How to travel from Hagi to Itsukushima, Japan
The distance between Hagi and Itsukushima is around 149km (92 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 1h 55m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Hagi to Itsukushima by bus, train, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Itsukushima → Hagi if you're planning a return trip.
Bus, Train and Ferry
Take the bus to 新山口駅 then take the train to Hiroshima and then to Miyajimaguchi then take a ferry to Miyajima.
- Duration2h 10m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥5,615($41)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Miyajimaguchi then take a ferry to Miyajima.
- Duration1h 55m
- Departsevery 15 mins
- Typical cost¥2,465($18)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hagi and Itsukushima
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Hagi to Itsukushima by bus, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥2,465 ($18) and will take around 1h 55m.
The distance between Hagi and Itsukushima is around 149km (92 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 85km (53 miles)
It takes around 2h 10m to get from Hagi and Itsukushima by bus, train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Hagi to Itsukushima is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx ¥2,465 ($18).
The cheapest way to travel between Hagi and Itsukushima is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥2,465 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Hagi and Itsukushima. We recommend that you drive to Miyajimaguchi then take a ferry to Miyajima. instead which will take 1h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Hagi and Itsukushima. We recommend that you drive to Miyajimaguchi then take a ferry to Miyajima. instead which will take 1h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hagi to Itsukushima. We recommend that you take the bus to 新山口駅 then take the train to Hiroshima and then to Miyajimaguchi then take a ferry to Miyajima. instead which will take 2h 10m.
The closest major airport to Itsukushima is Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (IWK) (IWK) which is approximately 17km (10 miles) from Itsukushima. Fukuoka Airport (FUK) (FUK) 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 Hagi to Itsukushima. We recommend that you take the bus to 新山口駅 then take the train to Hiroshima and then to Miyajimaguchi then take a ferry to Miyajima. instead which will take 2h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hagi to Itsukushima is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around ¥5,615 ($41).
Compare travel optionsbetween Hagi and Itsukushima
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus, Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 2h 10m | ¥5,615($41) | twice daily | 193km (120 miles) |
| Bus to 山口駅, train and ferry | 4h 10m | ¥5,885($43) | every 3 hours | 179km (111 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1h 55m | ¥2,465($18) | every 15 mins | 149km (92 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Hagi and Itsukushima
Ferry operators
JR Miyajima Ferry
Miyajima Matsudai Kisen
Bus companies
Chugoku JR Bus Company
Train operators
Airports near Itsukushima
The following major airports near Itsukushima offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (IWK)
- Distance
- 17km (10 miles) from Itsukushima
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
- Distance
- 188km (117 miles) from Itsukushima
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
- Distance
- 270km (168 miles) from Itsukushima