How to travel from Koyasan to Hyuga, Japan
The distance between Koyasan and Hyuga is around 648km (403 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 5m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Koyasan to Hyuga by train, bus, car, ferry and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Hyuga → Koyasan if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Namba(Nankai) then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Miyazaki (KMI) then take the train to Hyugashi.
- Duration5h 5m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost¥23,820($175)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Shin-Osaka, Kokura then Oita and then to Hyugashi.
- Duration7h 25m
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost¥43,535($320)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Hakata then take the bus to Nobeoka Station.
- Duration10h 25m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥23,820($175)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Osaka Izumiotsu then take a ferry to Shinmoji then drive to Hyūga.
- Duration16h 30m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥12,185($89)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Koyasan and Hyuga
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Koyasan to Hyuga by train, bus, car, ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥12,185 ($89) and will take around 16h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥23,820 ($175).
The distance between Koyasan and Hyuga is around 648km (403 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 418km (260 miles)
It takes around 7h 25m to get from Koyasan and Hyuga by train.
The quickest way to get from Koyasan to Hyuga is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 5m and will set you back approx ¥23,820 ($175).
The cheapest way to travel between Koyasan and Hyuga is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥12,185 ($89) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Koyasan and Hyuga. It typically takes around 7h 25m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Koyasan to Hyuga. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hineno, Shin-Osaka, Kokura and Oita. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 25m.
Japan Railways Limited Express, Japan Railways Shinkansen and Nankai Railways run train services between Koyasan and Hyuga. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 7h 25m, 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 Koyasan and Hyuga. We recommend that you take the train to Namba(Nankai) then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Miyazaki (KMI) then take the train to Hyugashi. instead which will take 5h 5m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Koyasan to Hyuga. We recommend that you take the train to Namba(Nankai) then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Miyazaki (KMI) then take the train to Hyugashi. instead which will take 5h 5m.
The closest major airport to Hyuga is Miyazaki Airport (KMI) (KMI) which is approximately 64km (39 miles) from Hyuga. Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) (KMJ) and Fukuoka Airport (FUK) (FUK) 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 Koyasan to Hyuga. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Osaka, Kokura then Oita and then to Hyugashi. instead which will take 7h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Koyasan to Hyuga is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 25m and will usually cost around ¥43,535 ($320).
Compare travel optionsbetween Koyasan and Hyuga
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 5h 5m | ¥23,820($175) | hourly | 648km (403 miles) |
| Train to Namba(Nankai), plane and bus | 7h 20m | ¥25,600($185) | every 3 hours | 651km (405 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 7h 55m | ¥23,820($175) | once daily | 707km (439 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 7h 25m | ¥43,535($320) | every 3 hours | 867km (539 miles) |
| Train via Shinimamiya | 8h 30m | ¥23,955($175) | twice daily | 847km (527 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 10h 25m | ¥23,820($175) | once daily | 920km (571 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 16hrs | ¥17,795($130) | once daily | 908km (564 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 16h 30m | ¥12,185($89) | once daily | 759km (471 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Koyasan and Hyuga
Bus companies
Nishitetsu
Kintetsu Bus
Kyushu Sanko Group
Oita Kotsu
Ferry operators
Hankyu Ferry
Airlines
Ibex Airlines
Train operators
Nankai Railways
Airports near Hyuga
The following major airports near Hyuga offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Miyazaki Airport (KMI)
- Distance
- 64km (39 miles) from Hyuga
Kumamoto Airport (KMJ)
- Distance
- 85km (53 miles) from Hyuga
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
- Distance
- 170km (105 miles) from Hyuga