The Yamabiko is a Shinkansen service operating on the Tohoku Shinkansen line.
Its regular stops include Tokyo, Ueno, Omiya, Utsunomiya, Fukushima, Sendai, Furukawa, Kurikoma-Kogen, Ichinoseki, Mizusawa-Esashi, Kitakami, Shin-Hanamaki, and Morioka. Note: Some trains also stop at Oyama, Nasushiobara, Shin-Shirakawa, Koriyama, and Shiroishi-Zao.
This page introduces the stations served by the Yamabiko Shinkansen.
List of Yamabiko Stops
The Shinkansen Yamabiko stops at Tokyo, Ueno, Omiya, Utsunomiya, Fukushima, Sendai, Furukawa, Kurikoma-Kogen, Ichinoseki, Mizusawa-Esashi, Kitakami, Shin-Hanamaki, and Morioka.
*Note: Some trains also stop at Oyama, Nasushiobara, Shin-Shirakawa, Koriyama, and Shiroishi-Zao.*
| Station Name | Prefecture | Yamabiko Stop |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | Tokyo | ● |
| Ueno | Tokyo | ● ※ |
| Omiya | Saitama | ● |
| Oyama | Tochigi | ▲ |
| Utsunomiya | Tochigi | ● ※ |
| Nasushiobara | Tochigi | ▲ |
| Shin-Shirakawa | Fukushima | ▲ |
| Koriyama | Fukushima | ▲ |
| Fukushima | Fukushima | ● |
| Shiroishi-Zao | Miyagi | ▲ |
| Sendai | Miyagi | ● |
| Furukawa | Miyagi | ● |
| Kurikoma-Kogen | Miyagi | ● |
| Ichinoseki | Iwate | ● |
| Mizusawa-Esashi | Iwate | ● |
| Kitakami | Iwate | ● |
| Shin-Hanamaki | Iwate | ● |
| Morioka | Iwate | ● |
● : All Yamabiko trains stop
▲ : Only some Yamabiko trains stop
※: Some trains pass without stopping
The Yamabiko operates on the Tohoku Shinkansen, stopping at major cities such as Fukushima, Sendai, and Morioka, which are popular for both tourism and business.
Oyama, Nasushiobara, Shin-Shirakawa, Koriyama, and Shiroishi-Zao are served only by some trains.
However, the stopping stations may vary depending on the train. Be sure to check the timetable in advance using services like Japan Travel by NAVITIME or reservation websites.
Yamabiko Travel Times
Here is a summary of the travel times for each section of the Yamabiko.
Although it is slower than the Hayabusa, it serves stations where the Hayabusa does not stop.
| Major Yamabiko Routes | Estimated Travel Time |
|---|---|
| Tokyo → Koriyama | About 1 hour 20 minutes |
| Tokyo → Fukushima | About 1 hour 40 minutes |
| Tokyo → Sendai | About 2 hours |
| Tokyo → Morioka | About 3 hours 10 minutes |
The travel time from Tokyo to Sendai is about 1 hour and 32 minutes on the Hayabusa, and about 2 hours on the Yamabiko.
However, all seats on the Hayabusa are reserved. The Yamabiko offers non-reserved seats, reserved seats, Green Car seats, and Gran Class, allowing you to choose according to your needs. If you want to save on reserved seat fees, the Yamabiko is recommended.
Although it takes longer than flying, the Shinkansen has the advantage of frequent departures and the convenience of boarding quickly.
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