1h 19m, Direct
08:36
Nan'yoAkayu Station
09:55
ShinjoShinjo Station
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First train
08:36
Last train
19:09
Travel duration
1h 13m
Daily departures
5
Departure station
Nan'yo
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direct
Arrival station
Shinjo
Ticket price
from $20
Fastest trip
1h 10m
Longest trip
1h 19m
Trains to Nan'yo
Inbound trains to Nan'yo arrive mainly at Akayu Station. JR East Tsubasa services arrive from Tokyo Station in around 2h30m, with services from Ueno taking a similar time depending on the schedule. Trains from Fukushima reach Akayu in about 55m, while services from Yonezawa arrive in around 15m. From the north, trains from Yamagata reach Akayu in about 30m and services from Kaminoyama-Onsen arrive in around 12m. On the Yamagata Railway Flower Nagai Line, local trains from Nagai arrive at Akayu after serving communities across the Okitama area.
Visiting Nan'yo
Nan'yo sits in southern Yamagata Prefecture on the Yamagata Shinkansen corridor, giving the city direct rail access to the Tokyo area and major stops across inland Tohoku. The city has one main long-distance rail station, Akayu Station, and is served by JR East and Yamagata Railway. Akayu is the key train station for train tickets involving Nan'yo and the surrounding Okitama area.
JR East operates Yamagata Shinkansen Tsubasa services and conventional Ou Main Line trains through Akayu Station. Yamagata Railway operates the Flower Nagai Line from Akayu toward local communities in the western part of the Okitama region. There is no dedicated airport rail service in Nan'yo, so rail passengers usually connect through Yamagata or other regional transport points for airport access.
Rail routes from Nan'yo run south toward Yonezawa, Fukushima, Koriyama, and Tokyo, north toward Kaminoyama-Onsen, Yamagata, and Shinjo, and west on the Flower Nagai Line toward Miyauchi, Nagai, and Arato. Book trains from and to Nan'yo online at Rail Monsters.
Popular routes from Nan'yo
From Akayu Station, JR East services run south through Yonezawa toward Fukushima, Koriyama, Ueno, and Tokyo on the Yamagata Shinkansen and connected Tohoku Shinkansen corridor. Northbound JR East trains link Nan'yo with Kaminoyama-Onsen, Yamagata, Tendo, and Shinjo, giving the city rail access across the inland Yamagata axis.
Regional travel from Nan'yo also uses the Yamagata Railway Flower Nagai Line. These trains start at Akayu and run west through Miyauchi and Nagai toward Arato, serving local communities that are not on the JR East main line.
Train Operators Serving Nan'yo
JR East operates the main long-distance and regional rail services at Akayu Station, including Yamagata Shinkansen Tsubasa trains and Ou Main Line services through southern Yamagata Prefecture. Yamagata Railway operates the Flower Nagai Line from Akayu, linking Nan'yo with Miyauchi, Nagai, and local communities to the west. Rail Monsters books individual tickets for available Nan'yo services, with schedule and ticket options shown during search.
Destinations from Nan'yo
Rail services from Akayu Station
Mini-Shinkansen services: JR East Tsubasa trains from Akayu toward Fukushima, Koriyama, Ueno, and Tokyo, and north toward Yamagata and Shinjo. Regional JR services: Ou Main Line trains connect Nan'yo with nearby Yamagata Prefecture stations including Yonezawa, Kaminoyama-Onsen, and Yamagata. Local private railway services: Yamagata Railway Flower Nagai Line trains run from Akayu through Miyauchi and Nagai toward Arato. Airport services: Nan'yo has no dedicated airport rail link, so airport transfers require a rail-and-road connection through regional transport points.
Travel from Nan'yo to Shinjo by train and visit Shinjo Park, a popular site known for its cherry blossoms in spring.
Frequency
5 times per day
Popular Trains
Nan'yo
Japan
1h 13m
Shinjo
Japan
Travel from Nan'yō to Saitama by train and visit the Saitama Super Arena or enjoy the exhibits at the Railway Museum.
