How to travel from Kamakura to Shimoda, Japan

The distance between Kamakura and Shimoda is around 124km (77 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 60m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Kamakura to Shimoda by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out ShimodaKamakura if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Izukyu Shimoda.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ¥3,835($28)
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Drive

Drive to Shimoda.

  • Duration1h 60m
  • Distance133km (83 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kamakura and Shimoda

There are several options for getting from Kamakura to Shimoda by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥3,835 ($28) and will take around 2h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥2,055 ($15).

The distance between Kamakura and Shimoda is around 124km (77 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 91km (56 miles)

It takes around 2h 15m to get from Kamakura and Shimoda by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kamakura to Shimoda is to drive which takes around 1h 60m and will set you back approx ¥2,055 ($15).

The cheapest way to travel between Kamakura and Shimoda, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥3,835 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kamakura and Shimoda. It typically takes around 2h 15m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kamakura to Shimoda. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Ofuna. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 2h 15m.

Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Kamakura and Shimoda. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 2h 15m, 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 Shimoda. We recommend that you drive to Shimoda. instead which will take 1h 60m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kamakura to Shimoda. We recommend that you take the train to Izukyu Shimoda. instead which will take 2h 15m.

The closest major airport to Shimoda is Shizuoka Airport (FSZ) (FSZ) which is approximately 70km (44 miles) from Shimoda. Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) (HND) and Narita International Airport (NRT) (NRT) 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 Shimoda. The distance is around 133km (83 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kamakura to Shimoda is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around ¥3,835 ($28).

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Transport options from Kamakura to Shimoda
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 15m
¥3,835($28)
4 times a day124km (77 miles)
Drive
1h 60m
¥2,055($15)
on demand133km (83 miles)

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Airports near Shimoda

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

FSZ
Shizuoka Airport (FSZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
70km (44 miles) from Shimoda
HND
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
International Airport
Distance
123km (77 miles) from Shimoda
NRT
Narita International Airport (NRT)
International Airport
Distance
179km (111 miles) from Shimoda