Tohoku plan
Tohoku 6 Days Shinkansen and Onsen
A Tokyo-to-Tohoku plan that checks JR East Pass value for Sendai, Morioka, Aomori, Akita, and onsen stops.
Quick recommendation
Estimated single-ticket cost is ¥42,000. Start by comparing JR East Pass (Tohoku area), then use IC cards for uncovered local rides.
Suggested daily route
- Day 1: Tokyo to Sendai
- Day 2: Matsushima or Yamadera
- Day 3: Morioka or Kakunodate
- Day 4: Aomori or Hirosaki
- Day 5: Akita or onsen route
- Day 6: Return to Tokyo
Estimated transport cost
¥42,000
Recommended pass
JR East Pass (Tohoku area)
When not to buy a pass
Skip a pass when your route is city-only, when private railway coverage is better, or when your expensive rides fall outside the pass validity window.
Airport arrival route
Plan airport transfer separately first. Then check if a pass should begin on arrival day or later, after the transport-heavy portion starts.
Common first-time visitor mistakes
- Activating a long-distance pass for low-value local travel days.
- Assuming airport transfer tickets and city passes are the same purchase.
- Ignoring luggage and station walking time in the route plan.
Use Pass Finder
Adjust cities, travel days, Shinkansen use, and airport plan to check this itinerary.
เปิดตัวค้นหาพาสFAQ
Should I use a Tohoku pass for one city?
Usually no. It becomes stronger when you stack two or more long Shinkansen or limited express days.