How to travel from Itsukushima to Akō, Japan
The distance between Itsukushima and Akō is around 234km (145 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes around 1h 55m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Itsukushima to Akō by ferry, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Akō → Itsukushima if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then take the train to Hiroshima then Okayama and then to Aioi(Hyogo).
- Duration1h 55m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost¥16,840($125)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then drive to Akō.
- Duration2h 50m
- Departsevery 15 mins
- Typical cost¥3,835($28)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Itsukushima and Akō
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Itsukushima to Akō by ferry, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around ¥3,835 ($28) and will take around 2h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥16,840 ($125).
The distance between Itsukushima and Akō is around 234km (145 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 198km (123 miles)
It takes around 1h 55m to get from Itsukushima and Akō by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Itsukushima to Akō is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx ¥16,840 ($125).
The cheapest way to travel between Itsukushima and Akō is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around ¥3,835 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Itsukushima and Akō. We recommend that you take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then take the train to Hiroshima then Okayama and then to Aioi(Hyogo). instead which will take 1h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Itsukushima and Akō. We recommend that you take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then take the train to Hiroshima then Okayama and then to Aioi(Hyogo). instead which will take 1h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Itsukushima to Akō. We recommend that you take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then take the train to Hiroshima then Okayama and then to Aioi(Hyogo). instead which will take 1h 55m.
The closest major airport to Akō is Okayama Airport (OKJ) (OKJ) which is approximately 48km (30 miles) from Akō. Takamatsu Airport (TAK) (TAK) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) 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 Itsukushima to Akō. We recommend that you take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then take the train to Hiroshima then Okayama and then to Aioi(Hyogo). instead which will take 1h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Itsukushima to Akō is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 1h 55m and will usually cost around ¥16,840 ($125).
Compare travel optionsbetween Itsukushima and Akō
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Train + 2 similar | 1h 55m | ¥16,840($125) | hourly | 240km (149 miles) |
| Ferry, Train and Bus | 3hrs | ¥7,120($52) | once daily | 236km (147 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 3h 45m | ¥14,240($105) | hourly | 259km (161 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 2h 50m | ¥3,835($28) | every 15 mins | 234km (145 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Itsukushima and Akō
Ferry operators
JR Miyajima Ferry
Miyajima Matsudai Kisen
Train operators
Bus companies
Ryobi Express
Ako City
Airports near Akō
The following major airports near Akō offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Okayama Airport (OKJ)
- Distance
- 48km (30 miles) from Akō
Takamatsu Airport (TAK)
- Distance
- 71km (44 miles) from Akō
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
- Distance
- 89km (55 miles) from Akō