How to travel from Itsukushima to Yamagata, Japan
The distance between Itsukushima and Yamagata is around 974km (605 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 15m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Itsukushima to Yamagata 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 Yamagata → 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 Yamagata (GAJ).
- Duration5hrs
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical cost¥40,110($295)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then take the train to Tokyo and then to Yamagata.
- Duration7h 20m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost¥35,045($255)
Multiple operators
Ferry to Motoyasu Pier Hiroshima, bus
Take a ferry to Motoyasu Pier Hiroshima then take the bus to Okayama Station West Gate then Osaka Station JR Express BT and then to Yamagata Yamako Bldg.
- Duration18h 25m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥22,590($165)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then drive to Yamagata.
- Duration12h 15m
- Departsevery 15 mins
- Typical cost¥15,605($115)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Itsukushima and Yamagata
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Itsukushima to Yamagata by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around ¥15,605 ($115) and will take around 12h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥42,440 ($310).
The distance between Itsukushima and Yamagata is around 974km (605 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 845km (525 miles)
It takes around 7h 20m to get from Itsukushima and Yamagata by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Itsukushima to Yamagata is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx ¥42,440 ($310).
The cheapest way to travel between Itsukushima and Yamagata is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around ¥15,605 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Itsukushima and Yamagata. We recommend that you take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then take the bus to Hiroshima Airport then fly from Hiroshima (HIJ) to Sendai (SDJ) then take the bus to Yamagata Kencho-mae. instead which will take 4h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Itsukushima and Yamagata. We recommend that you take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then take the bus to Hiroshima Airport then fly from Hiroshima (HIJ) to Sendai (SDJ) then take the bus to Yamagata Kencho-mae. instead which will take 4h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Itsukushima to Yamagata. We recommend that you take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then take the bus to Hiroshima Airport then fly from Hiroshima (HIJ) to Sendai (SDJ) then take the bus to Yamagata Kencho-mae. instead which will take 4h 15m.
The closest major airport to Yamagata is Yamagata Airport (GAJ) (GAJ) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from Yamagata. Sendai Airport (SDJ) (SDJ) and Narita International Airport (NRT) (NRT) 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 Yamagata. We recommend that you take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then take the train to Tokyo and then to Yamagata. instead which will take 7h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Itsukushima to Yamagata is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 7h 20m and will usually cost around ¥35,045 ($255).
Compare travel optionsbetween Itsukushima and Yamagata
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Plane + 3 similar | 5hrs | ¥40,110($295) | every 4 hours | 987km (613 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Plane | 4h 15m | ¥42,440($310) | every 30 mins | 974km (605 miles) |
| Ferry, Plane and Bus | 6hrs | ¥61,330($450) | every 4 hours | 1,055km (656 miles) |
| Ferry, Train, Plane and Bus | 5hrs | ¥60,375($440) | every 30 mins | 1,418km (881 miles) |
Ferry and Train | 7h 20m | ¥35,045($255) | hourly | 1,181km (734 miles) |
Ferry to Motoyasu Pier Hiroshima, bus + 1 similar | 18h 25m | ¥22,590($165) | once daily | 1,119km (695 miles) |
| Ferry and Bus | 18h 40m | ¥27,515($200) | once daily | 1,168km (726 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 12h 15m | ¥15,605($115) | every 15 mins | 1,063km (660 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Itsukushima and Yamagata
Ferry operators
JR Miyajima Ferry
Miyajima Matsudai Kisen
Aqua-net Hiroshima
Setonaikaikisen
Airlines
Ibex Airlines
Fuji Dream
Bus companies
Chugoku JR Bus Company
Shonai Kotsu
Ryobi Express
Yamako Bus
Train operators
Airports near Yamagata
The following major airports near Yamagata offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Yamagata Airport (GAJ)
- Distance
- 18km (11 miles) from Yamagata
Sendai Airport (SDJ)
- Distance
- 53km (33 miles) from Yamagata
Narita International Airport (NRT)
- Distance
- 276km (172 miles) from Yamagata