How to travel from Itsukushima to Asago, Japan
The distance between Itsukushima and Asago is around 308km (192 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes around 2h 40m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Itsukushima to Asago 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 Asago → Itsukushima if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then take the train to Himeji and then to Wadayama.
- Duration2h 40m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥9,855($72)
Multiple operators
3 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 Asago.
- Duration3h 55m
- Departsevery 15 mins
- Typical cost¥5,200($38)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Itsukushima and Asago
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Itsukushima to Asago by ferry, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around ¥5,200 ($38) and will take around 3h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥9,855 ($72).
The distance between Itsukushima and Asago is around 308km (192 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 261km (162 miles)
It takes around 2h 40m to get from Itsukushima and Asago by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Itsukushima to Asago is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx ¥9,855 ($72).
The cheapest way to travel between Itsukushima and Asago is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around ¥5,200 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Itsukushima and Asago. We recommend that you take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then take the train to Himeji and then to Wadayama. instead which will take 2h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Itsukushima and Asago. We recommend that you take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then take the train to Himeji and then to Wadayama. instead which will take 2h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Itsukushima to Asago. We recommend that you take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then take the train to Himeji and then to Wadayama. instead which will take 2h 40m.
The closest major airport to Asago is Tajima Airport (TJH) (TJH) which is approximately 20km (13 miles) from Asago. Tottori Airport (TTJ) (TTJ) 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 Asago. We recommend that you take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then take the train to Himeji and then to Wadayama. instead which will take 2h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Itsukushima to Asago is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around ¥9,855 ($72).
Compare travel optionsbetween Itsukushima and Asago
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Train + 3 similar | 2h 40m | ¥9,855($72) | twice daily | 308km (192 miles) |
| Ferry to Miyajimaguchi, train | 3h 10m | ¥8,760($64) | hourly | 308km (192 miles) |
| Ferry, Train and Bus | 4h 10m | ¥13,005($95) | every 20 mins | 418km (260 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 5h 25m | ¥9,855($72) | every 4 hours | 326km (203 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 3h 55m | ¥5,200($38) | every 15 mins | 331km (206 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Itsukushima and Asago
Ferry operators
JR Miyajima Ferry
Miyajima Matsudai Kisen
Aqua-net Hiroshima
Bus companies
Zentan Bus
Ryobi Express
Train operators
Airports near Asago
The following major airports near Asago offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Tajima Airport (TJH)
- Distance
- 20km (13 miles) from Asago
Tottori Airport (TTJ)
- Distance
- 65km (41 miles) from Asago
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
- Distance
- 107km (66 miles) from Asago