There are 3 ways to get from Tokyo to Karakura Yama by bus, taxi, train, or car
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Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Nishinasuno Stationbus
- Take the taxi from Shiobara-Onsen to Karakura Yamataxi
4h 54m¥27,550–34,900Drive 227.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Tokyo to Karakura Yamacar 227.8 km
3h 26m¥3,953–5,710Train, taxi
- Take the train from Kita-Senju to Shin-Fujiwaratrain [40297] Tobu Ltd. Exp Revaty Aizu 111 / ...
- Take the taxi from Aizukogen-Ozeguchi to Karakura Yamataxi
5h 32m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Karakura Yama is to drive which costs ¥3900 - ¥6000 and takes 3h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Karakura Yama is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs ¥3900 - ¥6000.
The distance between Tokyo and Karakura Yama is 255 km. The road distance is 227.8 km.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Karakura Yama without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 4h 54m and costs ¥27000 - ¥35000.
It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Tokyo to Karakura Yama, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Karakura Yama is 228 km. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Tokyo to Karakura Yama.
There are 144+ hotels available in Karakura Yama.
What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Karakura Yama, Japan?
There is no direct connection from Tokyo to Karakura Yama. However, you can take the bus to Nishinasuno Station, take the bus to Shiobara-Onsen, then take the taxi to Karakura Yama. Alternatively, you can take the train to 北千住 Kita-Senju, walk to Kita-Senju, take the train to Shin-Fujiwara, take the train to Aizukogen-Ozeguchi, then take the taxi to Karakura Yama.
- Phone
- 050-5306-1102
- Website
- tobu.co.jp
Train from Kita-Senju to Shin-Fujiwara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- tobu.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570-048905
- Website
- jrbuskanto.co.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Nishinasuno Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,800
- Schedules at
- time.jrbuskanto.co.jp.e.wn.hp.transer.com
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Estimated price
- ¥14,000–28,000
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