How to travel from Fujikawaguchiko to Koyasan, Japan

The distance between Fujikawaguchiko and Koyasan is around 429km (267 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 55m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Fujikawaguchiko to Koyasan by taxi, train, subway, 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 KoyasanFujikawaguchiko if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus, Train and Plane

Take the bus to 河口湖駅 and then to 石和温泉駅 then take the train to Shiojiri then fly from Matsumoto (MMJ) to Kobe (UKB) then take the train to Osaka then Hashimoto(Wakayama) and then to Gokurakubashi.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ¥22,315($165)
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2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Kyoto Station Karasumaguchi and then to Okunoin-mae.

  • Duration10hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥12,320($90)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Taxi and Train

Take a taxi to Shin-Fuji(Shizuoka) then take the train to Shin-Osaka, Dobutsuen-Mae then Hashimoto(Wakayama) and then to Gokurakubashi.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥30,530($225)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Koyasan Reihōkan.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Distance429km (267 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Fujikawaguchiko and Koyasan

There are several options for getting from Fujikawaguchiko to Koyasan by taxi, train, subway, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥11,225 ($82) and will take around 15h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥6,435 ($47).

The distance between Fujikawaguchiko and Koyasan is around 429km (267 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 323km (201 miles)

It takes around 6h 10m to get from Fujikawaguchiko and Koyasan by taxi, train and subway. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Fujikawaguchiko to Koyasan is to drive which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx ¥6,435 ($47).

The cheapest way to travel between Fujikawaguchiko and Koyasan, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥11,225 ($82) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Fujikawaguchiko and Koyasan. We recommend that you drive to Koyasan Reihōkan. instead which will take 4h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Fujikawaguchiko and Koyasan. It typically takes around 10hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Fujikawaguchiko to Koyasan. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in 河口湖駅, 御殿場駅, Tomei Gotemba, Kyoto Station Karasumaguchi, Okunoin-mae and Senjuin-bashi. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10hrs.

JR Bus Kanto, Keihan Bus and Fujikyuko Express Bus run regular bus services between Fujikawaguchiko and Koyasan. Buses run once daily and take around 10hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Fujikawaguchiko to Koyasan. We recommend that you take the bus to 河口湖駅 and then to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Hashimoto(Wakayama) and then to Gokurakubashi. instead which will take 7h 25m.

The closest major airport to Koyasan is Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) which is approximately 38km (24 miles) from Koyasan. Kobe Airport (UKB) (UKB) and Itami Airport (ITM) (ITM) 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 Fujikawaguchiko and Koyasan. The distance is around 429km (267 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Fujikawaguchiko to Koyasan is to take a taxi, then take the train and then take the underground which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around ¥30,530 ($225).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Fujikawaguchiko and Koyasan

Transport options from Fujikawaguchiko to Koyasan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Train and Plane + 2 similar
6h 55m
¥22,315($165)
every 3 hours557km (346 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train7h 25m
¥16,840($125)
every 3 hours643km (399 miles)
Bus to 河口湖駅, plane and train7h 30m
¥19,850($145)
every 3 hours684km (425 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
10hrs
¥12,320($90)
once daily532km (330 miles)
Bus to Tennōji Station Abenobashi15h 15m
¥11,225($82)
once daily590km (367 miles)
Taxi and Train + 2 similar
6h 10m
¥30,530($225)
hourly506km (314 miles)
Bus and Train6h 25m
¥15,605($115)
every 20 mins519km (322 miles)
Bus to 新富士駅, train7h 20m
¥16,155($120)
once daily514km (320 miles)
Drive
4h 55m
¥6,435($47)
on demand429km (267 miles)

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Airports near Koyasan

The following major airports near Koyasan offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.

KIX
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
International Airport
Distance
38km (24 miles) from Koyasan
UKB
Kobe Airport (UKB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
56km (35 miles) from Koyasan
ITM
Itami Airport (ITM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
64km (40 miles) from Koyasan