How to travel from Hyuga to Shimoda, Japan

The distance between Hyuga and Shimoda is around 1,018km (632 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 55m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Hyuga to Shimoda by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Miyazaki Airport then fly from Miyazaki (KMI) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Atami and then to Izukyu Shimoda.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    ¥33,540($245)
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Train

Take the train to Oita, Kokura, Nagoya then Atami and then to Izukyu Shimoda.

  • Duration10hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥34,360($250)
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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Shimoda.

  • Duration13h 50m
  • Distance1,215km (755 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hyuga and Shimoda

There are several options for getting from Hyuga to Shimoda by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train, then take the bus and then fly which costs around ¥32,580 ($240) and will take around 7h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥33,540 ($245).

The distance between Hyuga and Shimoda is around 1,018km (632 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 723km (449 miles)

It takes around 4h 55m to get from Hyuga and Shimoda by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hyuga to Shimoda is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx ¥33,540 ($245).

The cheapest way to travel between Hyuga and Shimoda, if you exclude driving, is to take the train, then take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around ¥32,580 ($240) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hyuga and Shimoda. It typically takes around 10hrs and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hyuga to Shimoda. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Oita, Kokura, Nagoya and Atami. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 10hrs.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Hyuga and Shimoda. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 10hrs, 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 Hyuga and Shimoda. We recommend that you take the train to Miyazaki Airport then fly from Miyazaki (KMI) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Atami and then to Izukyu Shimoda. instead which will take 4h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hyuga to Shimoda. We recommend that you take the train to Miyazaki Airport then fly from Miyazaki (KMI) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Atami and then to Izukyu Shimoda. instead which will take 4h 55m.

The closest major airport to Shimoda is Shizuoka Airport (FSZ) (FSZ) which is approximately 70km (44 miles) from Shimoda. Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) (HND) and Narita International Airport (NRT) (NRT) 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 Hyuga and Shimoda. The distance is around 1,215km (755 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hyuga to Shimoda is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around ¥33,540 ($245).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hyuga and Shimoda

Transport options from Hyuga to Shimoda
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
4h 55m
¥33,540($245)
every 4 hours1,108km (688 miles)
Train to Miyazaki Airport, plane6h 15m
¥37,645($275)
every 4 hours1,018km (632 miles)
Train, Bus and Plane7h 20m
¥32,580($240)
every 4 hours1,136km (706 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train7h 40m
¥34,910($255)
once daily1,183km (735 miles)
Train + 1 similar
10hrs
¥34,360($250)
every 4 hours1,250km (777 miles)
Train via Kokura10h 55m
¥36,550($265)
twice daily1,401km (870 miles)
Drive
13h 50m
¥18,210($135)
on demand1,215km (755 miles)

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Airports near Shimoda

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

FSZ
Shizuoka Airport (FSZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
70km (44 miles) from Shimoda
HND
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
International Airport
Distance
123km (77 miles) from Shimoda
NRT
Narita International Airport (NRT)
International Airport
Distance
179km (111 miles) from Shimoda