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Tokyo National Museum
Japan’s oldest national museum showcases samurai armor, screens, ceramics, and archaeology. It is essential for understanding Japanese art and history.

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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Shinshiro to Tokyo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €26, and a flight costs an average of €104.
Distance: 138 miles (223 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|
€31 Average price Cheapest | €148 Average price | €46 Average price |
6h 10m Average total duration 5h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 19m Average total duration 1h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Shinshiro to Tokyo:
A bus is €15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Shinshiro to Tokyo costing on average €46.
A bus is €117 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Shinshiro to Tokyo costing on average €148.
Other travel options to Tokyo take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 49m.
Bus takes on average 5h 40m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price €26 |
The table below shows live departures for Shinshiro to Tokyo buses for today, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 3:50 PM Shinshiro | 5h40 | 9:30 PM Tokyo | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Shinshiro to Tokyo run on average 2 times per day, taking around 5h 40m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €26 if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 15:50, the last at 15:50. The fastest bus covers the 138 miles (223 km) distance in 5h 40m.
Distance 138 miles (223 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price €26 |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 5h 40m |
First bus 3:50 PM |
Last bus 3:50 PM |
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