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Take the Bullet Train from Tokyo or Osaka
- Nagoya is the main gateway to Central Japan and the starting city for all Drive Japan itineraries in the region.
- Nagoya Station and Centrair Airport (main hub) are about 45 min apart by car or train, so your road trip can start from either.
- If you're coming from Tokyo or Osaka, there are no domestic flights — take the bullet train (shinkansen) or drive instead.
How to Get Tohoku:
- YES: International Flight
- NO: Domestic Flight
- YES: Bullet Train (Shinkansen)
- YES: Driving
1. International Flight
Most major cities around the world have daily direct flights to Nagoya. Unless you have a special reason, flying straight to Nagoya is the most convenient option.
2. Domestic Flight
Nagoya is only 300km from Tokyo and 150km from Osaka, so there are no domestic flights available.
3. Bullet Train
From Osaka, Kyoto, or Tokyo, take the bullet train
The bullet train is the most convenient way to travel from Shin-Osaka, Kyoto, or Tokyo, to Nagoya, thanks to its high frequency and direct access to central stations instead of airports.
From Tokyo Station to Nagoya Station
- Ride time: ~2 hours
- Daily frequency: 350+ departures
- Cost: ~¥ 12,000 one-way
From Shin-Osaka Station to Nagoya Station
- Ride time: ~1 hours
- Daily frequency: 350+ departures
- Cost: ~¥ 7,000 one-way
4. Driving
Reachable in 1 day from Tokyo or Osaka
Connected to Tokyo and Osaka by expressways, it's reachable within a day drive.
Driving from Tokyo
- Distance: 350km
- Driving time: ~5 hours
- Total time with break: 6-7 hours
- Cost
- Expressway tolls: ~¥8,000
- One-way rental fee (in addition to regular rental cost): ~¥40,000
Driving from Osaka
- Distance: 200km
- Driving time: ~3 hours
- Total time with break: ~4 hours
- Cost
- Expressway tolls: ~¥8,000
- One-way rental fee (in addition to regular rental cost): ~¥20,000
How can I get to Central Japan?
Take the Bullet Train from Tokyo or Osaka
- Nagoya is the main gateway to Central Japan and the starting city for all Drive Japan itineraries in the region.
- Nagoya Station and Centrair Airport (main hub) are about 45 min apart by car or train, so your road trip can start from either.
- If you're coming from Tokyo or Osaka, there are no domestic flights — take the bullet train (shinkansen) or drive instead.
How to get to Nagoya
- 1.YES: International Flight
- 2.YES: Domestic Flight
- 3.YES: Bullet Train (Shinkansen)
- 4.YES: Driving
1. International Flight
Most major cities around the world have daily direct flights to Nagoya. Unless you have a special reason, flying straight to Nagoya is the most convenient option.
2. Domestic Flight
Nagoya is only 300km from Tokyo and 150km from Osaka, so there are no domestic flights available.
3. Bullet Train
From Osaka, Kyoto, or Tokyo, take the bullet train
The bullet train is the most convenient way to travel from Shin-Osaka, Kyoto, or Tokyo, to Nagoya, thanks to its high frequency and direct access to central stations instead of airports.
From Tokyo Station to Nagoya Station
- Ride time: ~2 hours
- Daily frequency: 350+ departures
- Cost: ~¥12,000 one-way
From Shin-Osaka Station to Nagoya Station
- Ride time: ~1 hours
- Daily frequency: 350+ departures
- Cost: ~¥7,000 one-way
4. Driving
Reachable in 1 day from Tokyo or Osaka
Connected to Tokyo and Osaka by expressways, it's reachable within a day drive.
Driving from Tokyo
- Distance: 350km
- Driving time: ~5 hours
- Total time with break: 6-7 hours
- Cost:
- Expressway tolls: ~¥8,000
- One-way rental fee (in addition to regular rental cost): ~¥40,000
Driving from Osaka
- Distance: 200km
- Driving time: ~3 hours
- Total time with break: ~4 hours
- Cost:
- Expressway tolls: ~¥8,000
- One-way rental fee (in addition to regular rental cost): ~¥20,000