How to travel from Kamakura to Masuda, Japan

The distance between Kamakura and Masuda is around 783km (486 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 35m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Kamakura to Masuda by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Yokohama and then to Keikyu Kamata then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Iwami (IWJ).

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    ¥29,980($220)
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Train

Take the train to Shin-Yamaguchi and then to Masuda.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥26,970($195)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Hiroshima then take the bus to Hamada then take the train to Masuda.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥23,685($175)
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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Masuda.

  • Duration9h 50m
  • Distance891km (554 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kamakura and Masuda

There are several options for getting from Kamakura to Masuda by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ¥17,110 ($125) and will take around 15h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥29,980 ($220).

The distance between Kamakura and Masuda is around 783km (486 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 705km (438 miles)

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Kamakura and Masuda by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kamakura to Masuda is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx ¥29,980 ($220).

The cheapest way to travel between Kamakura and Masuda, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥17,110 ($125) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kamakura and Masuda. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kamakura to Masuda. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Yokohama, Shin-Yokohama and Shin-Yamaguchi. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Kamakura and Masuda. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 6h 20m, 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 Masuda. We recommend that you take the train to Yokohama and then to Keikyu Kamata then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Iwami (IWJ). instead which will take 2h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kamakura to Masuda. We recommend that you take the train to Yokohama and then to Keikyu Kamata then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Iwami (IWJ). instead which will take 2h 35m.

The closest major airport to Masuda is Hagi-Iwami Airport (IWJ) (IWJ) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Masuda. Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (IWK) (IWK) 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 Masuda. The distance is around 891km (554 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kamakura to Masuda is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around ¥29,980 ($220).

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Transport options from Kamakura to Masuda
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
2h 35m
¥29,980($220)
every 15 mins783km (486 miles)
Plane and Train4h 15m
¥32,170($235)
4 times a day818km (508 miles)
Train
6h 20m
¥26,970($195)
twice daily1,037km (644 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
7h 20m
¥23,685($175)
hourly977km (607 miles)
Train to Tokyo, bus15h 55m
¥17,110($125)
once daily1,026km (638 miles)
Drive
9h 50m
¥13,280($95)
on demand891km (554 miles)

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Airports near Masuda

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

IWJ
Hagi-Iwami Airport (IWJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
5km (3 miles) from Masuda
IWK
Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (IWK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
70km (43 miles) from Masuda
FUK
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
International Airport
Distance
177km (110 miles) from Masuda