The Hayabusa is the fastest Shinkansen connecting Tokyo and Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto.
Its regular stops are Tokyo, Ueno, Omiya, Sendai, Morioka, Hachinohe, Shin-Aomori, and Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto. Note: Some trains also stop at Furukawa, Kurikoma-Kogen, Ichinoseki, Mizusawa-Esashi, Kitakami, Shin-Hanamaki, Iwate-Numakunai, Ninohe, Shichinohe-Towada, Okutsugaru-Imabetsu, and Kikonai.
This page introduces the stations served by the Hayabusa Shinkansen.
List of Hayabusa Stops
The Hayabusa Shinkansen stops at Tokyo, Ueno, Omiya, Sendai, Morioka, Hachinohe, Shin-Aomori, and Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto. Note: Some trains also stop at Furukawa, Kurikoma-Kogen, Ichinoseki, Mizusawa-Esashi, Kitakami, Shin-Hanamaki, Iwate-Numakunai, Ninohe, Shichinohe-Towada, Okutsugaru-Imabetsu, and Kikonai.
| Station Name | Prefecture | Hayabusa Stop |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | Tokyo | ● |
| Ueno | Tokyo | ● ※ |
| Omiya | Saitama | ● |
| Sendai | Miyagi | ● |
| Furukawa | Miyagi | ▲ |
| Kurikoma-Kogen | Miyagi | ▲ |
| Ichinoseki | Iwate | ▲ |
| Mizusawa-Esashi | Iwate | ▲ |
| Kitakami | Iwate | ▲ |
| Shin-Hanamaki | Iwate | ▲ |
| Morioka | Iwate | ● |
| Iwate-Numakunai | Iwate | ▲ |
| Ninohe | Iwate | ▲ |
| Hachinohe | Aomori | ● ※ |
| Shichinohe-Towada | Aomori | ▲ |
| Shin-Aomori | Aomori | ● |
| Okutsugaru-Imabetsu | Aomori | ▲ |
| Kikonai | Hokkaido | ▲ |
| Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto | Hokkaido | ● |
● : All Hayabusa trains stop
▲ : Only some Hayabusa trains stop
※: Some trains pass without stopping
The Hayabusa operates on both the Tohoku Shinkansen and the Hokkaido Shinkansen, stopping at major cities popular for both tourism and business.
From each station, passengers can transfer to JR local lines or subways, making it a convenient starting point for traveling to regional destinations.
Furukawa, Kurikoma-Kogen, Ichinoseki, Mizusawa-Esashi, Kitakami, Shin-Hanamaki, Iwate-Numakunai, Ninohe, Shichinohe-Towada, Okutsugaru-Imabetsu, and Kikonai are served only by some Hayabusa trains.
Ueno and Hachinohe are generally served by the Hayabusa, but some trains pass through without stopping.
Be sure to check the timetable in advance using services like Japan Travel by NAVITIME or reservation websites.
Hayabusa Travel Times
Here is a summary of the travel times for each section of the Hayabusa. Compared to the Hayate, Yamabiko, Nasuno, and Tsubasa, it makes fewer stops but offers faster travel times.
| Major Hayabusa Routes | Estimated Travel Time |
|---|---|
| Tokyo → Sendai | About 1 hour 32 minutes |
| Tokyo → Morioka | About 2 hours 13 minutes |
| Tokyo → Shin-Aomori | About 3 hours 21 minutes |
| Tokyo → Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto | About 4 hours 16 minutes |
On the Tokyo → Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto route, the Hayabusa can make the journey in as little as about 3 hours and 57 minutes.
Although it takes longer than flying, the Shinkansen offers the advantage of frequent departures and the convenience of boarding quickly.
The Hayabusa provides reserved seats and Gran Class options, allowing you to choose according to your needs. However, there are no non-reserved seats, so a reserved seat ticket must be booked in advance.
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