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How to Get from Tokyo Station to Kusatsu Onsen

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How Far Is It from Tokyo Station to Kusatsu Onsen? How to Get from Tokyo Station to Kusatsu Onsen?

The distance from Tokyo Station to Kusatsu Onsen is approximately 190 km. Travelers have several options: the Limited Express Kusatsu-Shima train from Ueno Station combined with a local bus is a comfortable and popular choice taking about 3 hours. A budget-friendly and direct alternative is the Highway Bus from Tokyo Station, which takes approximately 4 hours.

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Compare 3 Ways to Travel from Tokyo Station to Kusatsu Onsen: Limited Express + Bus・Highway Bus・Shinkansen + Train + Bus

Comfortable

Limited Express + Bus

Transfer · 3h 0m

¥6,260
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Budget

Highway Bus

Direct · 4h 0m

¥3,000 - ¥4,300
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Fastest

Shinkansen + Train + Bus

Transfer · 3h 30m

¥8,500 - ¥12,000
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Tokyo Station → Kusatsu Onsen（Limited Express + Bus）

Compare Prices to Get from Tokyo Station to Kusatsu Onsen

OperatorsPriceDurationRoutesFeatures
JR East (Limited Express Kusatsu-Shima) ¥5,4802h 30mUeno Station -> Naganohara-Kusatsuguchi Station Reserved seating Limited stops
JR Bus Kanto ¥3,000 - ¥4,3004h 0mTokyo Station -> Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminal Direct connection Wi-Fi onboard
JR East (Hokuriku Shinkansen) ¥6,0001h 10mTokyo Station -> Karuizawa Station High speed Comfortable

Compare Operators Between Tokyo Station and Kusatsu Onsen

Train and Bus
JR

JR East Limited Express
Departure: Ueno Station
Arrival: Naganohara-Kusatsuguchi Station
Duration: 3h 0m
Price: ¥5,480
Bus

JR Bus Kanto
Departure: Naganohara-Kusatsuguchi Station
Arrival: Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminal
Duration: 3h 0m
Price: ¥780
Direct Highway Bus
Bus

JR Bus Kanto (Joshu Yumeguri)
Departure: Tokyo Station Yaesu Exit
Arrival: Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminal
Duration: 4h 0m
Price: ¥3,800

Tokyo Station to Kusatsu Onsen Travel Tips

Book Bus Tickets in Advance

Direct highway buses from Tokyo Station can sell out, especially on weekends and holidays. Reserve your seat online to secure your spot.

Carry Cash for Local Buses

While Suica/PASMO cards are widely used in Tokyo, some local buses in the Kusatsu area may be cash-only.

Winter Travel Preparation

Kusatsu is in a high-altitude mountainous region; if you are visiting in winter, expect cold temperatures and snowy roads.

Recommended Hotels Near Kusatsu Onsen

Daitokan

Kusatsu
|0.06km from city center
The hotel facilities are a bit old, but the location is excellent. The front desk even has staff who speak Chinese, and there's a great selection of free yukata to choose from right next to the front desk. Both breakfast and dinner are buffet-style, and the restaurant offers a rich variety of food, including all-you-can-drink draft beer.

Yakushi No Yu Yumotokan

Kusatsu
|0.07km from city center
My mother and I stayed here for one night during Golden Week. We stayed in a Japanese-style room and the facilities were retro, but the in-house aspects were excellent. The room was well-cleaned, the food was plentiful, and the location and scenery were great, making for a comfortable stay. Thank you very much.

Ekinariya Ryokan

Kusatsu
|0.08km from city center
It was a very pleasant and unusual experience. Hotel room, traditional. Staff is pleasant and attentive. We took a room with footons and included kaiseki dinner (it is a separate gastronomic adventure). Each room is attached to its personal small onsen, which is available at any time for the period of stay.

Misekiya Ryokan

Kusatsu
|0.08km from city center
Right next to Yubatake! Enjoy private baths and bedrock baths at a hidden inn in town

Kusatsu Onsen Nisshinkan

Kusatsu
|0.08km from city center
It was located right from Yubata and was very convenient location. There is also a free parking lot, which is very useful when you come to sightseeing by car.
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Kusatsu Onsen
Hot Spring Resort

Kusatsu Onsen

Located in Gunma Prefecture, Kusatsu Onsen is one of Japan's premier hot spring towns, famous for its high-quality acidic waters and the iconic 'Yubatake' hot water field in the town center.

Tokyo Station to Kusatsu Onsen: Frequently Asked Questions

  • How far is it from Tokyo Station to Kusatsu Onsen?

    The distance from Tokyo Station to Kusatsu Onsen is approximately 148 km.

  • How do I get from Tokyo Station to Kusatsu Onsen?

    There are 3 ways to travel from Tokyo Station to Kusatsu Onsen, including Limited Express + Bus・Highway Bus・Shinkansen + Train + Bus.

  • What is the fastest way to travel from Tokyo Station to Kusatsu Onsen?

    The fastest way to travel from Tokyo Station to Kusatsu Onsen is by Limited Express + Bus, with an average travel time of 3 hours.Highway Bus takes about 4 hours and Shinkansen + Train + Bus takes about 3 hours 30 minutes.

  • What is the cheapest way to travel from Tokyo Station to Kusatsu Onsen?

    The cheapest way to travel from Tokyo Station to Kusatsu Onsen is by Highway Bus, with an average price of ¥3,000 - ¥4,300.Limited Express + Bus costs around ¥6,260 and Shinkansen + Train + Bus costs around ¥8,500 - ¥12,000.

  • Are there direct routes from Tokyo Station to Kusatsu Onsen?

    Yes, the following operators provide direct routes:
    Direct trains: JR East (Limited Express Kusatsu-Shima) and JR East (Hokuriku Shinkansen)
    Direct buses: JR Bus Kanto
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