How to Travel from

Tōhoku to Hokkaido

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

Japan Tōhoku Hokkaido

How to Get from Tōhoku to Hokkaido

Plane

1 h 4 min

Select a Ticket

Car

7 h 55 min

from $22

Rideshare

7 h 55 min

from $15.41

Cheapest

By car (405 km)

7 h 55 min

405 km.

from $22

Fastest

Other

Rideshare

7 h 55 min

405 km.

from $15.41

Train, Plane (Train to Aomori)

4 h 16 min

258 km.

from $120.17

Train

7 h 30 min

258 km.

from $162.28

Train, Bus

8 h 44 min

258 km.

from $129.67

Bus, Plane

2 h 37 min

258 km.

from $163.75

Train, Plane (Train)

5 h 10 min

258 km.

from $159.51

Train, bus via Aomori

9 h 42 min

258 km.

from $83.80

Airlines

Japan Airlines

Website:

jal.com/

Plane from Aomori to New

Ave. Duration:

48 min

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$69.87–$241.37

Plane from Misawa to Okadama

Ave. Duration:

55 min

Frequency:

Friday to Sunday

Estimated price:

$82.57–$165.15

Plane from Morioka Hanamaki Airport to New

Ave. Duration:

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$82.57–$203.26

All Nippon Airways

Website:

ana.co.jp/

Plane from Aomori to New

Ave. Duration:

55 min

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$114.33–$254.07

Train operators

Japan Railways Shinkansen

Phone:

050-2016-1603

Website:

jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/

Train from Hachinohe to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto

Ave. Duration:

1h 29m

Frequency:

Every 3 hours

Estimated price:

$48.27–$69.87

Train from Hachinohe to Morioka

Ave. Duration:

43 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$26.68–$41.92

Train from Shin-Aomori to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto

Ave. Duration:

57 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$35.57–$52.09

Japan Railways Limited Express

Phone:

(050) 2016-1603

Website:

jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/

Train from Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto to Sapporo

Ave. Duration:

3h 31m

Frequency:

Every 2 hours

Estimated price:

$57.17–$82.57

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)

Phone:

(050) 2016-1603

Website:

jreast.co.jp/multi/en/

Train from Kamikitacho to Hachinohe

Ave. Duration:

27 min

Frequency:

3 times a day

Estimated price:

$4.07–$5.59

Aoimori Railway

Phone:

017-752-0330

Website:

aoimorirailway.com/

Train from Kamikitacho to Aomori

Ave. Duration:

1h 5m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$10.80–$16.51

Train from Kamikitacho to Hachinohe

Ave. Duration:

30 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$5.46–$8.26

Iwate Galaxy Railway

Phone:

019-626-9151

Website:

igr.jp/

Train from Hachinohe to Morioka

Ave. Duration:

1h 47m

Frequency:

Every 3 hours

Bus operators

Hokkaido Chuo Bus

Phone:

011-231-0500

Website:

chuo-bus.co.jp/language/en.html

Bus from 新函館北斗駅前 to 札幌駅前

Ave. Duration:

5h 21m

Frequency:

3 times a day

Estimated price:

$25.41–$69.87

北海道バス

Website:

hokkaidoubus-newstar.jp

Bus from 新函館北斗駅前 to 札幌駅前

Ave. Duration:

4h 45m

Frequency:

Every 4 hours

Estimated price:

$36.28

Sapporo Subway

Website:

city.sapporo.jp/st/english/routemap.html

Bus from 栄町 to さっぽろ

Ave. Duration:

12 min

Frequency:

Every 10 minutes

Estimated price:

$2.67–$2.92

Other operators

Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry

Website:

tsugarukaikyo.co.jp

Other from Oma to Hakodate

Ave. Duration:

1h 30m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$12.70–$29.22

What is the cheapest way to get from Tōhoku to Hokkaido?

The cheapest way to get from Tōhoku to Hokkaido is to drive and car ferry which costs $48.91 - $81.52 and takes 6h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tōhoku to Hokkaido?

