Tokyo to Karuizawa by Shinkansen: time, price and last train

The fastest way from Tokyo to Karuizawa is the Hakutaka on the Hokuriku Shinkansen: 1 h from Tokyo Station to Karuizawa Station at the fastest, for 6,130 yen with a reserved seat. The first train leaves Tokyo Station at 06:28 and the last at 22:08.

Updated October 3, 2026

60 minfastest train (Hakutaka 557)

6,130 yenreserved seat, one way

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Ways from Tokyo to Karuizawa

Times and fares from JR's own search for trains on Wednesday 14 October 2026.

Ways from Tokyo to Karuizawa: journey time, fares, trains a day, first and last train
Service	Quickest	Reserved seat	Non-reserved	Trains a day	First / last
Hakutaka on the Hokuriku ShinkansenTokyo → Karuizawa	1 h 00 min	6,130 yen	5,600 yen	—	06:28 / 22:08

Hakutaka on the Hokuriku Shinkansen

Fastest: 60 min
Reserved seat: 6,130 yen
First train: 06:28
Last train: 22:08

From: Tokyo Station
To: Karuizawa Station
Fastest: 1 h (Hakutaka 557, 09:32 → 10:32)
Reserved seat: 6,130 yen = basic fare 2,750 yen + limited express charge 3,380 yen
Non-reserved seat: 5,600 yen (Asama)
First train: 06:28 → 07:32 (Hakutaka 551)
Last train: 22:08 → 23:19 (Asama 633)
Distance: 146.8 km by JR's fare distance

Children aged 6 to 11 pay half of the basic fare and of the limited express charge.

Karuizawa to Tokyo

The same trains run the other way.

First train: 06:34 → 07:40 (Asama 600)
Last train: 22:21 → 23:24 (Hakutaka 578)

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take from Tokyo to Karuizawa?

1 h at the fastest by the Hakutaka on the Hokuriku Shinkansen. The train leaving Tokyo Station at 09:32 takes 1 h.

How much is the Shinkansen from Tokyo to Karuizawa?

6,130 yen with a reserved seat and 5,600 yen in a non-reserved car, for one adult one way. Children aged 6 to 11 pay half of the basic fare and the limited express charge.

What time is the last train from Tokyo to Karuizawa?

The last train leaves Tokyo Station at 22:08 and reaches Karuizawa Station at 23:19 (Asama 633). The first leaves at 06:28.

How far is Tokyo from Karuizawa?

146.8 km by JR's fare distance between Tokyo Station and Karuizawa Station.