Shinkansen

Shinkansen - The JR East website contains information on the Akita bullet train (or Shinkansen), including a link to timetables.

• Stops in Akita Prefecture include: Shizukuisi,  Tazawako, Kakunodate and Omagari   
• Standard travel times:

Akita Station  ⇔　Tokyo Station 　4hrs　

Akita Station  ⇔  Sendai Station   2hrs and 20min

Akita Station  ⇔  Morioka Station  1hr and 30min Both Japanese and Western style toilets available.