How to travel from Hirosaki to Gotō Islands, Japan
The distance between Hirosaki and Gotō Islands is around 1,543km (959 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 6h 35m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Hirosaki to Gotō Islands by train, ferry, 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 Gotō Islands → Hirosaki if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Ferry
Fly from Aomori (AOJ) to Nagasaki (NGS) then take a ferry to Fukue.
- Duration6h 35m
- Flight time3h 10m
- Typical cost¥46,685($340)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Tokyo then Hakata and then to Nagasaki(Nagasaki) then take a ferry to Fukue.
- Duration13hrs
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost¥56,815($415)
Multiple operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Basuta Shinjuku then Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminal and then to Sasebo then take a ferry to Arikawa.
- Duration1 day 5h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥37,375($275)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Nagasaki then take a ferry to Fukue.
- Duration21h 40m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost¥32,855($240)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hirosaki and Gotō Islands
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Hirosaki to Gotō Islands by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥32,855 ($240) and will take around 21h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 6h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥46,685 ($340).
The distance between Hirosaki and Gotō Islands is around 1,543km (959 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,357km (843 miles)
It takes around 13hrs to get from Hirosaki and Gotō Islands by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Hirosaki to Gotō Islands is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 6h 35m and will set you back approx ¥46,685 ($340).
The cheapest way to travel between Hirosaki and Gotō Islands is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥32,855 ($240) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Hirosaki and Gotō Islands. We recommend that you fly from Aomori (AOJ) to Nagasaki (NGS) then take a ferry to Fukue. instead which will take 6h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Hirosaki and Gotō Islands. We recommend that you fly from Aomori (AOJ) to Nagasaki (NGS) then take a ferry to Fukue. instead which will take 6h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hirosaki to Gotō Islands. We recommend that you fly from Aomori (AOJ) to Nagasaki (NGS) then take a ferry to Fukue. instead which will take 6h 35m.
The closest major airport to Gotō Islands is Nagasaki Airport (NGS) (NGS) which is approximately 104km (65 miles) from Gotō Islands. Amakusa Airport (AXJ) (AXJ) and Fukuoka Airport (FUK) (FUK) 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 Hirosaki to Gotō Islands. We recommend that you take the train to Tokyo then Hakata and then to Nagasaki(Nagasaki) then take a ferry to Fukue. instead which will take 13hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hirosaki to Gotō Islands is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 13hrs and will usually cost around ¥56,815 ($415).
Compare travel optionsbetween Hirosaki and Gotō Islands
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Ferry + 2 similar | 6h 35m | ¥46,685($340) | 4 times a day | 1,543km (959 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Ferry | 6h 45m | ¥34,225($250) | every 20 mins | 1,696km (1,054 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Ferry | 7h 55m | ¥75,430($550) | 4 times a day | 1,622km (1,008 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 13hrs | ¥56,815($415) | 4 times a day | 2,044km (1,270 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 1 day 5h | ¥37,375($275) | once daily | 2,018km (1,254 miles) |
| Bus to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal, ferry | 1 day 6h | ¥34,910($255) | once daily | 2,075km (1,289 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 21h 40m | ¥32,855($240) | 4 times a day | 1,811km (1,125 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Hirosaki and Gotō Islands
Bus companies
Jam Jam Liner
Nishitetsu
Konan Bus
JR Bus Kanto
Kintetsu Bus
Ferry operators
Kyuushuu Shosen
Airlines
Solaseed Air
Fuji Dream
Train operators
Airports near Gotō Islands
The following major airports near Gotō Islands offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Nagasaki Airport (NGS)
- Distance
- 104km (65 miles) from Gotō Islands
Amakusa Airport (AXJ)
- Distance
- 125km (78 miles) from Gotō Islands
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
- Distance
- 179km (111 miles) from Gotō Islands