There are 5 ways to get from Tokyo to Shima Onsen by bus, train, or car
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Bus via 四万温泉
best- Take the bus from 東京駅（関越交通共通） to 四万温泉bus 東京～四万温泉
3h 37m¥3,600–4,900Bus via Takasaki
cheapest- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to 新前橋駅bus 高速バス 前橋・高崎～池袋・新宿線 / ...
5h 4m¥2,500–3,850Train
- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to 高崎 Takasakitrain Ju / ...
- Take the train from Takasaki to Nakanojotrain Azumasen / ...
4h 40m¥2,849–3,821Drive 159.6 km
- Drive from Tokyo to Shima Onsencar 159.6 km
2h 17m¥2,746–3,967Bus
- Take the bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu to Shima Onsenbus 東京～四万温泉
4h 20m¥3,100–5,500
Tokyo to Shima Onsen by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Shima Onsen is to drive which costs ¥2700 - ¥4000 and takes 2h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Shima Onsen is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs ¥2700 - ¥4000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 東京駅（関越交通共通） and arriving at 四万温泉. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Tokyo station to Shima Onsen. However, there are services departing from Tōkyō Station and arriving at Nakanojo via Takasaki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
The distance between Tokyo and Shima Onsen is 162 km. The road distance is 159.6 km.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Shima Onsen without a car is to bus via 四万温泉 which takes 3h 37m and costs ¥3600 - ¥4900.
The bus from 東京駅（関越交通共通） to 四万温泉 takes 3h 30m including transfers and departs once daily.
Tokyo to Shima Onsen bus services, operated by Kan-etsu Transportation, depart from 東京駅（関越交通共通） station.
Tokyo to Shima Onsen train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Shima Onsen is to bus via 四万温泉 which takes 3h 37m and costs ¥3600 - ¥4900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥2800 - ¥3900 and takes 4h 40m.
What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Shima Onsen, Japan?
Kan-etsu Transportation operates a bus from 東京駅（関越交通共通） to 四万温泉 once daily. Tickets cost ¥3,600–4,900 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tōkyō Station to 月見橋 via 高崎 Takasaki, Takasaki, Nakanojo, and 中之条駅（１番のりば） in around 4h 40m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Tōkyō Station to 高崎 Takasaki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–2,100
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Takasaki to Nakanojo
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥650–900
- Website
- JR EAST
- Website
- Kan-etsu Transportation
Bus from 東京駅（関越交通共通） to 四万温泉
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,600–4,900
- Schedules at
- Kan-etsu Transportation
Bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu to Shima Onsen
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,100–5,500
- Schedules at
- kan-etsu.net
- Phone
- 027-287-4000
- Website
- Nippon Chuo Bus
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to 新前橋駅
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–2,200
- Website
- Nippon Chuo Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Tokyo to Shima Onsen bus services, operated by Kan-etsu Transportation, arrive at 四万温泉 station.
Tokyo to Shima Onsen train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at 高崎 Takasaki station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Shima Onsen is 160 km. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Tokyo to Shima Onsen.
There are 216+ hotels available in Shima Onsen.