2h 46m, Direct
06:10
MoriokaMorioka Station
08:56
TokyoTokyo Station
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First train
06:10
Last train
20:50
Travel duration
2h 25m
Daily departures
39
Departure station
Morioka
Changes
direct
Arrival station
Tokyo
Ticket price
from $88
Fastest trip
2h 9m
Longest trip
3h 19m
Trains to Morioka
Inbound trains arrive in Morioka mainly at Morioka Station. JR East Hayabusa services from Tokyo Station reach Morioka in around 2h10m to 2h20m, while trains from Ueno take slightly less depending on the stop pattern. Tohoku Shinkansen services from Sendai arrive in about 40m, and trains from Shin-Aomori reach Morioka in around 50m. From Hachinohe, Shinkansen services arrive in about 30m. West of Morioka, Komachi services from Akita reach Morioka in roughly 1h35m, and trains from Kakunodate arrive in around 50m. Regional arrivals from Hanamaki and other Iwate stations also use Morioka Station.
Visiting Morioka
Morioka is a key rail hub in northern Honshu, positioned on the Tohoku Shinkansen between Sendai, Aomori, and the Tokyo corridor. The city has one principal long-distance train station, Morioka Station, served by JR East and IGR Iwate Galaxy Railway. Morioka is also the junction where Akita Shinkansen trains leave the Tohoku Shinkansen route toward Akita Prefecture.
Trains from Morioka include JR East Shinkansen services, regional JR East trains across Iwate Prefecture, and IGR Iwate Galaxy Railway services north of the city. Morioka Station handles high-speed trains, limited local and regional services, and transfers between Shinkansen and conventional rail routes. There is no direct airport rail station at Iwate Hanamaki Airport, so rail passengers normally use Morioka Station with onward road transfer.
Rail routes from Morioka run south toward Sendai, Fukushima, Utsunomiya, and Tokyo, north toward Hachinohe, Shin-Aomori, and Aomori, west toward Kakunodate and Akita, and east toward Miyako on the Sanriku side of Iwate. Book trains from and to Morioka online at Rail Monsters.
Popular routes from Morioka
From Morioka Station, JR East Tohoku Shinkansen services run south toward Sendai, Fukushima, Utsunomiya, Omiya, Ueno, and Tokyo. Northbound Shinkansen services continue toward Hachinohe, Shin-Aomori, and Aomori connections, making Morioka a major stop on the northern Tohoku rail axis.
Westbound Komachi services use the Akita Shinkansen route toward Kakunodate and Akita after leaving the Tohoku Shinkansen at Morioka. Regional JR East trains serve towns within Iwate, including routes toward Hanamaki and Miyako, while IGR Iwate Galaxy Railway operates conventional northbound services from Morioka toward the prefectural border and onward connection points.
Morioka
Morioka - The capital of Iwate Prefecture, known for its locally famous noodle dishes and proximity to Mt. Iwate. It serves as a major railway junction for the Tohoku and Akita Shinkansen lines.
Morioka Station
Station
2h 25m
Tokyo
Tokyo - Japan's vast capital city and primary international gateway. Tokyo Station is the central hub for all Shinkansen lines, located near the Imperial Palace and the Ginza district.
Tokyo Station
StationTrain Operators Serving Morioka
JR East operates the main rail services in Morioka, including Tohoku Shinkansen, Akita Shinkansen, and regional JR lines from Morioka Station. IGR Iwate Galaxy Railway operates conventional regional services north of Morioka toward the Iwate-Aomori border area. These services can be booked as individual train tickets through Rail Monsters, with options depending on route, seat availability, and train category.
Destinations from Morioka
Rail services from Morioka Station
Daytime bullet train services: JR East Tohoku Shinkansen trains from Morioka to Tokyo, Ueno, Omiya, Sendai, Hachinohe, and Shin-Aomori. Akita Shinkansen services: Komachi trains from Morioka toward Kakunodate, Omagari, and Akita. Regional JR services: local and rapid trains linking Morioka with Hanamaki, Miyako, and other Iwate destinations. Regional private railway services: IGR Iwate Galaxy Railway trains running north from Morioka toward Iwate and Aomori connection points. Airport access: no direct airport rail link serves Iwate Hanamaki Airport.
