There are 6 ways to get from Tokyo to Tōwa by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Shin-Hanamakitrain Yamabiko
4h 7m¥6,812–8,840Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Moriokabus
9h 48m¥6,579–10,807Drive 488.8 km
- Drive from Tokyo to Tōwacar 488.8 km
6h 17m¥8,481–12,250Fly to Akita Airport, train
- Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Akita Airport (AXT)plane HND - AXT
- Take the train from Akita to Moriokatrain
8h 27m¥16,030–36,344Train via Sendai
- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Sendaitrain Yamabiko / ...
- Take the train from Sendai to Shin-Hanamakitrain Yamabiko
5h 21m¥6,859–9,043Fly to Misawa, train
- Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Misawa (MSJ)plane HND - MSJ
- Take the train from Shichinohe-Towada to Moriokatrain
7h 13m¥29,680–58,494
Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Akita Airport (AXT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Tōwa is to train which costs ¥6500 - ¥9000 and takes 4h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Tōwa is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs ¥6500 - ¥9000.
No, there is no direct bus from Tokyo station to Tōwa. However, there are services departing from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit and arriving at Morioka via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Tokyo station to Tōwa. However, there are services departing from Tōkyō Station and arriving at Tsuchizawa via Shin-Hanamaki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
The distance between Tokyo and Tōwa is 469 km. The road distance is 488.8 km.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Tōwa without a car is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs ¥6500 - ¥9000.
It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Tokyo to Tōwa, including transfers.
Tokyo to Tōwa bus services, operated by JR Bus Tohoku, depart from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit.
Tokyo to Tōwa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Tōwa is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs ¥6500 - ¥9000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥6500 - ¥11000 and takes 9h 48m.
What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Tōwa, Iwate, Japan?
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Tōkyō Station to Shin-Hanamaki every 3 hours. Tickets cost ¥6,500–9,000 and the journey takes 2h 59m. Alternatively, JR Bus Tohoku operates a bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Morioka once daily. Tickets cost ¥5,500–10,000 and the journey takes 7h 37m.
- Website
- jal.com
Flights from Tokyo International Airport to Akita Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥12,000–30,000
Flights from Tokyo International Airport to Misawa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥18,000–43,000
- Website
- ana.co.jp
Flights from Tokyo International Airport to Akita Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥47,000–210,000
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Tōkyō Station to Shin-Hanamaki
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥6,500–9,000
- 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 Tōkyō Station to Sendai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥4,700–6,500
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Sendai to Shin-Hanamaki
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–2,700
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Shichinohe-Towada to Morioka
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–2,600
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Tokyo to Tōwa bus services, operated by JR Bus Tohoku, arrive at Morioka station.
Tokyo to Tōwa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shin-Hanamaki station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Tōwa is 489 km. It takes approximately 6h 17m to drive from Tokyo to Tōwa.
There are 63+ hotels available in Tōwa.