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Sendai by train
Sendai by train
Sendai is a major station on the Tohoku Shinkansen (bullet train) line, some two hours from Tokyo. The line continues north to Morioka and Aomori.
The most frequent ride from Tokyo is on the all-reserved Hayate (はやて), which makes just two stops (at Ueno and Ōmiya) and runs to Sendai in 1 hour, 40 minutes (�10,590). The Komachi (こまち) service bound for Akita is coupled to the Hayate train, but bear in mind that Komachi cars are slightly narrower, and therefore, so is seating.
Faster Hayabusa (はやぶさ) services make three daily round-trips from Sendai to Tokyo, and two daily round-trips from Sendai to Morioka and Aomori, complementing the Hayate services. Fares for the Hayabusa are slightly higher (�10,890 from Tokyo).
If you have a little more time on your hands, or if any of the above trains are sold out, the more frequent Yamabiko (やまびこ) services are a good alternative. You'll pay the same price as if taking the Hayate or Komachi, but the trip will take about 30 minutes longer since the Yamabiko makes more stops.
The Japan Rail Pass and JR East Rail Pass is valid for Ordinary and Green Cars on the all of the bullet trains mentioned above. On the other hand, rail passes will only cover the basic fare if you are willing to try out the premium first class seating on the Hayabusa called "GranClass". To use "GranClass" the limited express and GranClass fare has to be paid (�13,600 from Tokyo). Without a rail pass, "GranClass" costs �19,380 between Tokyo and Sendai.
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