ACCESS
to Ofunato-City
Picture of the Sanriku Tetsudo - Rais Line
**Kindly note that bus-type may vary**
As long as you stay on the main road, the path will not be this narrow!!
BY TRAIN
Nearby Major Stations with Shinkansen
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Morioka, Iwate
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Sendai, Miyagi
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Shin-Hanamaki, Iwate
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Ichinoseki, Iwate
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Kitakami, Iwate
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Mizusawa-Esashi, Iwate
(Highly advise using google maps or yahoo.jp train schedule apps for complete travel route.)
TRAVEL NOTES (1)
- Sanriku Tetsudo-Rias Line is a one/two car train that gently rides the eastern coast side of Iwate. A great way to enjoy the scenery and landscape of the surrounding area, but alternatives to travel faster may be available.
- Ofunato Line will change to a BRT ("Bus-Rapid-Transit") at Kesennuma station in Miyagi. This is still the Ofunato Line.
BY BUS
From Ikebukuro, Tokyo
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Kesen Liner (Night Bus, 8hrs)
From Sendai, Miyagi
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Ofunato-Sendai Line (3 per day, 4hrs)
From Morioka, Iwate
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Ofunato-Morioka Line (4 per day, 3hrs)
From Ichinoseki, Iwate
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Ichinoseki-Ofunato Line (3 per day, 2:30hrs)
**Name of Line (details, travel time)
TRAVEL NOTES (2)
Due to limited number of buses, be sure to take caution of the time when you arrive. Depending on the time, stores and such may be closed...
BY CAR
From **Morioka IC **toll path and non-toll path available
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Go to Miyamori IC (approx. 1 hr)
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Take Route 107 to Ofunato (approx. 1 hr)
From Ichinoseki IC
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Take Route 19 to Daitou (35min)
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Take Route 343 to Rikuzentakata (45min)
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Take Route 45 to Ofunato (30min)
(Advise using google maps or other navigation apps for complete travel route.)
TRAVEL NOTES (3)
Did you know that the Michi-no-Eki (Roadside Station in Japan) are one of the best places to go if you want a quick stop to experience the specialties in that specific area?