How to travel from Kamakura to Imabari-shi, Japan
The distance between Kamakura and Imabari-shi is around 751km (466 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Kamakura to Imabari-shi 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 Imabari-shi → Kamakura if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Yokohama and then to Keikyu Kamata then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Matsuyama (MYJ) then take the train to Imabari.
- Duration3h 20m
- Flight time1h 30m
- Typical cost¥38,060($280)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Okayama and then to Imabari.
- Duration5h 60m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost¥25,600($185)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Kannoji Staton then take the train to Imabari.
- Duration14h 10m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥19,305($140)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kamakura and Imabari-shi
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kamakura to Imabari-shi by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ¥17,795 ($130) and will take around 15h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥38,060 ($280).
The distance between Kamakura and Imabari-shi is around 751km (466 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 615km (382 miles)
It takes around 5h 60m to get from Kamakura and Imabari-shi by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Kamakura to Imabari-shi is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx ¥38,060 ($280).
The cheapest way to travel between Kamakura and Imabari-shi, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥17,795 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Kamakura and Imabari-shi. It typically takes around 5h 60m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Kamakura to Imabari-shi. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Ofuna, Shinagawa and Okayama. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 60m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Kamakura and Imabari-shi. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 60m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kamakura and Imabari-shi. We recommend that you take the train to Yokohama and then to Keikyu Kamata then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Matsuyama (MYJ) then take the train to Imabari. instead which will take 3h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kamakura to Imabari-shi. We recommend that you take the train to Yokohama and then to Keikyu Kamata then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Matsuyama (MYJ) then take the train to Imabari. instead which will take 3h 20m.
The closest major airport to Imabari-shi is Matsuyama Airport (MYJ) (MYJ) which is approximately 38km (23 miles) from Imabari-shi. 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
Yes it is possible to drive from Kamakura and Imabari-shi. The distance is around 764km (475 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kamakura to Imabari-shi is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 60m and will usually cost around ¥25,600 ($185).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kamakura and Imabari-shi
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 4 similar | 3h 20m | ¥38,060($280) | hourly | 773km (480 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 4h 50m | ¥48,875($355) | hourly | 751km (466 miles) |
| Fly to Okayama (OKJ), Train | 4h 50m | ¥33,130($240) | every 2 hours | 770km (479 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 4h 10m | ¥30,390($220) | 4 times a week | 794km (493 miles) |
| Plane, Bus and Train | 5h 15m | ¥40,250($295) | hourly | 779km (484 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 5h 60m | ¥25,600($185) | hourly | 875km (543 miles) |
| Train via Nagoya | 6h 50m | ¥25,600($185) | hourly | 803km (499 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 14h 10m | ¥19,305($140) | once daily | 926km (575 miles) |
| Bus to Minatomachi, train | 15h 50m | ¥17,795($130) | once daily | 814km (506 miles) |
Drive | 8h 35m | ¥11,090($81) | on demand | 764km (475 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kamakura and Imabari-shi
Bus companies
JR Bus Kanto
Nankai Bus
JR Shikoku Bus
Tokushima Bus Co
Train operators
Keikyu Railways
Airlines
Airports near Imabari-shi
The following major airports near Imabari-shi offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Matsuyama Airport (MYJ)
- Distance
- 38km (23 miles) from Imabari-shi
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
- Distance
- 211km (131 miles) from Imabari-shi
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
- Distance
- 242km (150 miles) from Imabari-shi