How to travel from Kamakura to Asago, Japan

The distance between Kamakura and Asago is around 542km (337 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 55m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Kamakura to Asago by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the bus to Fukuchiyama Station.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ¥14,240($105)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Kyoto and then to Fukuchiyama.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥16,430($120)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Ōsaka and then to Wadayama Station.

  • Duration12h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥12,595($90)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Asago.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Distance542km (337 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kamakura and Asago

There are several options for getting from Kamakura to Asago by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥12,595 ($90) and will take around 12h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥14,240 ($105).

The distance between Kamakura and Asago is around 542km (337 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 426km (264 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Kamakura and Asago by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kamakura to Asago is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx ¥14,240 ($105).

The cheapest way to travel between Kamakura and Asago, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥12,595 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kamakura and Asago. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kamakura to Asago. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Yokohama, Shin-Yokohama, Kyoto and Fukuchiyama. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Kamakura and Asago. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 4h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Kamakura and Asago. It typically takes around 12h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Kamakura to Asago. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ōsaka and Hankyu Sanbangai. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12h 10m.

Nankai Bus and Zentan Bus run regular bus services between Kamakura and Asago. Buses run once daily and take around 12h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kamakura to Asago. We recommend that you fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Kobe (UKB) then take the train to Wadayama. instead which will take 4h 10m.

The closest major airport to Asago is Tajima Airport (TJH) (TJH) which is approximately 20km (13 miles) from Asago. Tottori Airport (TTJ) (TTJ) 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

Yes it is possible to drive from Kamakura and Asago. The distance is around 542km (337 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kamakura to Asago is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around ¥16,430 ($120).

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Transport options from Kamakura to Asago
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 5 similar
3h 55m
¥14,240($105)
4 times a day574km (357 miles)
Fly to Okayama (OKJ), train4hrs
¥27,925($205)
twice daily746km (464 miles)
Plane and Train4h 10m
¥17,110($125)
twice daily600km (373 miles)
Fly to Tottori (TTJ), Train4h 20m
¥22,590($165)
once daily676km (420 miles)
Fly to Takamatsu (TAK), train5h 15m
¥20,945($155)
twice daily816km (507 miles)
Plane, Bus and Train4h 45m
¥28,065($205)
twice daily758km (471 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 20m
¥16,430($120)
every 2 hours598km (372 miles)
Train via Kyoto5h 50m
¥15,195($110)
every 2 hours561km (348 miles)
Bus
12h 10m
¥12,595($90)
once daily609km (378 miles)
Drive
6h 15m
¥8,075($59)
on demand542km (337 miles)

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Airports near Asago

The following major airports near Asago offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.

TJH
Tajima Airport (TJH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
20km (13 miles) from Asago
TTJ
Tottori Airport (TTJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
65km (41 miles) from Asago
KIX
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
International Airport
Distance
107km (66 miles) from Asago