The distance between Itsukushima and Koyasan is around 425km (264 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes around 3h 30m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Itsukushima to Koyasan 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 Koyasan → Itsukushima if you're planning a return trip.
Take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then take the train to Shin-Osaka and then to Hineno.
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Take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then take the bus to Okayama IC and then to Kansai Airport Terminal 1.
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Take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then drive to Koyasan Reihōkan.
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There are several options for getting from Itsukushima to Koyasan by ferry, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around ¥6,710 ($49) and will take around 5h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥33,405 ($245).
The distance between Itsukushima and Koyasan is around 425km (264 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 300km (187 miles)
It takes around 3h 30m to get from Itsukushima and Koyasan by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Itsukushima to Koyasan is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx ¥33,405 ($245).
The cheapest way to travel between Itsukushima and Koyasan is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around ¥6,710 ($49) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Itsukushima and Koyasan. We recommend that you take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then take the train to Shin-Osaka and then to Hineno. instead which will take 3h 30m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Itsukushima and Koyasan. We recommend that you take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then take the train to Shin-Osaka and then to Hineno. instead which will take 3h 30m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Itsukushima to Koyasan. We recommend that you take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then take the train to Shin-Osaka and then to Hineno. instead which will take 3h 30m.
The closest major airport to Koyasan is Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) which is approximately 38km (24 miles) from Koyasan. Kobe Airport (UKB) (UKB) and Itami Airport (ITM) (ITM) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Itsukushima to Koyasan. We recommend that you take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then take the train to Shin-Osaka and then to Hineno. instead which will take 3h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Itsukushima to Koyasan is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around ¥33,405 ($245).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Ferry and Train + 2 similar | 3h 30m | ¥33,405($245) | hourly | 425km (264 miles) |
Ferry, Train and Bus | 5h 45m | ¥12,595($90) | once daily | 433km (269 miles) |
Ferry, Bus and Train | 8h 10m | ¥11,090($81) | every 20 mins | 429km (266 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 8hrs | ¥10,265($75) | once daily | 470km (292 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 5h 15m | ¥6,710($49) | every 15 mins | 434km (270 miles) |
JR Miyajima Ferry
Miyajima Matsudai Kisen
Aqua-net Hiroshima
Nankai Railways
Kansai Airport Transportation Enterprise
Chugoku JR Bus Company
Ryobi Express
The following major airports near Koyasan offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.