There are 4 ways to get from Tokyo to Shimonita by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to 下仁田bus 池袋～上田
2h 50m¥3,064–5,558Drive 129.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Tokyo to Shimonitacar 129.1 km
1h 38m¥2,221–3,208Train
- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Takasakitrain Toukaidouhonsen / ...
- Take the train from Takasaki to Shimonitatrain [150926] Joshin Electric Railway
3h 20mTrain via 高崎 Takasaki
- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to 高崎 Takasakitrain Ju / ...
- Take the train from Takasaki to Shimonitatrain [150926] Joshin Electric Railway
3h 24m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Shimonita is to drive which costs ¥2200 - ¥3300 and takes 1h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Shimonita is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs ¥2200 - ¥3300.
No, there is no direct bus from Tokyo to Shimonita. However, there are services departing from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and arriving at 下仁田 via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Tokyo station to Shimonita. However, there are services departing from Tōkyō Station and arriving at Shimonita via Takasaki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
The distance between Tokyo and Shimonita is 132 km. The road distance is 129.1 km.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Shimonita without a car is to bus which takes 2h 50m and costs ¥3000 - ¥6000.
It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Tokyo to Shimonita, including transfers.
Tokyo to Shimonita bus services, operated by Express bus - Gunma Prefecture, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Tokyo to Shimonita train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Shimonita is to bus which takes 2h 50m and costs ¥3000 - ¥6000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 3h 20m.
What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Shimonita, Japan?
Express bus - Gunma Prefecture operates a bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to 下仁田 once daily. Tickets cost ¥1,100–3,200 and the journey takes 2h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tōkyō Station to Shimonita via Takasaki in around 3h 20m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Tōkyō Station to Takasaki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–2,100
- 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
- Phone
- 027-323-8073
- Website
- Joshin Dentetsu
Train from Takasaki to Shimonita
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Joshin Dentetsu
Train from Takasaki to Shimonita
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Joshin Dentetsu
- Website
- busnet-gunma.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to 下仁田
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–3,200
- Schedules at
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Booking & Getting There
Tokyo to Shimonita bus services, operated by Express bus - Gunma Prefecture, arrive at 下仁田 station.
Tokyo to Shimonita train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Takasaki station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Shimonita is 129 km. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Tokyo to Shimonita.
There are 203+ hotels available in Shimonita.