How to travel from Ishigaki Island to Himeji, Japan
The distance between Ishigaki Island and Himeji is around 1,625km (1,010 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 10m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Ishigaki Island to Himeji 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 Himeji → Ishigaki Island if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from New Ishigaki (ISG) to Kobe (UKB) then take the train to Himeji.
- Duration4h 10m
- Flight time2h 40m
- Typical cost¥46,820($340)
Multiple operators
Fly to Osaka Kansai (KIX), train
Fly from New Ishigaki (ISG) to Osaka Kansai (KIX) then take the train to Shinimamiya and then to Himeji.
- Duration4h 30m
- Flight time2h 15m
- Typical cost¥18,755($135)
Multiple operators
Fly to Osaka Itami (ITM), Train
Fly from New Ishigaki (ISG) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Himeji.
- Duration4h 40m
- Flight time2h 50m
- Typical cost¥26,970($195)
Multiple operators
Fly to Okayama (OKJ), Train
Fly from New Ishigaki (ISG) to Okayama (OKJ) then take the train to Himeji.
- Duration4h 10m
- Flight time2h 50m
- Typical cost¥25,190($185)
Multiple operators
Fly to Chūbu Centrair (NGO), Train
Fly from New Ishigaki (ISG) to Chūbu Centrair (NGO) then take the train to Himeji.
- Duration4h 45m
- Flight time2h 20m
- Typical cost¥25,190($185)
Multiple operators
Fly to Takamatsu (TAK), train
Fly from New Ishigaki (ISG) to Takamatsu (TAK) then take the train to Okayama and then to Himeji.
- Duration5h 20m
- Flight time2h 50m
- Typical cost¥25,055($185)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ishigaki Island and Himeji
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Ishigaki Island to Himeji by plane and train. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around ¥18,755 ($135) and will take around 4h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥46,820 ($340).
The distance between Ishigaki Island and Himeji is around 1,625km (1,010 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,543km (959 miles)
It takes around 4h 10m to get from Ishigaki Island and Himeji by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Ishigaki Island to Himeji is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx ¥46,820 ($340).
The cheapest way to travel between Ishigaki Island and Himeji is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥18,755 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ishigaki Island to Himeji. We recommend that you fly from New Ishigaki (ISG) to Kobe (UKB) then take the train to Himeji. instead which will take 4h 10m.
The closest major airport to Himeji is Kobe Airport (UKB) (UKB) which is approximately 53km (33 miles) from Himeji. Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) and Itami Airport (ITM) (ITM) 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 Himeji is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around ¥46,820 ($340).
Compare travel optionsbetween Ishigaki Island and Himeji
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train | 4h 10m | ¥46,820($340) | hourly | 1,663km (1,034 miles) |
Fly to Osaka Kansai (KIX), train | 4h 30m | ¥18,755($135) | hourly | 1,692km (1,051 miles) |
Fly to Osaka Itami (ITM), Train | 4h 40m | ¥26,970($195) | hourly | 1,715km (1,066 miles) |
Fly to Okayama (OKJ), Train | 4h 10m | ¥25,190($185) | every 2 hours | 1,625km (1,010 miles) |
Fly to Chūbu Centrair (NGO), Train | 4h 45m | ¥25,190($185) | hourly | 1,990km (1,237 miles) |
Fly to Takamatsu (TAK), train | 5h 20m | ¥25,055($185) | hourly | 1,654km (1,028 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Ishigaki Island and Himeji
Airlines
Solaseed Air
Peach Aviation Limited
Japan Transocean Air
Train operators
Nankai Railways
Airports near Himeji
The following major airports near Himeji offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Kobe Airport (UKB)
- Distance
- 53km (33 miles) from Himeji
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
- Distance
- 66km (41 miles) from Himeji
Itami Airport (ITM)
- Distance
- 69km (43 miles) from Himeji