*The information shown on this page is current as at February 2020.
Public transportation from Tokyo to Urabandai, takes at least two and half hours.
We recommend hiring a car as it’s the most convenient form of transport for Urabandai, however, it is also accessible by bullet train or highway bus.
From Narita Airport (Tokyo)
From Haneda Airport (Tokyo)
From Tokyo Station
From Sendai Airport
From Fukushima Airport
■From Narita Airport (Tokyo)
1. Take the “Airport Limousine Bus” from Narita Airport to Tokyo Station.
Fare: approximately 2800 – 3200 yen
Time required: 1 hour
Payment options: Credit card, transportation (e.g. Suica) IC card, cash
Online purchase available: Yes
▼The link to book and purchase is below.
Airport Limousine Bus
2. From Tokyo Station to Koriyama Station by bullet train.
Please buy your train ticket for Tokyo Station to Inawashiro Station, which is the final stop. The reserved seat ticket portion of the fee is valid for Tokyo to Koriyama only.
Fare: Starting at 9110 yen (including local train ticket to Inawashiro)
Time required: 2 hours 10 minutes to 2 and half hours
Payment options: Credit card or cash
Online purchase available: Yes
▼The link to book and purchase a Rail pass is below.
JR East Railway
3. From Koriyama Station to Inawashiro Station by Ban-etsu West Line (local train).
At Koriyama Station, transfer to the platform for the Ban-etsu West Line bound for Inawashiro.
Fare: Included in your initial train ticket purchase.
Time required: approximately 40 minutes
4. From Inawashiro Station, take the Bandai Toto Bus bound for Urabandai Kogen-eki or Onogawako iriguchi. Disembark at the Goshikinuma Iriguchi bus stop.
Fare: 790 yen for Goshikinuma Iriguchi
910 yen for Urabandai Kogen-eki
Time required: 50 minutes
Payment options: cash only
Online purchase available: No
■From Haneda Airport (Tokyo)
A. By bullet train（Shinkansen）
This is the fastest way to get to Urabandai. There are several trains and buses per day. Please check transfer times in advance.
1. Take the “Airport Limousine Bus” from Haneda Airport to Tokyo Station.
Fare: approximately 950 – 1900 yen
Time required: 1 hour
Payment options: Credit card, transportation (e.g. Suica) IC card, cash
Online purchase available: Yes
▼The link to book and purchase is below.
Airport Limousine Bus
2. From Tokyo Station to Koriyama Station by bullet train.
Please buy your train ticket for Tokyo Station to Inawashiro Station, which is the final stop. The reserved seat ticket portion of the fee is valid for Tokyo to Koriyama only.
Fare: Starting at 9110 yen (including local train ticket to Inawashiro)
Time required: 2 hours 10 minutes to 2 and half hours
Payment options: Credit card or cash
Online purchase available: Yes
▼The link to book and purchase a Rail pass is below.
JR East Railway
3. From Koriyama Station to Inawashiro Station by Ban-etsu West Line (local train).
At Koriyama Station, transfer to the platform for the Ban-etsu West Line bound for Inawashiro.
Fare: Included in your initial train ticket purchase.
Time required: approximately 40 minutes
4. From Inawashiro Station, take the Bandai Toto Bus bound for Urabandai Kogen-eki or Onogawako iriguchi. Disembark at the Goshikinuma Iriguchi bus stop.
Fare: 790 yen for Goshikinuma Iriguchi
910 yen for Urabandai Kogen-eki
Time required: 50 minutes
Payment options: cash only
Online purchase available: No
Arrive in Urabandai.
B. By highway bus
Though the highway bus takes longer than the train, no transfers are necessary. There is only one highway bus per day.
1. Take the highway bus from Haneda Airport to Urabandai Kogen-eki bus stop.
Fare: 5600 yen
Time required: 6 hours
Online purchase available: Yes. Reservation is required. Tickets are only available online.
▼The link to book and purchase is below.
Please check the Urabandai Haneda Liner.
Japan Bus Online
■From Tokyo Station
A. By bullet train（Shinkansen）
This is the fastest way to get to Urabandai. There are several trains and buses per day. Please check transfer times in advance.
