How to travel from Fukushima to Asago, Japan

The distance between Fukushima and Asago is around 722km (449 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Fukushima to Asago by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train to Koriyama(Fukushima), Fly

Take the train to Koriyama(Fukushima) then fly from Fukushima (FKS) to Toyooka (TJH).

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    ¥31,075($225)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Tokyo then Kyoto and then to Fukuchiyama.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥23,955($175)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal then Senri Newtown and then to Wadayama Station.

  • Duration15h 5m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥17,795($130)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Asago.

  • Duration8h 30m
  • Distance748km (465 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Fukushima and Asago

There are several options for getting from Fukushima to Asago by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which costs around ¥12,595 ($90) and will take around 4h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥31,075 ($225).

The distance between Fukushima and Asago is around 722km (449 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 568km (353 miles)

It takes around 5h 35m to get from Fukushima and Asago by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Fukushima to Asago is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx ¥31,075 ($225).

The cheapest way to travel between Fukushima and Asago, if you exclude driving, is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥12,595 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Fukushima and Asago. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Fukushima to Asago. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tokyo, Kyoto and Fukuchiyama. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Fukushima and Asago. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 5h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Fukushima and Asago. It typically takes around 15h 5m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Fukushima to Asago. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and Senri Newtown. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 15h 5m.

Willer Express, Keio Dentetsu Bus and Zentan Bus run regular bus services between Fukushima and Asago. Buses run once daily and take around 15h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Fukushima to Asago. We recommend that you take the train to Koriyama(Fukushima) then fly from Fukushima (FKS) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the bus to Fukuchiyama Station. instead which will take 3h 50m.

The closest major airport to Asago is Tajima Airport (TJH) (TJH) which is approximately 20km (13 miles) from Asago. Tottori Airport (TTJ) (TTJ) 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

Yes it is possible to drive from Fukushima and Asago. The distance is around 748km (465 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Fukushima to Asago is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around ¥23,955 ($175).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Fukushima and Asago

Transport options from Fukushima to Asago
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Koriyama(Fukushima), Fly + 5 similar
3h 10m
¥31,075($225)
hourly726km (451 miles)
Train and Plane4h 30m
¥28,475($210)
twice daily859km (534 miles)
Train to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr), plane5h 10m
¥45,725($335)
every 2 hours897km (557 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus3h 50m
¥26,970($195)
4 times a day722km (449 miles)
Train to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr), plane and bus4h 20m
¥26,970($195)
4 times a day831km (516 miles)
Train to Sakurambohigashine, plane and bus4h 55m
¥12,595($90)
4 times a day836km (519 miles)
Train
5h 35m
¥23,955($175)
every 2 hours849km (528 miles)
Bus
15h 5m
¥17,795($130)
once daily936km (582 miles)
Drive
8h 30m
¥11,225($82)
on demand748km (465 miles)

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Airports near Asago

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

TJH
Tajima Airport (TJH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
20km (13 miles) from Asago
TTJ
Tottori Airport (TTJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
65km (41 miles) from Asago
KIX
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
International Airport
Distance
107km (66 miles) from Asago