Travel from Morioka to Tokyo by Shinkansen and explore the historic Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa or the neon-lit streets of Shinjuku and Shibuya.
Morioka
Japan
2h 25m
Tokyo
Japan
Travel from Morioka to Hokuto by limited express train and visit the scenic Jūniko Lake or enjoy the beauty of the Shirakami-Sanchi UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Morioka
Japan
1h 57m
Hokuto
Japan
Travel from Morioka to Sendai by Shinkansen and visit the Sendai Castle Ruins or the famous Tanabata Matsuri held in August.
Morioka
Japan
47m
Sendai
Japan
Travel from Morioka to Akita by Limited Express Komachi and visit the Akita Museum of Art or explore the historic area of Kakunodate.
Frequency
14 times per day
Popular Trains
Morioka
Japan
1h 33m
Akita
Japan
Travel from Morioka to Ueno by Shinkansen and visit the historic Senso-ji Temple or enjoy shopping at Ameyoko Market.
Morioka
Japan
2h 20m
Ueno
Japan
Travel from Morioka to Hachinohe by train and visit the beautiful Kabushima Island, known for its seabird colony.
Morioka
Japan
31m
Hachinohe
Japan
Travel from Morioka to Shizukuishi by train and enjoy the scenic views of the Iwate countryside and visit the Shizukuishi Ski Resort.
Frequency
3 times per day
Popular Trains
Morioka
Japan
14m
Shizukuishi
Japan
Travel from Morioka to Saitama by Shinkansen and visit the Saitama Super Arena or stroll through the lush parks of Omiya.
Morioka
Japan
2h 0m
Saitama
Japan
Travel from Morioka to Aomori by train and visit the Aomori Museum of Art or explore the scenic views at the Kenjirou Waterfall.
Morioka
Japan
57m
Aomori
Japan
Travel from Morioka to Semboku by train and visit the picturesque Lake Tazawa or experience the cultural heritage at the Kakunodate Samurai District.
Frequency
27 times per day
Popular Trains
Morioka
Japan
41m
Semboku
Japan
Travel from Morioka to Ichinoseki by train and visit the scenic Geibikei Gorge or the ancient Chuson-ji Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Morioka
Japan
37m
Ichinoseki
Japan
Travel from Morioka to Daisen by train and visit the stunning Daisen-ji Temple or experience the beautiful Daisen-Oki National Park.
Frequency
14 times per day
Popular Trains
Morioka
Japan
59m
Daisen
Japan
Travel from Morioka to Koriyama by Shinkansen and visit the Koriyama Museum of Arts or enjoy the beautiful landscapes at Asaka Park.
Frequency
5 times per day
Popular Trains
Morioka
Japan
1h 56m
Koriyama
Japan
Travel from Morioka to Fukushima by train and visit the famous Aizuwakamatsu Castle or enjoy the natural beauty of the Ouchi-juku historical village.
Frequency
5 times per day
Popular Trains
Morioka
Japan
1h 39m
Fukushima
Japan
Travel from Morioka to Hanamaki by train and visit the Hanamaki Onsen Resort or explore the scenic landscapes of the Makuhari Park.
Morioka
Japan
10m
Hanamaki
Japan
Morioka Major Train Stations
Morioka's rail network centers on Morioka Station, the city's main long-distance and regional rail station. JR East operates Tohoku Shinkansen services here, including trains continuing north and south on the main high-speed line. Akita Shinkansen services also use Morioka Station before turning west onto the conventional line toward Akita Prefecture. JR East regional lines connect Morioka with inland and coastal parts of Iwate. IGR Iwate Galaxy Railway uses Morioka Station for northbound conventional rail services toward the Iwate-Aomori border. Because Morioka has one dominant rail terminal, most inter-station transfer planning is not needed for intercity rail passengers. Use the station cards below to view individual station details.
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