⏱ Travel Duration: Approx. 2 hrs 30 mins
The fastest and most comfortable way from Tokyo is taking the Tohoku Shinkansen to Koriyama Station, transferring to the Ban-etsu West Line Rapid train to Aizu-Wakamatsu/Kitakata.
JR East Tohoku Area Pass covers the entire journey including Shinkansen and local trains.
Take the JR Tohoku Shinkansen (Yamabiko or Hayabusa). JR Pass valid.
Transfer to the JR Ban-etsu West Line (Rapid "Aizu"). Scenic ride through Mount Bandai.
Continue on the Ban-etsu West Line towards Kitakata / Niigata.