How to travel from Akita to Naoshima, Japan
The distance between Akita and Naoshima is around 907km (563 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 40m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Akita to Naoshima by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Naoshima → Akita if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Ferry
Fly from Akita (AXT) to Okayama (OKJ) then take a ferry to Honmura.
- Duration4h 40m
- Flight time2h 25m
- Typical cost¥36,005($265)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Tokyo and then to Okayama then take a ferry to Honmura.
- Duration8h 20m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost¥37,785($275)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Uno then take a ferry to Naoshima.
- Duration12h 15m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost¥15,060($110)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Akita and Naoshima
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Akita to Naoshima by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥15,060 ($110) and will take around 12h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥36,005 ($265).
The distance between Akita and Naoshima is around 907km (563 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 797km (496 miles)
It takes around 8h 20m to get from Akita and Naoshima by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Akita to Naoshima is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx ¥36,005 ($265).
The cheapest way to travel between Akita and Naoshima is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥15,060 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Akita and Naoshima. We recommend that you fly from Akita (AXT) to Okayama (OKJ) then take a ferry to Honmura. instead which will take 4h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Akita and Naoshima. We recommend that you fly from Akita (AXT) to Okayama (OKJ) then take a ferry to Honmura. instead which will take 4h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Akita to Naoshima. We recommend that you fly from Akita (AXT) to Takamatsu (TAK) then take the train to Chayamachi then take a ferry to Honmura. instead which will take 5h 15m.
The closest major airport to Naoshima is Takamatsu Airport (TAK) (TAK) which is approximately 27km (17 miles) from Naoshima. Okayama Airport (OKJ) (OKJ) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Akita to Naoshima. We recommend that you take the train to Tokyo and then to Okayama then take a ferry to Honmura. instead which will take 8h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Akita to Naoshima is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 8h 20m and will usually cost around ¥37,785 ($275).
Compare travel optionsbetween Akita and Naoshima
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Ferry + 6 similar | 4h 40m | ¥36,005($265) | 5 times a day | 1,073km (667 miles) |
| Fly to Osaka Itami (ITM), train and ferry | 4h 55m | ¥50,925($370) | 5 times a day | 907km (563 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Ferry | 5h 15m | ¥50,380($370) | 5 times a day | 1,113km (692 miles) |
| Fly to Chūbu Centrair (NGO), train and ferry | 5h 25m | ¥33,950($250) | 5 times a day | 1,035km (643 miles) |
| Train to Morioka, plane and ferry | 6h 45m | ¥33,405($245) | 5 times a day | 1,085km (674 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Ferry | 6h 60m | ¥39,565($290) | 5 times a day | 1,086km (675 miles) |
| Plane, Bus, Train and Ferry | 5h 50m | ¥40,385($295) | 5 times a day | 1,141km (709 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 8h 20m | ¥37,785($275) | 5 times a day | 1,323km (822 miles) |
| Train to Sakata(Yamagata), bus and ferry | 18h 55m | ¥24,095($175) | once daily | 1,095km (680 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 19h 30m | ¥21,220($155) | once daily | 1,097km (681 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 12h 15m | ¥15,060($110) | hourly | 1,005km (624 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Akita and Naoshima
Airlines
Fuji Dream
Ferry operators
Shikoku Kisen
Bus companies
Shonai Kotsu
Tokushima Bus Co
Train operators
Airports near Naoshima
The following major airports near Naoshima offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Takamatsu Airport (TAK)
- Distance
- 27km (17 miles) from Naoshima
Okayama Airport (OKJ)
- Distance
- 35km (22 miles) from Naoshima
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
- Distance
- 116km (72 miles) from Naoshima