How to travel from Imabari-shi to Hyuga, Japan

The distance between Imabari-shi and Hyuga is around 290km (180 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Imabari-shi to Hyuga by train, ferry, 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 and Plane

Take the train to Matsuyama(Ehime) then fly from Matsuyama (MYJ) to Miyazaki (KMI) then take the train to Hyugashi.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    ¥23,000($170)
Operated by

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Train and Ferry

Take the train to Matsuyama(Ehime) and then to Yawatahama then take a ferry to 臼杵港 then take the train to Hyugashi.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥9,995($73)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Okayama, Kokura then Oita and then to Hyugashi.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥22,450($165)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Mitsuhama then take a ferry to Yanai then drive to Hyūga.

  • Duration8h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥10,265($75)
Operated by

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Imabari-shi and Hyuga

There are several options for getting from Imabari-shi to Hyuga by train, ferry, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take a ferry which costs around ¥9,995 ($73) and will take around 6h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥23,000 ($170).

The distance between Imabari-shi and Hyuga is around 290km (180 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 223km (139 miles)

It takes around 6h 15m to get from Imabari-shi and Hyuga by train and ferry.

The quickest way to get from Imabari-shi to Hyuga is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx ¥23,000 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Imabari-shi and Hyuga is to take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥9,995 ($73) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Imabari-shi and Hyuga. It typically takes around 7h 25m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Imabari-shi to Hyuga. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Okayama, Kokura and Oita. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 25m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Imabari-shi and Hyuga. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 7h 25m, 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 Imabari-shi and Hyuga. We recommend that you take the train to Matsuyama(Ehime) then fly from Matsuyama (MYJ) to Miyazaki (KMI) then take the train to Hyugashi. instead which will take 3h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Imabari-shi to Hyuga. We recommend that you take the train to Matsuyama(Ehime) then fly from Matsuyama (MYJ) to Miyazaki (KMI) then take the train to Hyugashi. instead which will take 3h 35m.

The closest major airport to Hyuga is Miyazaki Airport (KMI) (KMI) which is approximately 64km (39 miles) from Hyuga. Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) (KMJ) 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 Imabari-shi to Hyuga. We recommend that you take the train to Matsuyama(Ehime) and then to Yawatahama then take a ferry to 臼杵港 then take the train to Hyugashi. instead which will take 6h 15m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Imabari-shi to Hyuga is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 6h 15m and will usually cost around ¥9,995 ($73).

How do I get from Imabari-shi to Hyuga

Compare travel optionsbetween Imabari-shi and Hyuga

Transport options from Imabari-shi to Hyuga
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
3h 35m
¥23,000($170)
hourly548km (340 miles)
Train and Ferry
6h 15m
¥9,995($73)
every 4 hours290km (180 miles)
Train
7h 25m
¥22,450($165)
every 3 hours775km (482 miles)
Car and Ferry
8h 15m
¥10,265($75)
hourly506km (314 miles)

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Airports near Hyuga

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

KMI
Miyazaki Airport (KMI)
Domestic Airport
Distance
64km (39 miles) from Hyuga
KMJ
Kumamoto Airport (KMJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
85km (53 miles) from Hyuga
FUK
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
International Airport
Distance
170km (105 miles) from Hyuga