norikata 乗り方

Kōnan Line

Hirosaki 弘前駅

ひろさき

Show the driver: going to Hirosaki

StaffedTicket machineToiletWindow 5:40–22:00 (sources differ)P
Hirosaki: ticket window hours differ between sourcesShown as 5:40–22:00. Other values on operator pages: 5:50–22:10 (operator fare page). Check on site.
StaffingStaffed P
Ticket window5:40–22:00 — sources differ P
Ticket machineYes P
ToiletsInside station P
WheelchairYes P
ElevatorYes P
Platform slopeYes P
Multipurpose toiletInside station P
IC cards (Suica etc.)Not accepted P
Credit card touchNot confirmed
OperationOne-man train Pワンマン: the driver collects fares
Where you payOn board P
Delays & suspensionsLive status →Shown on the top page; Japanese only; delays of over 30 minutes and cancellations
Step-free accessStation list → PSome stations have no platform slope and cannot be used in a wheelchair, and in winter some need a helper because the boarding plates between tracks are removed; check the per-station table. Every train carries a portable ramp, and trains are driver-only, so travel with a carer.
IC cards and payment in detail

IC cards (Suica etc.) are not accepted on this operator's trains. P

ＩＣカード乗車券はご利用になれません。

How to ride from here P

Getting on

  1. Buy a ticket to your destination at the ticket machine.
  2. Have the ticket punched at the gate, then wait on the platform.
  3. Press the red button beside the door and board. The middle doors do not open.

Getting off

  1. Press the button inside the car and get off. The middle doors do not open.
  2. At the gate, hand your ticket to the staff member. If you hold a 整理券, show it and pay the fare.

Departures from here E

Timetable for Tue 2026-10-13.

TowardFirstLastPer day
Kuroishi 黒石06:0821:4023
Per hour6789101112131415161718192021
黒石2221111111122212

Timetable for Sat 2026-10-17.

TowardFirstLastPer day
Kuroishi 黒石06:0821:4023
Per hour6789101112131415161718192021
黒石2221111111122212

Timetable for Sun 2026-10-18.

TowardFirstLastPer day
Kuroishi 黒石06:0821:4023
Per hour6789101112131415161718192021
黒石2221111111122212

Route guides from Hirosaki EP

Passes valid on the lines at Hirosaki 6 P

Day passes, regional passes and special tickets that include the lines at Hirosaki, cheapest first. Prices and rules change: check the official page before you buy.

Students See validity · Discount ticket

Kōnan Railway Treasure Ticket (flat fares for pupils and students)

弘南鉄道トレジャーチケット · Kōnan Railway

¥0 Primary school pupil, per ride · ¥100 Junior high school student, per ride · ¥200 High school student, per ride

Per ride. Ōwani Line: 1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2027. Kōnan Line: 1 Jul – 31 Aug 2026 and 23 Dec 2026 – 13 Jan 2027 only.

Anyone can buy See validity · Discount ticket

Wanisapo (Kōnan Railway ¥100 return-fare ticket)

弘南鉄道生活応援きっぷ「わにサポ」 · Kōnan Railway

¥100 Return fare after visiting a partner facility

For the return trip after a visit to a partner facility (hospitals, Hirosaki Brick Warehouse Museum, shops and others), which stamps it and writes the date. Usable all day, first to last train.

Anyone can buy Until 31 Oct 20261 day · Round trip + area

Kōnan Line Digital Autumn Trip 400 Ticket

弘南線デジタル秋旅400きっぷ · Kōnan Railway

¥400 Return trip, any section

Outbound and return on the same day, first to last train.

Anyone can buy 1 day · Unlimited rides

Daikokusama Ticket (Kōnan Railway One-Day Pass)

大黒様きっぷ（弘南鉄道一日乗車券） · Kōnan Railway

¥1,000 Adult · ¥500 Child

One day, first to last train. Digital (QUICK TRIP) version: buy up to 7 days ahead; valid for the one day you start it.

Anyone can buy See validity · Round trip + area

Kōnan Line Day Hot-Spring Set (Fukuya bath + return ticket)

ぶらり電車で日帰り温泉（福家 入浴券・湯治券＋往復乗車券） · Kōnan Railway

¥1,000 Return ticket + bath ticket · ¥1,500 Return ticket + tōji (long-stay bath) ticket

Return trip from Hirosaki or Kuroishi to Hakunō-Kōkō-mae (for the Tsugaru Onoe Onsen day spa Fukuya). The page does not say how long the ticket stays valid.

Anyone can buy 2 days · Unlimited rides

Tsugaru Free Pass (digital)

津軽フリーパス（デジタルフリーパス） · JR East

¥2,620 Adult · ¥1,310 Child (6–11) ¥1,310/day

2 days.

Transfers

  • ＪＲ奥羽本線 P
Wheelchair assistance

Wheelchair assistance: contact a staffed station or the head office sales section (本社営業課) at least 2 days before travel.

Tel. 0172-44-3136

P Operator accessibility page.

Sources checked 2026-10-07 · review: draft_unreviewed

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