How to travel from Hagi to Koyasan, Japan

The distance between Hagi and Koyasan is around 547km (340 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 5hrs.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Hagi to Koyasan by bus, train, subway, 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

Take the train to Asa then Shin-Osaka and then to Hineno.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥39,155($285)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Masuda and then to Shinji then fly from Izumo (IZO) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Hashimoto(Wakayama).

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    ¥20,535($150)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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Bus

Take the bus to Sannomiya BT.

  • Duration13h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥14,785($110)
Operated by

Kintetsu Bus

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to 新山口駅 then take the train to Shin-Osaka, Dobutsuen-Mae then Hashimoto(Wakayama) and then to Gokurakubashi.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥13,690($100)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Koyasan Reihōkan.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Distance571km (355 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hagi and Koyasan

There are several options for getting from Hagi to Koyasan by bus, train, subway, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then take the train and then take the underground which costs around ¥13,690 ($100) and will take around 5h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥39,155 ($285).

The distance between Hagi and Koyasan is around 547km (340 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 384km (239 miles)

It takes around 5h 40m to get from Hagi and Koyasan by bus, train and subway. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hagi to Koyasan is to take the train which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx ¥39,155 ($285).

The cheapest way to travel between Hagi and Koyasan, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus, then take the train and then take the underground which will typically cost around ¥13,690 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hagi and Koyasan. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hagi to Koyasan. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nagatoshi, Asa, Shin-Yamaguchi, Shin-Osaka and Hineno. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

Japan Railways (JR), Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Hagi and Koyasan. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 5hrs, 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 Hagi and Koyasan. It typically takes around 13h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Hagi to Koyasan. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sannomiya BT, Kobe Sannomiya, Kansai Airport Terminal 1 and Daimon South Parking lot. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 55m.

Kintetsu Bus run regular bus services between Hagi and Koyasan. Buses run once daily and take around 13h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hagi to Koyasan. We recommend that you take the bus to 新山口駅 then take the train to Hakata then fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Hashimoto(Wakayama) and then to Gokurakubashi. instead which will take 6h 15m.

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 Hagi and Koyasan. The distance is around 571km (355 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hagi to Koyasan is to take the bus, then take the train and then take the underground which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around ¥13,690 ($100).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hagi and Koyasan

Transport options from Hagi to Koyasan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
5hrs
¥39,155($285)
every 4 hours619km (384 miles)
Train and Plane + 3 similar
7h 30m
¥20,535($150)
every 20 mins547km (340 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane6h 15m
¥22,725($165)
twice daily747km (464 miles)
Bus to 新山口駅, train and plane7h 30m
¥37,785($275)
twice daily822km (511 miles)
Bus to 新山口駅, train and plane7h 60m
¥26,285($190)
twice daily744km (463 miles)
Bus
13h 55m
¥14,785($110)
once daily631km (392 miles)
Bus and Train
5h 40m
¥13,690($100)
twice daily548km (341 miles)
Drive
6h 40m
¥8,625($63)
on demand571km (355 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