There are 7 ways to get from Tokyo to Sanriku Coast by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Moriokatrain Komachi / ...
- Take the train from Morioka to Miyakotrain [16695] Rias / ...
7h 16m¥11,939–15,157Drive 613 km
cheapest- Drive from Tokyo to Sanriku Coastcar 613 km
8h 14m¥10,635–15,361Bus
- Take the bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Moriokabus
- Take the bus from Morioka to Ryusendo-Maebus
11h 22m¥17,099–23,437Night bus, train
- Take the night bus from Ikebukuro to Kamaishi Stationnightbus Kesen Liner
- Take the train from Kamaishi to Miyakotrain [148748] Sanriku Railway Rias
14h 39mFly to Misawa, train
- Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Misawa (MSJ)plane HND - MSJ
- Take the train from Hachinohe to Kuji(Iwate)train
8h 42m¥25,190–52,314Fly to Akita Airport, train
- Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Akita Airport (AXT)plane HND - AXT
- Take the train from Akita to Moriokatrain
- Take the train from Morioka to Miyakotrain
11h 18m¥20,140–44,264Fly to Aomori, train
- Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Aomori (AOJ)plane HND - AOJ
- Take the train from Shin Aomori to Hachinohetrain
- Take the train from Hachinohe to Kuji(Iwate)train
10h 57m¥19,020–30,944
Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Misawa (MSJ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Sanriku Coast is to drive which costs ¥10000 - ¥16000 and takes 8h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Sanriku Coast is to train which takes 7h 16m and costs ¥11000 - ¥16000.
No, there is no direct bus from Tokyo station to Sanriku Coast. However, there are services departing from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit and arriving at Ryusendo-Mae via Morioka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Tokyo station to Sanriku Coast. However, there are services departing from Tōkyō Station and arriving at Tanohata via Morioka and Miyako. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.
The distance between Tokyo and Sanriku Coast is 641 km. The road distance is 613 km.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Sanriku Coast without a car is to train which takes 7h 16m and costs ¥11000 - ¥16000.
It takes approximately 7h 16m to get from Tokyo to Sanriku Coast, including transfers.
Tokyo to Sanriku Coast bus services, operated by JR Bus Tohoku, depart from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit.
Tokyo to Sanriku Coast train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Sanriku Coast is to train which takes 7h 16m and costs ¥11000 - ¥16000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥17000 - ¥24000 and takes 11h 22m.
What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Sanriku Coast, Japan?
You can take a train from Tōkyō Station to Sanriku Coast via Morioka, Miyako, and Tanohata in around 7h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Sanriku Coast via Morioka and Ryusendo-Mae in around 11h 22m.
- Website
- jal.com
Flights from Tokyo International Airport to Misawa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥18,000–43,000
Flights from Tokyo International Airport to Akita Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥12,000–33,000
Flights from Tokyo International Airport to Aomori
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥12,000–22,000
Flights from Tokyo International Airport to Aomori via New Chitose
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥12,000–22,000
- Website
- ana.co.jp
Flights from Tokyo International Airport to Akita Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥80,000–280,000
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Tōkyō Station to Morioka
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥7,000–9,500
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Morioka to Miyako
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–2,000
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Hachinohe to Kuji(Iwate)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,400
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Akita to Morioka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–2,500
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Morioka to Miyako
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–2,000
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Shin Aomori to Hachinohe
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,700
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Hachinohe to Kuji(Iwate)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,400
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- sanrikutetsudou.com
Train from Kamaishi to Miyako
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- sanrikutetsudou.com
- Phone
- 0570ー000448
- Website
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
Bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Morioka
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥5,500–10,000
- Schedules at
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
- Adult
- ¥5,500–10,000
Bus from Morioka to Ryusendo-Mae
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,710
- Schedules at
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
- Website
- kokusaikogyo.bus-japan.net
Night bus from Ikebukuro to Kamaishi Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- 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 Sanriku Coast bus services, operated by JR Bus Tohoku, arrive at Morioka station.
Tokyo to Sanriku Coast train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Morioka station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Sanriku Coast is 613 km. It takes approximately 8h 14m to drive from Tokyo to Sanriku Coast.
There are two+ hotels available in Sanriku Coast.







