There are 4 ways to get from Tokyo to Konoha, Kusatsu by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Karuizawatrain Hakutaka
- Take the bus from 軽井沢駅北口(2番のりば) to 草津温泉bus 草津温泉~教習所~軽井沢 / ...
3h 36m¥3,038–5,225Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to 草津温泉bt(Jrバス関東)bus 新宿~伊香保・草津
4h 17m¥1,000–4,000Train
- Take the train from Omiya(Saitama) to Naganoharakusatsuguchitrain [187346] Ltd. Exp Kusatsu 1
4h 24m¥3,184–6,409Drive 179.9 km
- Drive from Tokyo to Konoha, Kusatsucar 179.9 km
2h 33m¥3,082–4,451
Tokyo to Konoha, Kusatsu by train, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Konoha, Kusatsu is to drive which costs ¥3000 - ¥4500 and takes 2h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Konoha, Kusatsu is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs ¥3000 - ¥4500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and arriving at 草津温泉bt(Jrバス関東). Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Tokyo station to Konoha, Kusatsu. However, there are services departing from Tōkyō Station and arriving at Naganoharakusatsuguchi via Omiya(Saitama). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
The distance between Tokyo and Konoha, Kusatsu is 191 km. The road distance is 179.9 km.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Konoha, Kusatsu without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 36m and costs ¥3000 - ¥5500.
It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Tokyo to Konoha, Kusatsu, including transfers.
Tokyo to Konoha, Kusatsu bus services, operated by Express bus - Gunma Prefecture, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Tokyo to Konoha, Kusatsu train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Omiya(Saitama) station.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Konoha, Kusatsu is to bus which takes 4h 17m and costs ¥1000 - ¥4000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥3100 - ¥6500 and takes 4h 24m.
What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Konoha, Kusatsu, Gunma, Japan?
Express bus - Gunma Prefecture operates a bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to 草津温泉bt(Jrバス関東) every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥1,000–4,000 and the journey takes 4h 3m. Alternatively, JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Omiya(Saitama) to Naganoharakusatsuguchi twice daily. Tickets cost ¥2,000–2,700 and the journey takes 1h 53m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Tōkyō Station to Karuizawa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–2,900
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Omiya(Saitama) to Naganoharakusatsuguchi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–2,700
- Website
- JR EAST
- Website
- Kusakaru Kotsu
Bus from 軽井沢駅北口(2番のりば) to 草津温泉
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–2,400
- Schedules at
- Kusakaru Kotsu
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Booking & Getting There
Tokyo to Konoha, Kusatsu bus services, operated by Express bus - Gunma Prefecture, arrive at 草津温泉bt(Jrバス関東) station.
Tokyo to Konoha, Kusatsu train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Naganoharakusatsuguchi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Konoha, Kusatsu is 180 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Tokyo to Konoha, Kusatsu.
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