Results from Akita to Tokyo on Friday, 26 June 2026

There are two ways to travel from Akita to Tokyo: by plane and by train.

How far is Akita from Tokyo?

The travel distance between Akita and Tokyo is 625 km. There are two options to travel from Akita to Tokyo: taking a flight, or a train.

How long does it take to get from Akita to Tokyo?

It takes about 1 hour 15 minutes to get from Akita to Tokyo by plane, and about 3 hours 40 minutes to 4 hours by train.

What types of airlines operate the route Akita to Tokyo?

There are two domestic airlines flying the route Akita to Tokyo, two full-service carriers: Japan Airlines (JL) and All Nippon Airways (NH).

For more information about travelling by plane, please read our Flight Guide in Japan.

Where do flights from Akita to Tokyo depart?

Flights from Akita to Tokyo depart from Akita Airport (AXT).

Passengers are requested to arrive at the airport 2 hours before the scheduled departure time for check in. Check-in closes 50 minutes before departure time.

Where do flights from Akita to Tokyo arrive?

Flights from Akita to Tokyo arrive at Haneda Airport (HND).

What types of trains operate the route Akita to Tokyo?

There is one railway company operating trains on the route Akita to Tokyo.

JR East operates the Akita Shinkansen high-speed train between Akita and Tokyo.

There is one type of service on the Akita Shinkansen: Komachi is the fast service between Tokyo and Morioka, as well as the local service between Morioka and Akita.

The Akita Shinkansen trains carry Green Cars with Business class seats and Ordinary Cars with standard Reserved seats. In total, the Akita Shinkansen trains offer two passengers classes: Reserved Seat (Green Car) and Reserved Seat (Ordinary Car).

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 Akita to Tokyo depart?

Trains on the Akita Shinkansen line depart from Akita Station located in Akita.

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 Akita to Tokyo arrive?

Trains on the Akita Shinkansen line arrive at Tokyo Station located in Chiyoda, Tokyo and Ueno Station located in Taito, Tokyo.

Where to travel next from Tokyo?

From Tokyo, you can go by train to Nagoya, Kyoto and Osaka on the Tokaido Shinkansen, or Kanazawa and Nagano on the Hokuriku Shinkansen, or Aomori and Hokuto on the Tohoku Shinkansen, or Nikko, Mount Fuji and Matsumoto on Limited Express, or fly to Sapporo, Kobe, Hiroshima, Fukuoka and Naha in Okinawa.