There are 4 ways to get from Tokyo to Rikuzentakata by train, night bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Ichinosekitrain Yamabiko
- Take the train from Ichinoseki to Kesennumatrain [16552] JR Ofunato / ...
5h 59m¥6,814–8,827Night bus
- Take the nightbus from Ikebukuro to Rikuzen-Takatanightbus Kesen Liner
8h 43m¥9,117–12,241Drive 472.7 km
- Drive from Tokyo to Rikuzentakatacar 472.7 km
6h 10m¥8,151–11,773Fly, train
- Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Akita Airport (AXT)plane HND - AXT
- Take the train from Akita to Ichinosekitrain
- Take the train from Ichinoseki to Kesennumatrain
10h 27m¥18,550–40,314
Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Akita Airport (AXT) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Rikuzentakata is to train which costs ¥6500 - ¥9000 and takes 5h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Rikuzentakata is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs ¥6500 - ¥9000.
No, there is no direct bus from Tokyo to Rikuzentakata. However, there are services departing from Ikebukuro and arriving at Rikuzen-Takata via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Tokyo station to Rikuzentakata. However, there are services departing from Tōkyō Station and arriving at Kesennuma via Ichinoseki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
The distance between Tokyo and Rikuzentakata is 488 km. The road distance is 472.7 km.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Rikuzentakata without a car is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs ¥6500 - ¥9000.
It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Tokyo to Rikuzentakata, including transfers.
Tokyo to Rikuzentakata bus services, operated by Kokusai Kogyo Highway bus, depart from Ikebukuro station.
Tokyo to Rikuzentakata train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.
Tokyo to Rikuzentakata bus services, operated by Kokusai Kogyo Highway bus, arrive at Rikuzen-Takata station.
What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Rikuzentakata, Japan?
You can take a train from Tōkyō Station to Kiseki-No-Ippon-Matsu via Ichinoseki, Kesennuma, and Kesennuma in around 5h 59m. Alternatively, Kokusai Kogyo Highway bus operates a vehicle from Ikebukuro to Rikuzen-Takata once a week. Tickets cost ¥9,000–12,000 and the journey takes 7h 38m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Tōkyō Station to Ichinoseki
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥5,500–8,000
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Ichinoseki to Kesennuma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,300
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Akita to Ichinoseki
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,100–4,200
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Ichinoseki to Kesennuma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,300
- Website
- JR EAST
- Website
- kokusaikogyo.bus-japan.net
Night bus from Ikebukuro to Rikuzen-Takata
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 38m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ¥9,000–12,000
- Schedules at
- kokusaikogyo.bus-japan.net
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Booking & Getting There
Tokyo to Rikuzentakata train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Ichinoseki station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Rikuzentakata is 473 km. It takes approximately 6h 10m to drive from Tokyo to Rikuzentakata.
There are 19+ hotels available in Rikuzentakata.