How to travel from Himeji to Fuji, Japan

The distance between Himeji and Fuji is around 440km (273 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 40m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Himeji 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.

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Train

Take the train to Shizuoka.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥18,345($135)

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Train to Shin-Osaka, plane

Take the train to Shin-Osaka then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Shin-Fuji(Shizuoka).

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ¥34,090($250)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Kyoto then take the bus to Tomei Fuji.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥15,060($110)
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Drive

Drive to Fuji.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Distance440km (273 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Himeji and Fuji

There are several options for getting from Himeji to Fuji by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ¥12,320 ($90) and will take around 8hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥18,345 ($135).

The distance between Himeji and Fuji is around 440km (273 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 373km (232 miles)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Himeji and Fuji by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Himeji to Fuji is to take the train which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx ¥18,345 ($135).

The cheapest way to travel between Himeji and Fuji, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥12,320 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Himeji and Fuji. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Himeji to Fuji. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shizuoka. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 40m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Himeji and Fuji. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 2h 40m, 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 Himeji and Fuji. We recommend that you take the train to Shizuoka. instead which will take 2h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Himeji 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 3h 40m.

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 Himeji and Fuji. The distance is around 440km (273 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Himeji to Fuji is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around ¥18,345 ($135).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Himeji and Fuji

Transport options from Himeji to Fuji
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 40m
¥18,345($135)
every 2 hours462km (287 miles)
Train via Nagoya2h 50m
¥17,795($130)
hourly463km (288 miles)
Train to Shin-Osaka, plane + 2 similar
3h 35m
¥34,090($250)
hourly648km (403 miles)
Train and Plane3h 40m
¥29,980($220)
hourly635km (395 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4h 10m
¥44,765($325)
hourly772km (479 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
5h 45m
¥15,060($110)
once daily477km (296 miles)
Train to Kyoto, Bus8hrs
¥12,320($90)
twice daily446km (277 miles)
Drive
4h 45m
¥6,435($47)
on demand440km (273 miles)

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Airports near Fuji

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

FSZ
Shizuoka Airport (FSZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
80km (50 miles) from Fuji
HND
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
International Airport
Distance
98km (61 miles) from Fuji
MMJ
Matsumoto Airport (MMJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
115km (72 miles) from Fuji