How to travel from Itsukushima to Kamakura, Japan
The distance between Itsukushima and Kamakura is around 752km (467 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Itsukushima to Kamakura by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kamakura → Itsukushima if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Plane
Take a ferry to Hiroshima Port and then to Matsuyama then fly from Matsuyama (MYJ) to Tokyo Haneda (HND).
- Duration4h 30m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost¥43,395($315)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then take the train to Shin-Yokohama.
- Duration5h 30m
- Departsevery 30 mins
- Typical cost¥26,010($190)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then drive to Kamakura.
- Duration9h 10m
- Departsevery 15 mins
- Typical cost¥11,910($87)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Itsukushima and Kamakura
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Itsukushima to Kamakura by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around ¥11,910 ($87) and will take around 9h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥41,755 ($305).
The distance between Itsukushima and Kamakura is around 752km (467 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 671km (417 miles)
It takes around 5h 30m to get from Itsukushima and Kamakura by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Itsukushima to Kamakura is to take a ferry, then take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx ¥41,755 ($305).
The cheapest way to travel between Itsukushima and Kamakura is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around ¥11,910 ($87) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Itsukushima and Kamakura. We recommend that you take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then take the train to Iwakuni then fly from Iwakuni Kintaikyo (IWK) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Yokohama and then to Kamakura. instead which will take 3hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Itsukushima and Kamakura. We recommend that you take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then take the train to Iwakuni then fly from Iwakuni Kintaikyo (IWK) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Yokohama and then to Kamakura. instead which will take 3hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Itsukushima to Kamakura. We recommend that you take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then take the train to Hiroshima then take the bus to Hiroshima Airport then fly from Hiroshima (HIJ) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Yokohama and then to Kamakura. instead which will take 3h 35m.
The closest major airport to Kamakura is Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) (HND) which is approximately 33km (20 miles) from Kamakura. Narita International Airport (NRT) (NRT) and Ibaraki Airport (IBR) (IBR) 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 Kamakura. We recommend that you take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then take the train to Shin-Yokohama. instead which will take 5h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Itsukushima to Kamakura is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around ¥26,010 ($190).
Compare travel optionsbetween Itsukushima and Kamakura
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Plane + 3 similar | 4h 30m | ¥43,395($315) | every 4 hours | 808km (502 miles) |
| Ferry, Train and Plane | 3hrs | ¥41,755($305) | every 4 hours | 772km (480 miles) |
| Ferry to Miyajimaguchi, train and plane | 4hrs | ¥29,570($215) | every 3 hours | 1,011km (628 miles) |
| Ferry, Train, Bus and Plane | 3h 35m | ¥22,590($165) | hourly | 752km (467 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 2 similar | 5h 30m | ¥26,010($190) | every 30 mins | 843km (524 miles) |
| Ferry, Train and Bus | 10h 10m | ¥21,220($155) | once daily | 823km (511 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 13h 40m | ¥20,400($150) | once daily | 890km (553 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 9h 10m | ¥11,910($87) | every 15 mins | 804km (500 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Itsukushima and Kamakura
Ferry operators
JR Miyajima Ferry
Miyajima Matsudai Kisen
Aqua-net Hiroshima
Setonaikaikisen
Train operators
Airlines
Star Flyer
Bus companies
Jam Jam Liner
Chugoku JR Bus Company
Airports near Kamakura
The following major airports near Kamakura offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
- Distance
- 33km (20 miles) from Kamakura
Narita International Airport (NRT)
- Distance
- 91km (56 miles) from Kamakura
Ibaraki Airport (IBR)
- Distance
- 123km (76 miles) from Kamakura