Akita Shinkansen
秋田新幹線Shinkansen3 h 53 min
The Akita Shinkansen brings Tazawako and Kakunodate within about three hours of Tokyo by Komachi. Akita itself lies another 99 minutes on from Morioka.
Services
| Service | Time | How often | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| KomachiJR East | 233 min | – | Komachi 3 left Tokyo at 07:32 on 16 October 2026 and reached Tazawako at 10:26, Kakunodate at 10:40 and Akita at 11:25. |
Fares
- Tokyo to Akita, reserved seat¥18,460 (2026), about CAD 166 or USD 117 (October 2026 rates)
Komachi 3 left Tokyo at 07:32 on 16 October 2026, called at Sendai and Morioka, and reached Tazawako at 10:26. Kakunodate came 14 minutes later and Akita at 11:25, 233 minutes after Tokyo.
Board bags and bike bags ride free and need no luggage booking. Each passenger can carry two items up to 30 kg with length, width and height adding to 250 cm or less, and skis or boards may run longer if they stand upright in their case.
Worth knowing
- Get off at Tazawako for the Tazawako ski area.
Quick answers about Akita Shinkansenよくある質問
How long does Akita Shinkansen take?
Komachi takes about 3 h 53 min.
How much is Akita Shinkansen?
Tokyo to Akita, reserved seat on Akita Shinkansen costs ¥18,460 (2026), about CAD 166 or USD 117 (October 2026 rates).
Do you need to book Akita Shinkansen ahead?
Akita Shinkansen: Seats go on sale one month ahead.
Can you take a bike on Akita Shinkansen?
Yes. Akita Shinkansen carries bikes in a bike bag (rinko bag).
Can you bring a ski or snowboard bag on Akita Shinkansen?
Yes. Akita Shinkansen carries ski and snowboard bags up to 250 cm, length, width and height added.
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