There are 8 ways to get from Tokyo to Yuzawa by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Kitakamitrain Yamabiko
- Take the train from Kitakami to Yokotetrain [16575] JR Kitakami / ...
6h 17m¥7,765–10,086Train, bus
- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Sendaitrain Yamabiko / ...
- Take the bus from Sendai Station to Yuzawa Eki-mae Kadobus Greenliner
6h 30m¥8,914–10,256Night bus
- Take the night bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Yokote Stationnightbus Jx801
9h 4m¥7,850–17,990Drive 480.9 km
- Drive from Tokyo to Yuzawacar 480.9 km
5h 40m¥8,264–11,937Bus
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Sendai Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sendai Station to Yuzawa Eki-mae Kadobus Greenliner
10h 9m¥8,100–13,100Fly to Akita Airport, train
- Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Akita Airport (AXT)plane HND - AXT
- Take the train from Akita to Yuzawatrain
6h 10m¥14,840–33,564Fly to Yamagata Airport, train
- Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Yamagata Airport (GAJ)plane HND - GAJ
- Take the train from Sakurambohigashine to Shinjotrain
- Take the train from Shinjo to Yuzawatrain
6h 40m¥14,690–19,514Fly to Odate–Noshiro Airport, train
- Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Odate–Noshiro Airport (ONJ)plane HND - ONJ
- Take the train from Takanosu(Jr) to Akitatrain
- Take the train from Akita to Yuzawatrain
7h 40m¥40,690–177,514
Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Akita Airport (AXT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Yuzawa is to train which costs ¥7500 - ¥11000 and takes 6h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Yuzawa is to drive which takes 5h 40m and costs ¥8000 - ¥12000.
No, there is no direct bus from Tokyo to Yuzawa station. However, there are services departing from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and arriving at Yokote Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Tokyo station to Yuzawa. However, there are services departing from Tōkyō Station and arriving at Yuzawa via Kitakami and Yokote. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
The distance between Tokyo and Yuzawa is 527 km. The road distance is 480.9 km.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Yuzawa without a car is to train which takes 6h 17m and costs ¥7500 - ¥11000.
It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Tokyo to Yuzawa, including transfers.
Tokyo to Yuzawa bus services, operated by JAMJAM LINER, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Tokyo to Yuzawa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Yuzawa is to train which takes 6h 17m and costs ¥7500 - ¥11000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥8000 - ¥14000 and takes 10h 9m.
What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Yuzawa, Akita, Japan?
You can take a train from Tōkyō Station to Yuzawa via Kitakami and Yokote in around 6h 17m. Alternatively, JAMJAM LINER operates a vehicle from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Yokote Station once daily. Tickets cost ¥7,500–18,000 and the journey takes 7h 55m.
- Website
- ana.co.jp
Flights from Tokyo International Airport to Akita Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥37,000–180,000
Flights from Tokyo International Airport to Odate–Noshiro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥35,000–170,000
- 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 Yamagata Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥12,000–16,000
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Tōkyō Station to Kitakami
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥6,000–8,500
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Kitakami to Yokote
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,300
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Tōkyō Station to Sendai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥4,700–6,500
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Akita to Yuzawa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–1,800
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Sakurambohigashine to Shinjo
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥650–900
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Shinjo to Yuzawa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,300
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Takanosu(Jr) to Akita
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–1,800
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Akita to Yuzawa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–1,800
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 0570ー000448
- Website
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
Bus from Sendai Station to Yuzawa Eki-mae Kado
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ¥4,200
- Schedules at
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Sendai Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,900–9,000
- Schedules at
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
- Book at
- japanbusonline.com
- Daytime Bus
- ¥3,900–7,000
- Overnight Bus
- ¥6,500–9,000
Bus from Sendai Station to Yuzawa Eki-mae Kado
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ¥4,200
- Schedules at
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
- Phone
- 050-3802-1547
- Website
- jamjamliner.jp
Night bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Yokote Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥7,500–18,000
- Schedules at
- jamjamliner.jp
- 3 seats per row economy
- ¥7,500–16,000
- 3 seats per row
- ¥8,000–17,000
- 3 seats per row (window side)
- ¥8,500–18,000
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More Questions & Answers
Tokyo to Yuzawa bus services, operated by JAMJAM LINER, arrive at Yokote Station.
Tokyo to Yuzawa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kitakami station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Yuzawa is 481 km. It takes approximately 5h 40m to drive from Tokyo to Yuzawa.
There are 33+ hotels available in Yuzawa.







