How to travel from Kamakura to Miyajima, Japan
The distance between Kamakura and Miyajima is around 751km (466 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 5m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Kamakura to Miyajima by train, ferry, 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 Miyajima → Kamakura if you're planning a return trip.
Train, Plane and Ferry
Take the train to Yokohama and then to Keikyu Kamata then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Iwakuni Kintaikyo (IWK) then take the train to Miyajimaguchi then take a ferry to Miyajima.
- Duration3h 5m
- Flight time1h 35m
- Typical cost¥26,420($195)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Hiroshima then take a ferry to Miyajima.
- Duration4h 50m
- Departsevery 30 mins
- Typical cost¥20,535($150)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Car and Ferry
Drive to Miyajimaguchi then take a ferry to Miyajima.
- Duration9h 10m
- Departsevery 15 mins
- Typical cost¥12,320($90)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kamakura and Miyajima
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kamakura to Miyajima by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥12,320 ($90) and will take around 9h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥26,420 ($195).
The distance between Kamakura and Miyajima is around 751km (466 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 671km (417 miles)
It takes around 4h 50m to get from Kamakura and Miyajima by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Kamakura to Miyajima is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx ¥26,420 ($195).
The cheapest way to travel between Kamakura and Miyajima is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥12,320 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Kamakura and Miyajima. We recommend that you take the train to Yokohama and then to Keikyu Kamata then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Iwakuni Kintaikyo (IWK) then take the train to Miyajimaguchi then take a ferry to Miyajima. instead which will take 3h 5m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kamakura and Miyajima. We recommend that you take the train to Yokohama and then to Keikyu Kamata then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Iwakuni Kintaikyo (IWK) then take the train to Miyajimaguchi then take a ferry to Miyajima. instead which will take 3h 5m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kamakura to Miyajima. We recommend that you take the train to Yokohama and then to Keikyu Kamata then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Hiroshima (HIJ) then take the bus to Hiroshima Shinkansenguchi then take the train to Miyajimaguchi then take a ferry to Miyajima. instead which will take 3h 40m.
The closest major airport to Miyajima is Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (IWK) (IWK) which is approximately 17km (10 miles) from Miyajima. Fukuoka Airport (FUK) (FUK) 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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Kamakura to Miyajima. We recommend that you take the train to Hiroshima then take a ferry to Miyajima. instead which will take 4h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kamakura to Miyajima is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around ¥20,535 ($150).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kamakura and Miyajima
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train, Plane and Ferry + 3 similar | 3h 5m | ¥26,420($195) | every 4 hours | 772km (480 miles) |
| Train to Yokohama, plane and ferry | 3h 55m | ¥28,200($205) | every 2 hours | 773km (480 miles) |
| Train to Yokohama, plane and ferry | 4h 10m | ¥30,530($225) | every 3 hours | 1,011km (628 miles) |
| Train, Plane, Bus and Ferry | 3h 40m | ¥19,305($140) | every 20 mins | 751km (466 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 4h 50m | ¥20,535($150) | every 30 mins | 843km (524 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 12h 20m | ¥16,700($120) | once daily | 924km (574 miles) |
| Train to Tokyo, bus and ferry | 13h 35m | ¥15,470($115) | once daily | 890km (553 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 9h 10m | ¥12,320($90) | every 15 mins | 810km (503 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kamakura and Miyajima
Ferry operators
JR Miyajima Ferry
Miyajima Matsudai Kisen
Aqua-net Hiroshima
Train operators
Keikyu Railways
Airlines
Star Flyer
Bus companies
Bocho Kotsu
Chugoku JR Bus Company
Airports near Miyajima
The following major airports near Miyajima offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (IWK)
- Distance
- 17km (10 miles) from Miyajima
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
- Distance
- 188km (117 miles) from Miyajima
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
- Distance
- 270km (168 miles) from Miyajima