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OshuMizusawaesashi Station
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First train
06:38
Last train
19:12
Travel duration
2h 34m
Daily departures
8
Departure station
Oshu
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direct
Arrival station
Tokyo
Ticket price
from $80
Fastest trip
2h 14m
Longest trip
2h 48m
Trains to Oshu
Inbound Shinkansen services reach Oshu at Mizusawa-Esashi Station, while conventional JR East trains arrive at Mizusawa Station. Trains from Tokyo arrive at Mizusawa-Esashi in around 2h20m to 2h50m, depending on the Yamabiko stopping pattern. Services from Sendai reach Oshu in about 50m, and trains from Morioka arrive in around 25m. Nearby Shinkansen services from Ichinoseki and Kitakami take roughly 8m to Mizusawa-Esashi. On the Tohoku Main Line, regional trains from Ichinoseki arrive at Mizusawa in about 25m, while services from Kitakami take around 20m.
Visiting Oshu
Oshu sits in southern Iwate Prefecture on the main north-south rail axis of Japan's Tohoku region. The city is served by two key JR East stations: Mizusawa-Esashi for Tohoku Shinkansen services and Mizusawa for conventional Tohoku Main Line trains. This gives Oshu both intercity access on the Shinkansen and regional links across Iwate and neighboring prefectures.
Trains from Oshu include JR East Yamabiko Shinkansen services at Mizusawa-Esashi, plus local and regional trains on the Tohoku Main Line at Mizusawa. The Shinkansen station handles reserved-seat intercity travel toward the Tokyo corridor and northern Tohoku, while Mizusawa Station supports shorter rail trips for passengers moving through the Kitakami Basin.
Rail routes from Oshu run south toward Ichinoseki, Sendai, and Tokyo, north toward Kitakami, Morioka, and Shin-Aomori, and across the wider JR East network through transfers at major Tohoku stations. Book trains from and to Oshu online at Rail Monsters.
Popular routes from Oshu
From Mizusawa-Esashi, JR East Tohoku Shinkansen services run south toward Ichinoseki, Sendai, and the Tokyo corridor. Northbound Shinkansen services link Oshu with Kitakami, Morioka, and onward connections across northern Tohoku. These routes are the main choice for intercity travel from the city.
From Mizusawa Station, Tohoku Main Line trains provide regional access through southern Iwate and nearby junction cities. Passengers use this conventional line for shorter trips toward Ichinoseki and Kitakami, or to connect with other JR East lines serving inland Iwate and the wider Tohoku region.
Train Operators Serving Oshu
JR East operates the main passenger rail services in Oshu. The company runs Tohoku Shinkansen services at Mizusawa-Esashi Station for intercity travel on the north-south high-speed corridor. JR East also operates Tohoku Main Line local and regional trains at Mizusawa Station, supporting shorter trips within southern Iwate and nearby junction cities. Rail Monsters books individual tickets for JR East services serving Oshu.
Destinations from Oshu
JR East services from Oshu stations
High-speed services: Tohoku Shinkansen from Mizusawa-Esashi toward Tokyo, Sendai, Morioka, and northern Tohoku. Regional services: Tohoku Main Line trains from Mizusawa toward Ichinoseki, Kitakami, and local stations in the Kitakami Basin. Interchange services: transfers at Ichinoseki, Kitakami, Morioka, and Sendai open access to other JR East routes across Tohoku. Airport access by rail transfer: passengers can route via Sendai Station for the Sendai Airport rail connection, with no dedicated airport train departing from Oshu.
Travel from Oshu to Tokyo by Shinkansen and visit the historic Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa or enjoy the views from the Tokyo Skytree.
Oshu
Japan
2h 34m
Tokyo
Japan
Travel from Oshu to Hachinohe by local train and visit the Hachinohe Yatai Matsuri or enjoy the scenic views at Hashikamidate.
Frequency
1 times per day
Popular Trains
Oshu
Japan
1h 12m
Hachinohe
Japan
Travel from Oshu to Hokuto by train and visit the iconic Hokkaido Shinkansen Museum or explore the breathtaking landscapes of the Daisetsuzan National Park.
Frequency
1 times per day
Popular Trains
Oshu
Japan
2h 38m
Hokuto
Japan
Travel from Oshu to Koriyama by Limited Express and visit the Koriyama City Museum of Art or the beautiful Asaka Shrine.
Frequency
5 times per day
Popular Trains
Oshu
Japan
1h 25m
Koriyama
Japan
Travel from Oshu to Hanamaki by train and visit the historic Iwate Prefectural Museum or relax at the Hanamaki Onsen.
Oshu
Japan
16m
Hanamaki
Japan
Travel from Oshu to Sendai by train and visit the historic Sendai Castle or enjoy local delicacies at the famous Ichibancho Shopping Street.
Oshu
Japan
43m
Sendai
Japan
Travel from Oshu to Morioka by train and visit the Iwate Prefectural Museum of Art or enjoy a stroll in the beautiful Morioka Castle Park.
Oshu
Japan
29m
Morioka
Japan
Travel from Oshu to Semboku by train and visit the stunning Tamagawa Onsen, or enjoy the scenic views along the Shirakami-Sanchi World Heritage area.
Frequency
2 times per day
Popular Trains
Oshu
Japan
1h 16m
Semboku
Japan
Travel from Oshu to Iwate by train and visit the stunning Iwate Prefectural Museum of Art or enjoy the scenic views at Lake Tazawa.
Frequency
1 times per day
Popular Trains
Oshu
Japan
48m
Iwate
Japan
Travel from Oshu to Akita by train and visit the Akita Museum of Art or walk through the beautiful Akita Ken Densetsu Park.
Frequency
1 times per day
Popular Trains
Oshu
Japan
2h 10m
Akita
Japan
Travel from Oshu to Kitakami by train and visit the historic Kitakami Tenshochi Park or the scenic Motsuji Temple.
Oshu
Japan
7m
Kitakami
Japan
Travel from Oshu to Osaki by train and visit the Osaki Hachimangu Shrine with its beautiful architecture and historical significance.
Oshu
Japan
28m
Osaki
Japan
Travel from Oshu to Kurihara by train and visit the historical Kurihara City Museum or hike the scenic trails at Kinkazan.
Oshu
Japan
19m
Kurihara
Japan
Travel from Oshu to Ichinoseki by train and visit the famous Chuson-ji Temple or enjoy the scenic views at Genbikei Gorge.
Oshu
Japan
9m
Ichinoseki
Japan
Travel from Oshu to Ueno by train and visit the historic Ueno Park or experience the culture at the Tokyo National Museum.
Oshu
Japan
2h 28m
Ueno
Japan
Oshu Major Train Stations
Oshu has two main JR East stations for passenger rail. Mizusawa-Esashi Station is the city's Shinkansen stop, used by Tohoku Shinkansen services running on the north-south high-speed corridor through Iwate. Mizusawa Station is on the Tohoku Main Line and serves local and regional trains for movements within southern Iwate and toward nearby interchange points. The two stations are separate, so passengers transferring between Shinkansen and conventional trains should allow time for a local road transfer. Smaller local stops in the city serve neighborhood travel on the conventional network. Use the station cards below to view individual station details.
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