1. From Tokyo Station to Koriyama Station by bullet train.
Please buy your train ticket for Tokyo Station to Inawashiro Station, which is the final stop. The reserved seat ticket portion of the fee is valid for Tokyo to Koriyama only.
Fare: Starting at 9110 yen (including local train ticket to Inawashiro)
Time required: 2 hours 10 minutes to 2 and half hours
Payment options: Credit card or cash
Online purchase available: Yes
▼The link to book and purchase a Rail pass is below.
JR East Railway
2. From Koriyama Station to Inawashiro Station by Ban-etsu West Line (local train).
At Koriyama Station, transfer to the platform for the Ban-etsu West Line bound for Inawashiro.
Fare: Included in your initial train ticket purchase.
Time required: approximately 40 minutes
3. From Inawashiro Station, take the Bandai Toto Bus bound for Urabandai Kogen-eki or Onogawako iriguchi. Disembark at the Goshikinuma Iriguchi bus stop.
Fare: 790 yen for Goshikinuma Iriguchi
910 yen for Urabandai Kogen-eki
Time required: 50 minutes
Payment options: cash only
Online purchase available: No
Arrive in Urabandai.
B. By highway bus
Though the highway bus takes longer than the train, no transfers are necessary. There is only one highway bus per day.
1. Take the highway bus from Tokyo Station to Urabandai Kogen-eki bus stop.
Fare: 5100 yen
Time required: 5 hours
Online purchase available: Yes. Reservation is required. Tickets are only available online.
▼The link to book and purchase is below.
Please check the Urabandai Haneda Liner.
Japan Bus Online
■From Sendai Airport
1. Take the Airport Limousine Bus to Sendai Station.
Fare: 660 yen for adults, 330 yen for children
Time required: 40 minutes
Go to bus stop number 2 at Sendai Airport.
Payment options: Cash, PayPay, LINE Pay
Online purchase available: No
*Reservation is not required. Please buy your ticket on board the bus.
▼Link for the timetable
Sendai International Airport
2. From Sendai Station to Koriyama Station by bullet train.
Please buy your train ticket for Sendai Station to Inawashiro Station, which is the final stop. The reserved seat ticket portion of the fee is valid for Sendai to Koriyama only.
Fare: Starting at 6050 yen (including local train ticket to Inawashiro)
Time required: 35 to 45 minutes
Payment options: Credit card or cash
Online purchase available: Yes
▼The link to book and purchase a Rail pass is below.
JR East Railway
3. From Koriyama Station to Inawashiro Station by Ban-etsu West Line (local train).
At Koriyama Station, transfer to the platform for the Ban-etsu West Line bound for Inawashiro.
Fare: Included in your initial train ticket purchase.
Time required: approximately 40 minutes
4. From Inawashiro Station, take the Bandai Toto Bus bound for Urabandai Kogen-eki or Onogawako iriguchi. Disembark at the Goshikinuma Iriguchi bus stop.
Fare: 790 yen for Goshikinuma Iriguchi
910 yen for Urabandai Kogen-eki
Time required: 50 minutes
Payment options: cash only
Online purchase available: No
■From Fukushima Airport
1. By Airport Limousine Bus from Fukushima Airport to Koriyama Station.
Fare: 1120 yen
Time required: 40 minutes
Go to bus stop number 2 at Fukushima Airport.
Payment options: Cash only
Online purchase available: No
*Reservation is not necessary. Please buy your ticket when you get on board the bus. Tickets are also available from vending machines which are located in the Domestic Arrival Hall of the airport.
▼Link for the timetable
Fukushima Airport
2. From Koriyama Station to Inawashiro Station by Ban-etsu West Line (local train).
At Koriyama Station, transfer to the platform for the Ban-etsu West Line bound for Inawashiro.
Fare: 680 yen
Time required: approximately 40 minutes
3. From Inawashiro Station, take the Bandai Toto Bus bound for Urabandai Kogen-eki or Onogawako iriguchi. Disembark at the Goshikinuma Iriguchi bus stop.
Fare: 790 yen for Goshikinuma Iriguchi
910 yen for Urabandai Kogen-eki
Time required: 50 minutes
Payment options: cash only
Online purchase available: No
Arrive in Urabandai.