How to travel from Kōfu to Itsukushima, Japan
The distance between Kōfu and Itsukushima is around 753km (468 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 25m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Kōfu to Itsukushima 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 Itsukushima → Kōfu if you're planning a return trip.
Train, Plane and Ferry
Take the train to Shinjuku(Jr) then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Iwakuni Kintaikyo (IWK) then take a ferry to Miyajima.
- Duration4h 25m
- Flight time1h 35m
- Typical cost¥29,980($220)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train to Shiojiri, ferry
Take the train to Shiojiri then Nagoya and then to Hiroshima then take a ferry to Miyajima.
- Duration5h 50m
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost¥20,670($150)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Kintetsu Namba West Gate and then to Hiroshima BC then take a ferry to Miyajima.
- Duration17h 45m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥17,250($125)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Miyajimaguchi then take a ferry to Miyajima.
- Duration8h 35m
- Departsevery 15 mins
- Typical cost¥11,500($84)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kōfu and Itsukushima
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kōfu to Itsukushima by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥11,500 ($84) and will take around 8h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥29,980 ($220).
The distance between Kōfu and Itsukushima is around 753km (468 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 591km (367 miles)
It takes around 6h 15m to get from Kōfu and Itsukushima by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Kōfu to Itsukushima is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx ¥29,980 ($220).
The cheapest way to travel between Kōfu and Itsukushima is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥11,500 ($84) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Kōfu and Itsukushima. We recommend that you take the train to Shinjuku(Jr) then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Iwakuni Kintaikyo (IWK) then take a ferry to Miyajima. instead which will take 4h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kōfu and Itsukushima. We recommend that you take the train to Shinjuku(Jr) then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Iwakuni Kintaikyo (IWK) then take a ferry to Miyajima. instead which will take 4h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kōfu to Itsukushima. We recommend that you take the train to Shinjuku(Jr) then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Hiroshima (HIJ) then take the bus to Hiroshima Shinkansenguchi then take a ferry to Miyajima. instead which will take 4h 55m.
The closest major airport to Itsukushima is Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (IWK) (IWK) which is approximately 17km (10 miles) from Itsukushima. 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 Kōfu to Itsukushima. We recommend that you take the train to Tokyo and then to Hiroshima then take a ferry to Miyajima. instead which will take 6h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kōfu to Itsukushima is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 6h 15m and will usually cost around ¥25,190 ($185).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kōfu and Itsukushima
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train, Plane and Ferry + 1 similar | 4h 25m | ¥29,980($220) | every 4 hours | 875km (544 miles) |
| Train, Plane, Bus and Ferry | 4h 55m | ¥22,860($165) | hourly | 854km (530 miles) |
Train to Shiojiri, ferry + 2 similar | 5h 50m | ¥20,670($150) | every 3 hours | 756km (470 miles) |
| Train and Ferry | 6h 15m | ¥25,190($185) | every 20 mins | 971km (603 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Ferry | 8h 55m | ¥17,935($130) | every 20 mins | 872km (542 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 17h 45m | ¥17,250($125) | once daily | 843km (524 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 8h 35m | ¥11,500($84) | every 15 mins | 753km (468 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kōfu and Itsukushima
Ferry operators
JR Miyajima Ferry
Miyajima Matsudai Kisen
Aqua-net Hiroshima
Airlines
Bus companies
Kintetsu Bus
Fujikyuko Express Bus
Chugoku JR Bus Company
Train operators
Airports near Itsukushima
The following major airports near Itsukushima offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (IWK)
- Distance
- 17km (10 miles) from Itsukushima
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
- Distance
- 188km (117 miles) from Itsukushima
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
- Distance
- 270km (168 miles) from Itsukushima