How to travel from Ishigaki Island to Hakuba, Japan

The distance between Ishigaki Island and Hakuba is around 1,980km (1,230 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 35m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Ishigaki Island to Hakuba by plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out HakubaIshigaki Island if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from New Ishigaki (ISG) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Nagano.

  • Duration6h 5m
  • Flight time2h 35m
  • Typical cost
    ¥47,095($345)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Fly to Komatsu (KMQ), Train

Fly from New Ishigaki (ISG) to Komatsu (KMQ) then take the train to Nagano.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Flight time3hrs
  • Typical cost
    ¥45,450($330)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Fly to Tokyo Narita (NRT), train

Fly from New Ishigaki (ISG) to Tokyo Narita (NRT) then take the train to Keisei-Ueno and then to Nagano.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Flight time2h 50m
  • Typical cost
    ¥28,475($210)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Fly to Toyama (TOY), Train

Fly from New Ishigaki (ISG) to Toyama (TOY) then take the train to Nagano.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Flight time3h 35m
  • Typical cost
    ¥45,585($335)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Fly to Chūbu Centrair (NGO), train

Fly from New Ishigaki (ISG) to Chūbu Centrair (NGO) then take the train to Matsumoto then Shinano-Omachi and then to Hakuba.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    ¥24,095($175)
Operated by

Multiple operators

🚀 Fastest
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Fly

Fly from New Ishigaki (ISG) to Matsumoto (MMJ).

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Flight time3h 20m
  • Typical cost
    ¥24,095($175)
Operated by

Peach Aviation Limited

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ishigaki Island and Hakuba

There are several options for getting from Ishigaki Island to Hakuba by plane and train. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around ¥24,095 ($175) and will take around 7hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥24,095 ($175).

The distance between Ishigaki Island and Hakuba is around 1,980km (1,230 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,895km (1,177 miles)

It takes around 6h 5m to get from Ishigaki Island and Hakuba by plane and train.

The quickest way to get from Ishigaki Island to Hakuba is to fly which takes around 5h 35m and will set you back approx ¥24,095 ($175).

The cheapest way to travel between Ishigaki Island and Hakuba is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥24,095 ($175) for a standard one-way ticket.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Ishigaki Island and Hakuba. Flights depart from New Ishigaki (ISG) and arrive at Matsumoto (MMJ) - via Fukuoka (FUK). The flight takes around 3h 20m.

There is no direct flight from Ishigaki Island to Hakuba. There is however a flight that goes via Fukuoka (FUK). This services will take at least 5h 35m (not including layover time).

The flight from Ishigaki Island to Hakuba typically takes around 3h 20m. Flights depart from New Ishigaki (ISG) and and arrive into Matsumoto (MMJ).

The closest major airport to Hakuba is Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) (MMJ) which is approximately 59km (37 miles) from Hakuba. Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) (HND) and Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) (NGO) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ishigaki Island to Hakuba is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 6h 5m and will usually cost around ¥47,095 ($345).

How do I get from Ishigaki Island to Hakuba

Compare travel optionsbetween Ishigaki Island and Hakuba

Transport options from Ishigaki Island to Hakuba
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
6h 5m
¥47,095($345)
every 4 hours2,239km (1,391 miles)
Fly to Komatsu (KMQ), Train
6h 20m
¥45,450($330)
every 4 hours2,122km (1,318 miles)
Fly to Tokyo Narita (NRT), train
6h 35m
¥28,475($210)
every 4 hours2,338km (1,453 miles)
Fly to Toyama (TOY), Train
6h 30m
¥45,585($335)
every 4 hours2,439km (1,515 miles)
Fly to Chūbu Centrair (NGO), train
7hrs
¥24,095($175)
every 3 hours1,980km (1,230 miles)
Fly
5h 35m
¥24,095($175)
every 3 hours2,012km (1,250 miles)

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Airports near Hakuba

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

MMJ
Matsumoto Airport (MMJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
59km (37 miles) from Hakuba
HND
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
International Airport
Distance
215km (133 miles) from Hakuba
NGO
Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)
International Airport
Distance
226km (140 miles) from Hakuba