How to travel from Akō to Fuji, Japan
The distance between Akō and Fuji is around 475km (295 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 10m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Akō to Fuji by train, 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 Fuji → Akō if you're planning a return trip.
Train
Take the train to Shizuoka.
- Duration3h 10m
- Departsevery 2 hours
- Typical cost¥22,450($165)
Train to Okayama, plane
Take the train to Okayama and then to Kurashiki then fly from Okayama (OKJ) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Shin-Fuji(Shizuoka).
- Duration3h 55m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost¥33,540($245)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to 播州赤穂駅 then take the train to Nagoya and then to Shin-Fuji(Shizuoka).
- Duration4h 45m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost¥14,920($110)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Akō and Fuji
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Akō to Fuji by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ¥8,215 ($60) and will take around 11h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥22,450 ($165).
The distance between Akō and Fuji is around 475km (295 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 401km (249 miles)
It takes around 3h 10m to get from Akō and Fuji by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Akō to Fuji is to take the train which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx ¥22,450 ($165).
The cheapest way to travel between Akō and Fuji, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥8,215 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Akō and Fuji. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs every 2 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Akō to Fuji. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Aioi(Hyogo) and Shizuoka. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Akō and Fuji. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 3h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Akō and Fuji. We recommend that you take the train to Shizuoka. instead which will take 3h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Akō to Fuji. We recommend that you take the train to Sannomiya(Jr) then fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Shin-Fuji(Shizuoka). instead which will take 4h 20m.
The closest major airport to Fuji is Shizuoka Airport (FSZ) (FSZ) which is approximately 80km (50 miles) from Fuji. Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) (HND) and Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) (MMJ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Akō and Fuji. The distance is around 475km (295 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Akō to Fuji is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around ¥22,450 ($165).
Compare travel optionsbetween Akō and Fuji
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 3h 10m | ¥22,450($165) | every 2 hours | 500km (310 miles) |
Train to Okayama, plane + 5 similar | 3h 55m | ¥33,540($245) | 5 times a day | 802km (498 miles) |
| Train to Shin-Osaka, plane | 4h 15m | ¥28,340($205) | hourly | 685km (426 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 20m | ¥22,315($165) | hourly | 672km (417 miles) |
| Train to Tottori, plane | 4h 25m | ¥33,815($245) | 5 times a day | 766km (476 miles) |
| Train to Okayama, plane | 4h 50m | ¥34,090($250) | hourly | 848km (527 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Plane | 4h 35m | ¥36,690($270) | hourly | 809km (502 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 4h 45m | ¥14,920($110) | 6 times a week | 528km (328 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 11h 35m | ¥8,215($60) | 6 times a week | 529km (329 miles) |
Drive | 5h 15m | ¥7,120($52) | on demand | 475km (295 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Akō and Fuji
Bus companies
Ako City
Fujikyuko Express Bus
Honshi Bus
JR Shikoku Bus
Airlines
Skymark Airlines
Train operators
Airports near Fuji
The following major airports near Fuji offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Shizuoka Airport (FSZ)
- Distance
- 80km (50 miles) from Fuji
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
- Distance
- 98km (61 miles) from Fuji
Matsumoto Airport (MMJ)
- Distance
- 115km (72 miles) from Fuji