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Results from Hirosaki to Akita on Thursday, 26 March 2026
Rail passes available for your trip from Hirosaki to Akita
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PASS
5 days
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Th, 26/03
HIROSAKI Hirosaki |
Mo, 30/03
AKITA All Stations |
¥ 35,000
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Train routes from Hirosaki (Hirosaki) to Akita (Akita Station)
| Departure | Arrival | Price | ||||
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TSUGARU 42
2h 05m
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09:40
Th, 26/03
HIROSAKI Hirosaki |
11:45
Th, 26/03
AKITA Akita |
¥ 4,000
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How to get from Hirosaki to Akita
The easiest way to travel from Hirosaki to Akita is by train.
How far is Hirosaki from Akita?
The travel distance between Hirosaki and Akita is 145 km. The best option to travel from Hirosaki to Akita is taking a train.
How long does it take to get from Hirosaki to Akita?
It takes about 2 hours 10 minutes to get from Hirosaki to Akita by train.
What types of trains operate the route Hirosaki to Akita?
There is one railway company operating trains on the route Hirosaki to Akita.
JR East operates one type of service on Limited Express trains between Hirosaki and Akita.
- - The Limited Express Tsugaru runs between Aomori and Akita stopping at Hirosaki.
Limited Express trains carry Green Cars with business class seats and Ordinary Cars with standard class seats distributed in Reserved and Non-reserved. In total, the Limited Express trains offer three passenger classes: Reserved Seat (Green Car), Reserved Seat (Ordinary Car) and Non-reserved Seat.
Travellers with Reserved Seat tickets are required to take their numbered seat in the Green Cars or the Ordinary Cars.
Travellers with JR East Pass (5-day) and JR East Pass (10-day) can travel in Non-reserved Seat or receive the tickets for Reserved Seat (Ordinary Car) and Reserved Seat (Green Car) from the ticket vending machine before boarding.
For more information about travelling by train, please read our Train Guide in Japan.
Where do trains from Hirosaki to Akita depart?
Limited Express trains depart from Hirosaki Station located in Omotemachi, Hirosaki.
Passengers are requested to arrive at the station 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time to complete the boarding procedures or risk missing the train.
Where do trains from Hirosaki to Akita arrive?
Limited Express trains arrive at Akita Station located in Akita.
Where to travel next from Akita?
From Akita, you can return by train to Hirosaki on Limited Express, or go to Aomori and Niigata on Limited Express.