What is the cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Shigaraki?

The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Shigaraki is to drive which costs ¥7000 - ¥11000 and takes 4h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tokyo to Shigaraki?

The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Shigaraki is to drive which takes 4h 36m and costs ¥7000 - ¥11000.

Is there a direct bus between Tokyo and Shigaraki?

No, there is no direct bus from Tokyo station to Shigaraki. However, there are services departing from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit and arriving at Midai IC via Meitetsu Bus Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Tokyo and Shigaraki?

No, there is no direct train from Tokyo station to Shigaraki. However, there are services departing from Tōkyō Station and arriving at Shigaraki via Kyōto, Zeze, Kusatsu(Shiga) and Kibukawa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.

How far is it from Tokyo to Shigaraki?

The distance between Tokyo and Shigaraki is 535 km. The road distance is 425.2 km.

How do I travel from Tokyo to Shigaraki without a car?

The best way to get from Tokyo to Shigaraki without a car is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Tokyo to Shigaraki?

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Tokyo to Shigaraki, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tokyo to Shigaraki bus from?

Tokyo to Shigaraki bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, depart from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit.

Where do I catch the Tokyo to Shigaraki train from?

Tokyo to Shigaraki train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.

Train or bus from Tokyo to Shigaraki?

The best way to get from Tokyo to Shigaraki is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥16000 - ¥19000 and takes 8h 1m.

Where does the Tokyo to Shigaraki bus arrive?

Tokyo to Shigaraki bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, arrive at Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit.

Where does the Tokyo to Shigaraki train arrive?

Tokyo to Shigaraki train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kyoto station.

Can I drive from Tokyo to Shigaraki?

Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Shigaraki is 425 km. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Tokyo to Shigaraki.

Where can I stay near Shigaraki?

There are 3685+ hotels available in Shigaraki.

Tokyo to Shigaraki - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Tokyo to Shigaraki by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Kyototrain Hikari / ...
5h 10m
Drive 425.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Tokyo to Shigarakicar 425.2 km
4h 36m
¥7,307–10,555
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exitbus
2. Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Midai ICbus
8h 1m
¥16,300–18,800
Night bus, train
1. Take the night bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Mino Ota Station North Exitnightbus Shinjuku to Meitetsu Gifu
2. Take the train from Mino-Ōta to Kusatsutrain Hida 36
10h 52m
Train via Nagahama
1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Maibaratrain Kodama
7h 23m
Fly Tokyo International Airport to Osaka International Airport, train
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane HND - ITM
2. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Kusatsutrain
3. Take the train from Kusatsu(Shiga) to Kibukawatrain
4. Take the train from Kibukawa to Shigarakitrain
6h 58m
Fly Tokyo International Airport to Kobe, train
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kobe (UKB)plane HND - UKB
2. Take the train from Sannomiya to Takatsukitrain
3. Take the train from Takatsuki to Kusatsutrain
4. Take the train from Kusatsu(Shiga) to Kibukawatrain
5. Take the train from Kibukawa to Shigarakitrain
7h 27m
Train to Narita International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3train
2. Fly from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane NRT - ITM
3. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Kusatsutrain
7h 35m
¥16,873–36,965

Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM) flights

217Weekly Planes

1h 9mAverage Duration

¥12,062Cheapest Price

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Distance: 534.9 km
Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Shigaraki, Japan?

JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Tōkyō Station to Kyoto every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 2h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Shigaraki via Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit, Meitetsu Bus Center, and Midai IC in around 8h 1m.

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