How to travel from Koyasan to Iwaki, Japan

The distance between Koyasan and Iwaki is around 679km (422 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5hrs.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Koyasan to Iwaki by train, bus, car and plane. 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 Hashimoto(Wakayama) and then to Namba(Nankai) then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Fukushima (FKS) then take the train to Iwaki(Fukushima).

  • Duration5hrs
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ¥38,470($280)
Operated by

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4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Shinimamiya then Tokyo and then to Iwaki(Fukushima).

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥21,765($160)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exit and then to Taira Nakamachi.

  • Duration14h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥14,650($105)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Iwaki.

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Distance736km (457 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Koyasan and Iwaki

There are several options for getting from Koyasan to Iwaki by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥14,650 ($105) and will take around 14h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥38,470 ($280).

The distance between Koyasan and Iwaki is around 679km (422 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 573km (356 miles)

It takes around 7h 25m to get from Koyasan and Iwaki by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Koyasan to Iwaki is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx ¥38,470 ($280).

The cheapest way to travel between Koyasan and Iwaki, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥14,650 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Koyasan and Iwaki. It typically takes around 7h 25m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Koyasan to Iwaki. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kōyasan-eki, Gokurakubashi Station, Hashimoto(Wakayama), Shinimamiya, Shin-Osaka and Tokyo. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 7h 25m.

Nankai Railways, Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Koyasan and Iwaki. Trains depart hourly 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

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Koyasan and Iwaki. It typically takes around 14h 20m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Koyasan to Iwaki. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Daimon South Parking lot, Kansai Airport Terminal 1, Hotel New Hankyu, Osaka Station JR Express BT, Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exit and Tokyo Station. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 14h 20m.

JR Bus Kanto and Tobu bus run regular bus services between Koyasan and Iwaki. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 14h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Koyasan to Iwaki. We recommend that you take the train to Hashimoto(Wakayama) and then to Namba(Nankai) then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Fukushima (FKS) then take the train to Iwaki(Fukushima). instead which will take 5hrs.

The closest major airport to Iwaki is Fukushima Airport (FKS) (FKS) which is approximately 45km (28 miles) from Iwaki. Ibaraki Airport (IBR) (IBR) 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 Koyasan and Iwaki. The distance is around 736km (457 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Koyasan to Iwaki is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 25m and will usually cost around ¥21,765 ($160).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Koyasan and Iwaki

Transport options from Koyasan to Iwaki
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
5hrs
¥38,470($280)
5 times a day679km (422 miles)
Train to Hashimoto(Wakayama), plane6h 40m
¥30,390($220)
hourly757km (471 miles)
Train to Namba(Nankai), plane6h 45m
¥27,380($200)
every 20 mins870km (540 miles)
Train to Namba(Nankai), plane6h 45m
¥19,575($145)
hourly725km (451 miles)
Train to Hashimoto(Wakayama), plane7h 10m
¥32,035($235)
every 20 mins925km (575 miles)
Train
7h 25m
¥21,765($160)
hourly807km (501 miles)
Bus
14h 20m
¥14,650($105)
once daily866km (538 miles)
Drive
8h 10m
¥11,090($81)
on demand736km (457 miles)

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Airports near Iwaki

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

FKS
Fukushima Airport (FKS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Iwaki
IBR
Ibaraki Airport (IBR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
105km (66 miles) from Iwaki
NRT
Narita International Airport (NRT)
International Airport
Distance
149km (93 miles) from Iwaki