How to travel from Itsukushima to Hamada, Japan
The distance between Itsukushima and Hamada is around 117km (73 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then drive which takes around 1h 25m.
2 routes found
We've found 2 different ways to get from Itsukushima to Hamada by ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Hamada → Itsukushima if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Motoyasu Pier Hiroshima then take the bus to Kurokawacho.
- Duration3h 5m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost¥5,200($38)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then drive to Hamada.
- Duration1h 25m
- Departsevery 15 mins
- Typical cost¥2,055($15)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Itsukushima and Hamada
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Itsukushima to Hamada by ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around ¥2,055 ($15) and will take around 1h 25m.
The distance between Itsukushima and Hamada is around 117km (73 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 73km (45 miles)
It takes around 3h 5m to get from Itsukushima and Hamada by ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from Itsukushima to Hamada is to take a ferry and then drive which takes around 1h 25m and will set you back approx ¥2,055 ($15).
The cheapest way to travel between Itsukushima and Hamada is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around ¥2,055 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Itsukushima and Hamada. We recommend that you take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then drive to Hamada. instead which will take 1h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Itsukushima and Hamada. We recommend that you take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then drive to Hamada. instead which will take 1h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Itsukushima to Hamada. We recommend that you take a ferry to Motoyasu Pier Hiroshima then take the bus to Kurokawacho. instead which will take 3h 5m.
The closest major airport to Hamada is Hagi-Iwami Airport (IWJ) (IWJ) which is approximately 36km (23 miles) from Hamada. Fukuoka Airport (FUK) (FUK) 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 Hamada. We recommend that you take a ferry to Motoyasu Pier Hiroshima then take the bus to Kurokawacho. instead which will take 3h 5m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Itsukushima to Hamada is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 5m and will usually cost around ¥5,200 ($38).
Compare travel optionsbetween Itsukushima and Hamada
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Bus | 3h 5m | ¥5,200($38) | every 4 hours | 129km (80 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 1h 25m | ¥2,055($15) | every 15 mins | 117km (73 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Itsukushima and Hamada
Ferry operators
Aqua-net Hiroshima
JR Miyajima Ferry
Miyajima Matsudai Kisen
Bus companies
Chugoku JR Bus Company
Airports near Hamada
The following major airports near Hamada offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Hagi-Iwami Airport (IWJ)
- Distance
- 36km (23 miles) from Hamada
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
- Distance
- 210km (130 miles) from Hamada
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
- Distance
- 294km (183 miles) from Hamada