There are 4 ways to get from Tokyo to Ōkuwa by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Shinjuku Station to Shiojiritrain Azusa
- Take the train from Shiojiri to Ōkuwatrain CF: Chūō Line Local
4h 21m¥3,984–5,207Bus, train
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Matsumoto Bus Terminalbus
- Take the train from Matsumoto to Ōkuwatrain Chuuouhonsen
5h 55m¥5,200–8,927Drive 269.6 km
- Drive from Tokyo to Ōkuwacar 269.6 km
4h¥4,644–6,707Bus
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Nakatsugawa Stationbus Dream Kani / ...
6h 54m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Ōkuwa is to train which costs ¥3900 - ¥5500 and takes 4h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Ōkuwa is to drive which takes 4h and costs ¥4600 - ¥7000.
No, there is no direct bus from Tokyo to Ōkuwa station. However, there are services departing from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and arriving at Nakatsugawa Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Tokyo station to Ōkuwa. However, there are services departing from Shinjuku Station and arriving at Ōkuwa via Shiojiri. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
The distance between Tokyo and Ōkuwa is 269 km. The road distance is 269.6 km.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Ōkuwa without a car is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs ¥3900 - ¥5500.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Tokyo to Ōkuwa, including transfers.
Tokyo to Ōkuwa bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Tokyo to Ōkuwa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Shinjuku Station.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Ōkuwa is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs ¥3900 - ¥5500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 54m.
What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Ōkuwa, Nagano, Japan?
You can take a train from Shinjuku Station to Ōkuwa via Shiojiri in around 4h 21m. Alternatively, JR Bus Kanto operates a bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Nakatsugawa Station twice daily, and the journey takes 5h 18m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Shinjuku Station to Shiojiri
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,000–4,000
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Shiojiri to Ōkuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,300
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Matsumoto to Ōkuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,600
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Shiojiri to Ōkuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Matsumoto Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥4,100–7,500
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570-048905
- Website
- jrbuskanto.co.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Nakatsugawa Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- time.jrbuskanto.co.jp.e.wn.hp.transer.com
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Booking & Getting There
Tokyo to Ōkuwa bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, arrive at Nakatsugawa Station.
Tokyo to Ōkuwa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shiojiri station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Ōkuwa is 270 km. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Tokyo to Ōkuwa.
There are 75+ hotels available in Ōkuwa.