How to Travel from

Nikko to Hiraizumi

by Rideshare, Route or Car

Japan Nikko Hiraizumi

Cheapest

By car (329 km)

4 h 3 min

329 km.

from $18

Other

Rideshare

4 h 3 min

329 km.

from $12.52

Train

4 h 12 min

280 km.

from $98.54

Train operators

Japan Railways Shinkansen

Phone:

050-2016-1603

Website:

jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/

Other from Utsunomiya to Ichinoseki

Ave. Duration:

1h 48m

Frequency:

Every 3 hours

Estimated price:

$59.71–$88.93

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)

Phone:

(050) 2016-1603

Website:

jreast.co.jp/multi/en/

Other from Nikko to Utsunomiya

Ave. Duration:

40 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$5.21–$6.99

What is the cheapest way to get from Nikkō to Hiraizumi?

The cheapest way to get from Nikkō to Hiraizumi is to drive which costs $36.96 - $54.35 and takes 4h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nikkō to Hiraizumi?

The fastest way to get from Nikkō to Hiraizumi is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs $36.96 - $54.35 .

Is there a direct train between Nikkō and Hiraizumi?

No, there is no direct train from Nikkō to Hiraizumi. However, there are services departing from Nikko and arriving at Hiraizumi via Utsunomiya and Ichinoseki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.

How far is it from Nikkō to Hiraizumi?

The distance between Nikkō and Hiraizumi is 345 km. The road distance is 352.4 km.

How do I travel from Nikkō to Hiraizumi without a car?

The best way to get from Nikkō to Hiraizumi without a car is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs $54.35 - $86.96 .

How long does it take to get from Nikkō to Hiraizumi?

It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Nikkō to Hiraizumi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nikkō to Hiraizumi train from?

Nikkō to Hiraizumi train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Nikko station.

Where does the Nikkō to Hiraizumi train arrive?

Nikkō to Hiraizumi train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Utsunomiya station.

Can I drive from Nikkō to Hiraizumi?

Yes, the driving distance between Nikkō to Hiraizumi is 352 km. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Nikkō to Hiraizumi.

Where can I stay near Hiraizumi?

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Chūson-ji

Chūson-ji (中尊寺) is a Buddhist temple in the town of Hiraizumi in southern Iwate Prefecture, Japan. It is the head temple of the Tendai sect in Tōhoku region of northern Honshu. The temple claims it was founded in 850 by Ennin, the third chief abbot of the sect. George Sansom states Chūson-jí was founded by Fujiwara no Kiyohira in 1095. Chūson-jí was designated as a Special Historic Site in 1979 and in June 2011 was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site as a part of the "Historic Monuments and Sites of Hiraizumi".

Geibikei

Geibikei (猊鼻渓) is a ravine on the Satetsu River in the city of Ichinoseki, Iwate Prefecture, Japan. It has been designated a National Place of Scenic Beauty and Natural Monument since 1923. In 1927 it was also selected as one of the 100 Landscapes of Japan.

Takkoku-no-Iwaya

Takkoku-no-Iwaya (達谷窟) is a Tendai sect Buddhist temple in Hiraizumi in southern Iwate Prefecture in the Tōhoku region of Japan. Its main image is a stone image of Bishamon-ten. Its formal name is the Takkoku no Iwaya Bishamon-do (達谷窟毘沙門堂). The grounds have been designated a National Historic Site since 2005

Three ways to Travel from Nikko to Hiraizumi

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