How to travel from Kamakura to Tottori, Japan

The distance between Kamakura and Tottori is around 563km (350 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 25m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Kamakura to Tottori by train, car, plane and bus. 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 Tottori (TTJ).

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    ¥19,165($140)
Operated by

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4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Himeji and then to Tottori.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥19,305($140)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Tottori.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Distance642km (399 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kamakura and Tottori

There are several options for getting from Kamakura to Tottori by train, car, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around ¥15,470 ($115) and will take around 4h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥19,165 ($140).

The distance between Kamakura and Tottori is around 563km (350 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 483km (300 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Kamakura and Tottori by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kamakura to Tottori is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx ¥19,165 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Kamakura and Tottori, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥15,470 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kamakura and Tottori. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kamakura to Tottori. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Yokohama, Shin-Yokohama, Himeji and Kamigori. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Kamakura and Tottori. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 5hrs, 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 Tottori. We recommend that you take the train to Yokohama and then to Keikyu Kamata then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Tottori (TTJ). instead which will take 2h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kamakura to Tottori. We recommend that you take the train to Yokohama and then to Keikyu Kamata then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Tottori (TTJ). instead which will take 2h 25m.

The closest major airport to Tottori is Tottori Airport (TTJ) (TTJ) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Tottori. Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) and Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) (NGO) 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 Tottori. The distance is around 642km (399 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kamakura to Tottori is to take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around ¥19,305 ($140).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Kamakura and Tottori

Transport options from Kamakura to Tottori
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
2h 25m
¥19,165($140)
5 times a day563km (350 miles)
Train to Yokohama, plane3h 35m
¥28,750($210)
every 4 hours740km (460 miles)
Plane and Train4h 5m
¥32,170($235)
twice daily811km (504 miles)
Fly to Kobe (UKB), Train4h 35m
¥18,210($135)
5 times a day656km (408 miles)
Plane and Bus4h 35m
¥15,470($115)
every 20 mins632km (393 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5hrs
¥19,305($140)
every 3 hours724km (450 miles)
Train via Kyoto7hrs
¥18,620($135)
4 times a day694km (431 miles)
Drive
7h 20m
¥9,585($70)
on demand642km (399 miles)

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Airports near Tottori

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

TTJ
Tottori Airport (TTJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
6km (4 miles) from Tottori
KIX
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
International Airport
Distance
150km (93 miles) from Tottori
NGO
Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)
International Airport
Distance
245km (152 miles) from Tottori