h 53m.
- Website
- ana.co.jp
Flights from Tokyo International Airport to Akita Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥50,000–95,000
Flights from Tokyo International Airport to Odate–Noshiro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥52,000–55,000
- Website
- jal.com
Flights from Tokyo International Airport to Akita Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥13,000–23,000
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Tōkyō Station to Akita
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥8,500–12,000
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Akita to Kakunodate
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,400
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Akita to Kakunodate
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,400
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 0186-82-3231
- Website
- Akita Nairiku Jukan Tetsudo Railway
Train from Jomon-Ogata to Kakunodate
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–1,800
- Website
- Akita Nairiku Jukan Tetsudo Railway
- Phone
- 0182-32-2265
- Website
- ugokotsu.co.jp
Night bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Kakunodate Eigyosho
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥8,500–11,000
- Schedules at
- ugokotsu.co.jp
- Phone
- 050-3802-1547
- Website
- jamjamliner.jp
Night bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Ōmagari Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥7,500–18,000
- Schedules at
- jamjamliner.jp
- 3 seats per row economy
- ¥7,500–16,000
- 3 seats per row
- ¥8,000–17,000
- 3 seats per row (window side)
- ¥8,500–18,000
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Booking & Getting There
Tokyo to Kakunodate train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Akita station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Kakunodate is 533 km. It takes approximately 6h 26m to drive from Tokyo to Kakunodate.
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