Frequency
13 times per day
Popular Trains
Nan'yo
Japan
1h 57m
Saitama
Japan
Travel from Nan'yō to Kaminoyama by train and visit the historical Kaminoyama Castle or relax in the natural hot springs at Kaminoyama Onsen.
Frequency
13 times per day
Popular Trains
Nan'yo
Japan
13m
Kaminoyama
Japan
Travel from Nan'yō to Takahata by train and visit the Takahata Community Center or enjoy the scenic beauty at Takahata Park.
Frequency
7 times per day
Popular Trains
Nan'yo
Japan
4m
Takahata
Japan
Travel from Nan'yō to Tokyo by Limited Express and enjoy attractions like the Tokyo Skytree or the historic Asakusa Temple.
Frequency
13 times per day
Popular Trains
Nan'yo
Japan
2h 22m
Tokyo
Japan
Travel from Nan'yō to Yonezawa by train and visit the Yonezawa Castle ruins or enjoy the local delicacy, Yonezawa beef.
Frequency
13 times per day
Popular Trains
Nan'yo
Japan
11m
Yonezawa
Japan
Travel from Nan'yō to Yamagata by train and visit the Yamagata Zao Onsen or enjoy the scenic views at Yamadera Temple.
Frequency
13 times per day
Popular Trains
Nan'yo
Japan
23m
Yamagata
Japan
Travel from Nan'yō to Koriyama by train and visit the stunning Jinguji Temple or enjoy a stroll around Asaka Park.
Frequency
13 times per day
Popular Trains
Nan'yo
Japan
1h 3m
Koriyama
Japan
Travel from Nan'yo to Ueno by train and visit the Tokyo National Museum or enjoy the sights at Ueno Park.
Frequency
13 times per day
Popular Trains
Nan'yo
Japan
2h 16m
Ueno
Japan
Travel from Nan'yo to Fukushima by train and visit the historic Tsuruga Castle or relax in the natural hot springs of Fukushima City.
Frequency
13 times per day
Popular Trains
Nan'yo
Japan
47m
Fukushima
Japan
Travel from Nan'yō to Utsunomiya by train and visit Utsunomiya Futaarayama Jinja or enjoy the local gyoza cuisine.
Frequency
13 times per day
Popular Trains
Nan'yo
Japan
1h 31m
Utsunomiya
Japan
Travel from Nan'yo to Tendo by train and visit the Tendo City Cherry Blossom Festival or relax at the Tendo Onsen.
Frequency
5 times per day
Popular Trains
Nan'yo
Japan
36m
Tendo
Japan
Travel from Nan'yo to Higashine by train and visit the scenic Yuza Onsen or explore the local shops at Higashine's shopping street.
Frequency
5 times per day
Popular Trains
Nan'yo
Japan
42m
Higashine
Japan
Travel from Nan'yo to Murayama by local trains and visit the historic Murayama Castle or enjoy the tranquility of the Scenic Murayama Park.
Frequency
5 times per day
Popular Trains
Nan'yo
Japan
47m
Murayama
Japan
Travel from Nan'yō to Oishida by local train and visit the picturesque Oishida Onsen or enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Oishida River.
Frequency
5 times per day
Popular Trains
Nan'yo
Japan
57m
Oishida
Japan
Nan'yo Major Train Stations
Nan'yo's main rail station is Akayu Station. It serves as the city stop for JR East Yamagata Shinkansen Tsubasa services, JR East Ou Main Line trains, and the Yamagata Railway Flower Nagai Line. JR East trains use Akayu for northbound and southbound travel through Yamagata Prefecture and toward the wider Tohoku and Tokyo corridors. Yamagata Railway trains use Akayu as the eastern end of the Flower Nagai Line, linking Nan'yo with local stations across the Okitama area. Miyauchi Station is a local Yamagata Railway stop within Nan'yo, mainly used for regional Flower Nagai Line trips. Use the station cards below to view individual station details.
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