Tohoku Shinkansen
東北新幹線Shinkansen1 h 16 min
The Tohoku Shinkansen takes skiers north from Tokyo to Morioka for APPI and on to Shin-Aomori for Hakkoda. Pick the Hayabusa that skips the most stops, since the gap between the fastest and slowest Hayabusa to Shin-Aomori ran to 22 minutes in our October 2026 checks.
Services
| Service | Time | How often | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| HayabusaJR East | 130 min | – | Hayabusa 5 left Tokyo at 08:18 on 16 October 2026, stopped at Omiya, Sendai and Morioka, and reached Morioka in 130 minutes and Shin-Aomori in 178. |
| YamabikoJR East | 76 min | – | Yamabiko 125 reached Koriyama in 76 minutes on 16 October 2026. |
Fares
- Tokyo to Koriyama, reserved seat¥8,450 (2026), about CAD 76 or USD 53 (October 2026 rates)
- Tokyo to Morioka, reserved seat¥15,450 (2026), about CAD 139 or USD 98 (October 2026 rates)
- Tokyo to Shin-Aomori, reserved seat¥18,110 (2026), about CAD 163 or USD 114 (October 2026 rates)
The 08:18 Hayabusa 5 called only at Omiya, Sendai and Morioka on 16 October 2026 and reached Shin-Aomori in 178 minutes. Hayabusa 3 left 46 minutes earlier with more stops and got in 24 minutes ahead of it. Morioka took 130 minutes on the faster train.
For NEKOMA Mountain and Alts Bandai, the line's first big stop is Koriyama. Yamabiko trains covered Tokyo to Koriyama in 76 to 78 minutes on the October samples.
Board bags and bike bags ride free and nobody books a luggage seat on JR East's lines. 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 a case.
Worth knowing
- Compare the stop lists when you book Shin-Aomori, since the Hayabusa that stops at Hachinohe and Ninohe adds around 20 minutes.
Quick answers about Tohoku Shinkansenよくある質問
How long is the Shinkansen from Tokyo to Morioka?
The fastest Hayabusa took 130 minutes in the 2026 timetable, and a reserved seat cost ¥15,450 on a regular-season day.
How much is Tohoku Shinkansen?
Tokyo to Koriyama, reserved seat on Tohoku Shinkansen costs ¥8,450 (2026), about CAD 76 or USD 53 (October 2026 rates).
Do you need to book Tohoku Shinkansen ahead?
Tohoku Shinkansen: Seats go on sale one month ahead.
Can you take a bike on Tohoku Shinkansen?
Yes. Tohoku Shinkansen carries bikes in a bike bag (rinko bag).
Can you bring a ski or snowboard bag on Tohoku Shinkansen?
Yes. Tohoku Shinkansen carries ski and snowboard bags up to 250 cm, length, width and height added.
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