There are 6 ways to get from Nikkō to Tazawako-eki by train, car, plane, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Nikko to Utsunomiyatrain
- Take the train from Utsunomiya to Moriokatrain
- Take the train from Morioka to Tazawakotrain
5h 52m¥6,827–9,292Drive 415.7 km
- Drive from Nikkō to Tazawako-ekicar 415.7 km
5h 58m¥7,154–10,333Train, fly to Akita Airport
- Take the train from Tōbu-nikkō to Kita-senjutrain
- Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Akita Airport (AXT)plane HND - AXT
- Take the train from Akita to Tazawakotrain
7h 50mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Nikko to Utsunomiyatrain
- Take the train from Utsunomiya to Sendaitrain
- Take the bus from Sendai to Moriokabus
- Take the train from Morioka to Tazawakotrain
6h 57m¥7,727–9,192Train via Sendai
- Take the train from Nikko to Utsunomiyatrain
- Take the train from Utsunomiya to Sendaitrain
- Take the train from Sendai to Akitatrain
- Take the train from Akita to Tazawakotrain
8h 10m¥9,377–12,792Train, fly to Odate–Noshiro Airport
- Take the train from Tōbu-nikkō to Kita-senjutrain
- 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 Tazawakotrain
8h 48m
Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Akita Airport (AXT) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nikkō to Tazawako-eki is to train which costs ¥6500 - ¥9500 and takes 5h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Nikkō to Tazawako-eki is to train which takes 5h 52m and costs ¥6500 - ¥9500.
No, there is no direct train from Nikkō to Tazawako-eki. However, there are services departing from Nikko and arriving at Tazawako via Utsunomiya and Morioka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
The distance between Nikkō and Tazawako-eki is 469 km. The road distance is 415.7 km.
The best way to get from Nikkō to Tazawako-eki without a car is to train which takes 5h 52m and costs ¥6500 - ¥9500.
It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Nikkō to Tazawako-eki, including transfers.
Nikkō to Tazawako-eki train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Nikko station.
Nikkō to Tazawako-eki train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Utsunomiya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nikkō to Tazawako-eki is 416 km. It takes approximately 5h 58m to drive from Nikkō to Tazawako-eki.
There are 51+ hotels available in Tazawako-eki.
What companies run services between Nikkō, Japan and Tazawako-eki, Japan?
You can take a train from Nikko to Tazawako via Utsunomiya and Morioka in around 5h 52m.
- Website
- ana.co.jp
Flights from Tokyo International Airport to Akita Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥55,000–130,000
Flights from Tokyo International Airport to Odate–Noshiro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥60,000–150,000
- Website
- jal.com
Flights from Tokyo International Airport to Akita Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥13,000–30,000
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Nikko to Utsunomiya
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥650–900
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Utsunomiya to Morioka
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥5,500–7,500
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Morioka to Tazawako
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥650–900
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Akita to Tazawako
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–1,800
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Nikko to Utsunomiya
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥650–900
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Utsunomiya to Sendai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥3,100–4,100
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Morioka to Tazawako
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥650–900
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Nikko to Utsunomiya
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥650–900
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Utsunomiya to Sendai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,100–4,100
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Sendai to Akita
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥4,300–6,000
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Akita to Tazawako
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–1,800
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Takanosu(Jr) to Akita
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–1,800
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Akita to Tazawako
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–1,800
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 050-5306-1102
- Website
- tobu.co.jp
Train from Tōbu-nikkō to Kita-senju
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- tobu.co.jp
Train from Tōbu-nikkō to Kita-senju
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- tobu.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570ｰ000448
- Website
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
Bus from Sendai to Morioka
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,300
- Schedules at
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
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