How to Travel from

Yamagata to Iwate

by Rideshare, Route or Car

Japan Yamagata Iwate

Cheapest

By car (254 km)

3 h 14 min

254 km.

from $13

Other

Rideshare

3 h 14 min

254 km.

from $9.66

Bus, Train

1 h 55 min

173 km.

from $51.15

Train

2 h 20 min

174 km.

from $69.50

Bus

3 h 48 min

174 km.

from $41.85

Train operators

Japan Railways Shinkansen

Phone:

050-2016-1603

Website:

jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/

Train from Sendai to Morioka

Ave. Duration:

43 min

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$39.38–$58.44

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)

Phone:

(050) 2016-1603

Website:

jreast.co.jp/multi/en/

Train from Yamagata to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr)

Ave. Duration:

1h 24m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$7.62–$10.16

Bus operators

JR Bus Tōhoku

Website:

jrbustohoku.co.jp

Bus from Hirosedori Ichibancho to Morioka

Ave. Duration:

2h 24m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$25.46

Yamako Bus

Website:

yamakobus.co.jp

Bus from Yamagata Kencho-mae to Sendai

Ave. Duration:

59 min

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$6.35–$8.89

Bus from Yamagata Kencho-mae to Hirose

Ave. Duration:

54 min

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$6.35–$8.26

What is the cheapest way to get from Yamagata to Iwate (State)?

The cheapest way to get from Yamagata to Iwate (State) is to bus which costs $27.17 - $29.35 and takes 3h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Yamagata to Iwate (State)?

The fastest way to get from Yamagata to Iwate (State) is to bus and train which takes 1h 55m and costs $39.13 - $59.78 .

Is there a direct bus between Yamagata and Iwate (State)?

No, there is no direct bus from Yamagata to Iwate (State). However, there are services departing from Yamagata Kencho-mae and arriving at Morioka via Hirosedori Ichibancho. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Yamagata and Iwate (State)?

No, there is no direct train from Yamagata to Iwate (State). However, there are services departing from Yamagata and arriving at Morioka via Sendai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.

How far is it from Yamagata to Iwate (State)?

The distance between Yamagata and Iwate (State) is 228 km. The road distance is 230.4 km.

How do I travel from Yamagata to Iwate (State) without a car?

The best way to get from Yamagata to Iwate (State) without a car is to bus and train which takes 1h 55m and costs $39.13 - $59.78 .

How long does it take to get from Yamagata to Iwate (State)?

It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from Yamagata to Iwate (State), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Yamagata to Iwate (State) bus from?

Yamagata to Iwate (State) bus services, operated by Yamako Bus, depart from Yamagata Kencho-mae station.

Where do I catch the Yamagata to Iwate (State) train from?

Yamagata to Iwate (State) train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Yamagata station.

Train, bus or fly from Yamagata to Iwate (State)?

The best way to get from Yamagata to Iwate (State) is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs $40.22 - $59.78 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $27.17 - $29.35 and takes 3h 48m. There are no good options to fly between Yamagata to Iwate (State).

Where does the Yamagata to Iwate (State) bus arrive?

Yamagata to Iwate (State) bus services, operated by Yamako Bus, arrive at Hirose dori Ichiban-cho station.

Where does the Yamagata to Iwate (State) train arrive?

Yamagata to Iwate (State) train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) station.

Can I drive from Yamagata to Iwate (State)?

Yes, the driving distance between Yamagata to Iwate (State) is 230 km. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Yamagata to Iwate (State).

Where can I stay near Iwate (State)?

There are 52+ hotels available in Iwate (State). Prices start at $26.33 per night.

Morioka Castle

Morioka Castle (盛岡城, Morioka-jō) is a hirayama-style Japanese castle constructed in 1611. It was the seat of the Nanbu clan, a tozama daimyō clan who ruled over Morioka Domain, Mutsu Province in the Tōhoku region of northern Japan during the Edo period Tokugawa shogunate. The castle is located in what is now the center of the city of Morioka, Iwate Prefecture, Japan. It was also referred to as Kozukata Castle (不来方城, Kozukata-jō), but strictly speaking this name pertains to the predecessor of Morioka Castle on the same site.

Rock-Breaking Cherry Tree

The Rock-Breaking (or Rock-Splitting) Cherry Tree (石割桜, Ishiwarizakura) is an approximately 400-year-old cherry tree growing out of a crack in a granite boulder. It is located in front of the district courthouse in Morioka, the capital of Iwate Prefecture in the Tōhoku region of northern Japan.

Iwate Museum of Art

The Iwate Museum of Art (岩手県立美術館, Iwate Kenritsu Bijutsukan) is an art museum in Morioka, Japan. It was opened in 2001.

Iwate

Morioka is the capital city of Iwate Prefecture located in the Tōhoku region of northern Japan. On 1 August 2023, the city had an estimated population of 283,981 in 132,719 households, and a population density of 320 /km². The total area of the city is 886.47 sqkm.

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Five ways to Travel from Yamagata to Iwate

Transport providers

Train operators

Japan Railways Shinkansen

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)

Bus operators

JR Bus Tōhoku

Yamako Bus

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Yamagata to Iwate (State)?

What is the fastest way to get from Yamagata to Iwate (State)?

Is there a direct bus between Yamagata and Iwate (State)?

Is there a direct train between Yamagata and Iwate (State)?

How far is it from Yamagata to Iwate (State)?

How do I travel from Yamagata to Iwate (State) without a car?

How long does it take to get from Yamagata to Iwate (State)?

Where do I catch the Yamagata to Iwate (State) bus from?

Where do I catch the Yamagata to Iwate (State) train from?

Train, bus or fly from Yamagata to Iwate (State)?

Where does the Yamagata to Iwate (State) bus arrive?

Where does the Yamagata to Iwate (State) train arrive?

Can I drive from Yamagata to Iwate (State)?

Where can I stay near Iwate (State)?