The fastest way to get from Tōhoku to Hokkaido is to fly and bus which takes 2h 37m and costs $108.70 - $206.52 .

Is there a direct train between Tōhoku and Hokkaido?

No, there is no direct train from Tōhoku to Hokkaido. However, there are services departing from Kamikitacho and arriving at Sapporo via Hachinohe and Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

How far is it from Tōhoku to Hokkaido?

The distance between Tōhoku and Hokkaido is 327 km.

How do I travel from Tōhoku to Hokkaido without a car?

The best way to get from Tōhoku to Hokkaido without a car is to train which takes 7h 30m and costs $92.39 - $141.30 .

How long does it take to get from Tōhoku to Hokkaido?

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Tōhoku to Hokkaido, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tōhoku to Hokkaido train from?

Tōhoku to Hokkaido train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Hachinohe station.

Where does the Tōhoku to Hokkaido train arrive?

Tōhoku to Hokkaido train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto station.

Where can I stay near Hokkaido?

There are 1221+ hotels available in Hokkaido. Prices start at $18.68 per night.

Odori Park

Odori Park (大通公園, Ōdōri Kōen) is a park located in the heart of Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan. Ōdōri (大通) means "large street" in Japanese. It stretches east to west through Nishi 1 chōme, Ōdōri to Nishi 12 chōme, Ōdōri ("Nishi" means west, and "chōme" is a block in Japanese), and divides the city into north and south sections. Odori Park spans about 1 km and covers 78,901 m². During the urban planning of Sapporo, it was originally designated as the main street but it eventually became a park. Throughout the year, many events and ceremonies such as the Sapporo Lilac Festival and the Sapporo Snow Festival are held in the park, and local landmarks including the Sapporo TV Tower and the Sapporo City Archive Museum are located within its boundaries.

Sapporo TV Tower

The Sapporo TV Tower (さっぽろテレビ塔, Sapporo Terebi-tō), built in 1957, is a 147 (483 ft) TV tower with an observation deck at a height of 90 metres. Located on the ground of Odori Park, in the northern city of Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan, the tower is open to tourists. Tourists can view Sapporo and Odori Park.

Sapporo Beer Museum

The Sapporo Beer Museum (サッポロビール博物館, Sapporo Bīru Hakubutsukan) is a museum located in the Sapporo Garden Park in Higashi-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaidō, Japan. Registered as one of the Hokkaidō Heritage sites in 2004, the museum is the only beer museum in Japan. The red-brick building was erected originally as a factory of the Sapporo Sugar Company in 1890, and later opened as a museum in July 1987. The building also houses the Sapporo Beer Garden in the south wing.

Hokkaido

Sapporo (Ainu: Satporopet) is a city in Japan. It is the largest city north of Tokyo and the largest city in Hokkaido, the northernmost main island of the country. It ranks as the fifth most populous city in Japan. It is the capital city of Hokkaido Prefecture and Ishikari Subprefecture. Sapporo lies in the southwest of Hokkaido, within the alluvial fan of the Toyohira River, which is a tributary stream of the Ishikari. It is considered the cultural, economic, and political center of Hokkaido.

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Transport providers

Airlines

Japan Airlines

All Nippon Airways

Train operators

Japan Railways Shinkansen

Japan Railways Limited Express

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)

Aoimori Railway

Iwate Galaxy Railway

Bus operators

Hokkaido Chuo Bus

北海道バス

Sapporo Subway

Other operators

Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Tōhoku to Hokkaido?

What is the fastest way to get from Tōhoku to Hokkaido?

Is there a direct train between Tōhoku and Hokkaido?

How far is it from Tōhoku to Hokkaido?

How do I travel from Tōhoku to Hokkaido without a car?

How long does it take to get from Tōhoku to Hokkaido?

Where do I catch the Tōhoku to Hokkaido train from?

Where does the Tōhoku to Hokkaido train arrive?

Where can I stay near Hokkaido?