How to travel from Kamakura to Hagi, Japan

The distance between Kamakura and Hagi is around 830km (516 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 35m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Kamakura to Hagi by 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 HagiKamakura if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Iwami (IWJ) then take the train to Higashihagi.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    ¥30,530($225)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Hiroshima then Asa and then to Nagatoshi.

  • Duration6h 60m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥26,695($195)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Kyōto and then to Hagi BC.

  • Duration21h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥19,850($145)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Hagi.

  • Duration10h 40m
  • Distance947km (589 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kamakura and Hagi

There are several options for getting from Kamakura to Hagi by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥19,850 ($145) and will take around 21h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥30,530 ($225).

The distance between Kamakura and Hagi is around 830km (516 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 750km (466 miles)

It takes around 6h 60m to get from Kamakura and Hagi by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kamakura to Hagi is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx ¥30,530 ($225).

The cheapest way to travel between Kamakura and Hagi, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥19,850 ($145) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kamakura and Hagi. It typically takes around 6h 60m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kamakura to Hagi. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Ofuna, Odawara, Hiroshima, Asa and Nagatoshi. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 60m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Kamakura and Hagi. Trains depart once daily and will take around 6h 60m, 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 Hagi. It typically takes around 21h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Kamakura to Hagi. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Kyōto. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 21h 40m.

Nankai Bus and Kintetsu Bus run regular bus services between Kamakura and Hagi. Buses run once daily and take around 21h 40m 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 Hagi. We recommend that you fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Iwami (IWJ) then take the train to Higashihagi. instead which will take 3h 35m.

The closest major airport to Hagi is Hagi-Iwami Airport (IWJ) (IWJ) which is approximately 47km (29 miles) from Hagi. Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ) (UBJ) and Fukuoka Airport (FUK) (FUK) 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 Hagi. The distance is around 947km (589 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kamakura to Hagi is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 60m and will usually cost around ¥26,695 ($195).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Kamakura and Hagi

Transport options from Kamakura to Hagi
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
3h 35m
¥30,530($225)
every 4 hours830km (516 miles)
Train to Yokohama, plane and bus4hrs
¥25,190($185)
twice daily912km (567 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 25m
¥39,290($285)
twice daily1,004km (624 miles)
Train to Yokohama, plane and bus4h 30m
¥23,545($170)
twice daily897km (558 miles)
Train
6h 60m
¥26,695($195)
once daily999km (621 miles)
Bus
21h 40m
¥19,850($145)
once daily1,001km (622 miles)
Drive
10h 40m
¥14,240($105)
on demand947km (589 miles)

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Airports near Hagi

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

IWJ
Hagi-Iwami Airport (IWJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
47km (29 miles) from Hagi
UBJ
Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
54km (34 miles) from Hagi
FUK
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
International Airport
Distance
127km (79 miles) from Hagi