How to travel from Itsukushima to Shikoku, Japan
The distance between Itsukushima and Shikoku is around 221km (137 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes around 4hrs.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Itsukushima to Shikoku 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 Shikoku → Itsukushima if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then take the train to Okayama and then to Kochi(Kochi).
- Duration4hrs
- Departshourly
- Typical cost¥13,415($100)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Hiroshima Port and then to Matsuyama then take the bus to Harimayabashi.
- Duration4h 45m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost¥17,250($125)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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 Kure then take a ferry to Matsuyama then drive to Kōchi.
- Duration4h 35m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost¥7,530($55)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Itsukushima and Shikoku
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Itsukushima to Shikoku by ferry, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around ¥7,530 ($55) and will take around 4h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥13,415 ($100).
The distance between Itsukushima and Shikoku is around 221km (137 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 126km (78 miles)
It takes around 4hrs to get from Itsukushima and Shikoku by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Itsukushima to Shikoku is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx ¥13,415 ($100).
The cheapest way to travel between Itsukushima and Shikoku is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around ¥7,530 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Itsukushima and Shikoku. We recommend that you take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then take the train to Okayama and then to Kochi(Kochi). instead which will take 4hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Itsukushima and Shikoku. We recommend that you take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then take the train to Okayama and then to Kochi(Kochi). instead which will take 4hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Itsukushima to Shikoku. We recommend that you take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then take the train to Okayama and then to Kochi(Kochi). instead which will take 4hrs.
The closest major airport to Shikoku is Kochi Ryoma Airport (KCZ) (KCZ) which is approximately 28km (17 miles) from Shikoku. Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) and Fukuoka Airport (FUK) (FUK) 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 Shikoku. We recommend that you take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then take the train to Okayama and then to Kochi(Kochi). instead which will take 4hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Itsukushima to Shikoku is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around ¥13,415 ($100).
Compare travel optionsbetween Itsukushima and Shikoku
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Train | 4hrs | ¥13,415($100) | hourly | 348km (216 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 4h 45m | ¥17,250($125) | 5 times a day | 245km (152 miles) |
| Ferry to Miyajimaguchi, bus | 5h 35m | ¥9,995($73) | 5 times a day | 411km (256 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 4h 35m | ¥7,530($55) | hourly | 221km (137 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Itsukushima and Shikoku
Ferry operators
JR Miyajima Ferry
Miyajima Matsudai Kisen
Setonaikaikisen
Bus companies
JR Shikoku Bus
Chugoku JR Bus Company
Train operators
Airports near Shikoku
The following major airports near Shikoku offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Kochi Ryoma Airport (KCZ)
- Distance
- 28km (17 miles) from Shikoku
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
- Distance
- 198km (123 miles) from Shikoku
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
- Distance
- 271km (169 miles) from Shikoku