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SembokuTazawako Station
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First train
08:32
Last train
22:28
Travel duration
52m
Daily departures
27
Departure station
Semboku
Changes
direct
Arrival station
Akita
Ticket price
from $18
Fastest trip
43m
Longest trip
1h 20m
Trains to Semboku
Inbound trains to Semboku arrive mainly at Kakunodate Station and Tazawako Station. JR East Komachi services from Tokyo Station reach Kakunodate in around 3h10m and Tazawako in about 2h55m. Trains from Sendai arrive in Kakunodate in roughly 1h55m to 2h15m, depending on the service. From Morioka, trains reach Tazawako in around 35m and Kakunodate in about 50m. Westbound services from Akita arrive at Kakunodate in around 45m, while trains from Omagari usually take about 20m to reach Kakunodate.
Visiting Semboku
Semboku sits on the JR East rail corridor between Morioka and Akita, giving the city an important role in inland Akita Prefecture. The city has several passenger stations, with Kakunodate Station and Tazawako Station handling the main intercity traffic. The Akita Shinkansen uses the same corridor, so train tickets for Semboku can include both Shinkansen and regional rail options.
Trains from Semboku include Akita Shinkansen Komachi services, local and regional JR East trains on the Tazawako Line, and connections toward the Ou Main Line at Omagari. Kakunodate Station is the main train station for central Semboku, while Tazawako Station serves the eastern part of the city on the Morioka side of the line.
Rail routes from Semboku run east toward Morioka and the Tohoku Shinkansen, west toward Omagari and Akita, and south through regional connections toward Yokote. Long-distance travelers commonly use Kakunodate or Tazawako for Tokyo, Sendai, Morioka, Akita, and Omagari. Book trains from and to Semboku online at Rail Monsters.
Popular routes from Semboku
From Kakunodate and Tazawako, JR East Akita Shinkansen Komachi services run east toward Morioka, where trains join the Tohoku Shinkansen corridor for Sendai, Omiya, Ueno, and Tokyo. This makes Semboku part of the main rail link between inland Akita Prefecture and Japan's capital region.
Westbound rail services from Semboku run toward Omagari and Akita on the JR East corridor, with regional connections across southern Akita Prefecture. Kakunodate also connects with the Akita Nairiku Line for local travel north through inland Akita communities, while Tazawako focuses on the Morioka side of the Semboku rail network.
Semboku
Semboku - A city in Akita Prefecture famous for the samurai district of Kakunodate and the deep blue waters of Lake Tazawa.
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Akita
Akita - The prefectural capital known for the Kanto Festival and access to the Oga Peninsula coastal landscapes.
Akita Station
StationTrain Operators Serving Semboku
JR East is the main operator serving Semboku. It operates Akita Shinkansen Komachi services from Kakunodate and Tazawako, plus regional trains on the Tazawako Line toward Morioka, Omagari, and Akita. Akita Nairiku Jukan Railway operates the Akita Nairiku Line from Kakunodate for local inland travel north of Semboku. Rail Monsters books individual tickets for these operators where available with advance booking for Semboku services.
Destinations from Semboku
Service types from Semboku rail stations
Shinkansen services: JR East Akita Shinkansen Komachi from Kakunodate and Tazawako toward Morioka, Sendai, Omiya, Ueno, Tokyo, Omagari, and Akita. Regional JR East services: Tazawako Line trains linking Semboku with Morioka, Omagari, and intermediate stations. Local inland services: Akita Nairiku Line trains from Kakunodate toward communities in northern inland Akita. Airport connections: no direct airport train serves Semboku, so passengers transfer by rail through Akita, Morioka, or Tokyo for onward airport access.
Travel from Semboku to Akita by Komachi Shinkansen and visit the Akita Museum of Art or explore the historic Kubota Castle ruins in Senshu Park.
Frequency
27 times per day
Popular Trains
Semboku
Japan
52m
Akita
Japan
Travel from Semboku to Tokyo by Shinkansen to explore the historic samurai district of Kakunodate before visiting the Tokyo Skytree or Shibuya.
Frequency
25 times per day
Popular Trains
Semboku
Japan
3h 1m
Tokyo
Japan
Travel from Semboku to Hanamaki by Shinkansen to explore the historic Kakunodate samurai district or visit the Miyazawa Kenji Memorial Museum.
Frequency
2 times per day
Popular Trains
Semboku
Japan
55m
Hanamaki
Japan
Travel from Semboku to Daisen by Akita Shinkansen and visit the historic samurai district in Kakunodate or attend the Omagari national fireworks.
Frequency
27 times per day
Popular Trains
Semboku
Japan
17m
Daisen
Japan
Travel from Semboku to Morioka by train and experience the stunning landscapes of Iwate Prefecture or visit the historic Morioka Castle.
Frequency
27 times per day
Popular Trains
Semboku
Japan
44m
Morioka
Japan
Travel from Semboku to Sendai by train and visit the historic Sendai Castle or enjoy the local delicacy of gyutan at the Sendai Station area.
Frequency
27 times per day
Popular Trains
Semboku
Japan
1h 27m
Sendai
Japan
Travel from Semboku to Shizukuishi by train and visit the historical Shizukuishi Castle or enjoy the scenic views at Lake Shizukuishi.
Frequency
8 times per day
Popular Trains
Semboku
Japan
28m
Shizukuishi
Japan
Travel from Semboku to Ueno by train and visit Ueno Park or explore the diverse collections at the Tokyo National Museum.
Frequency
25 times per day
Popular Trains
Semboku
Japan
2h 55m
Ueno
Japan
Travel from Semboku to Saitama by train and discover the Saitama Prefectural Museum of History and Folklore or the beautiful Omiya Park.
Frequency
25 times per day
Popular Trains
Semboku
Japan
2h 35m
Saitama
Japan
Travel from Semboku to Ichinoseki by train and visit the historic Ichinoseki Temple or enjoy the scenery at the Genbikei Gorge.
Frequency
2 times per day
Popular Trains
Semboku
Japan
1h 20m
Ichinoseki
Japan
Travel from Semboku to Osaki by train and visit the scenic Omosudaki Falls or enjoy local cuisine at the Osaki Sakana-machi market.
Frequency
2 times per day
Popular Trains
Semboku
Japan
1h 39m
Osaki
Japan
Travel from Semboku to Kitakami by train and visit the historic Kitakami Tenshochi Park or the famous Geibikei Gorge.
Frequency
2 times per day
Popular Trains
Semboku
Japan
1h 3m
Kitakami
Japan
Travel from Semboku to Kurihara by train and visit the Kurihara City Museum of History or enjoy the natural scenery at Kappa Park.
Frequency
2 times per day
Popular Trains
Semboku
Japan
1h 30m
Kurihara
Japan
Travel from Semboku to Oshu by regional and limited express trains and visit the samurai district in Kakunodate or the historical sites around Hiraizumi
Frequency
2 times per day
Popular Trains
Semboku
Japan
1h 11m
Oshu
Japan
Semboku Major Train Stations
Semboku has two principal rail stations for intercity travel. Kakunodate Station is the main stop for central Semboku and is served by JR East Akita Shinkansen Komachi services, Tazawako Line trains, and the Akita Nairiku Line for local northbound travel. Tazawako Station is the main rail access point for the eastern side of Semboku and is also served by Komachi and JR East regional trains on the Morioka-Akita corridor. Jindai Station and other smaller stops handle local JR East traffic within the city. Transfers between Kakunodate and Tazawako use the same JR East corridor. Use the station cards below to view individual station details.
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