How to travel from Koyasan to Mine, Japan

The distance between Koyasan and Mine is around 554km (344 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 50m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Koyasan to Mine 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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Take the train to Shin-Osaka and then to Shin-Yamaguchi.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥36,965($270)
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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 Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Asa and then to Mine.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    ¥22,040($160)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Mine.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Distance554km (344 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Koyasan and Mine

There are several options for getting from Koyasan to Mine by train, car, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around ¥22,040 ($160) and will take around 5h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥36,965 ($270).

The distance between Koyasan and Mine is around 554km (344 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 402km (250 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Koyasan and Mine by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Koyasan to Mine is to take the train which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx ¥36,965 ($270).

The cheapest way to travel between Koyasan and Mine, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around ¥22,040 ($160) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Koyasan and Mine. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Koyasan to Mine. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hineno, Shin-Osaka, Shin-Yamaguchi and Asa. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Koyasan and Mine. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 50m, 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 Mine. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Osaka and then to Shin-Yamaguchi. instead which will take 3h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Koyasan to Mine. We recommend that you take the train to Hashimoto(Wakayama) and then to Namba(Nankai) then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Asa and then to Mine. instead which will take 5h 20m.

The closest major airport to Mine is Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ) (UBJ) which is approximately 27km (17 miles) from Mine. Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ) (KKJ) and Fukuoka Airport (FUK) (FUK) 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 Mine. The distance is around 554km (344 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Koyasan to Mine is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around ¥36,965 ($270).

How do I get from Koyasan to Mine

Compare travel optionsbetween Koyasan and Mine

Transport options from Koyasan to Mine
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 50m
¥36,965($270)
every 3 hours568km (353 miles)
Train and Plane + 3 similar
5h 20m
¥22,040($160)
every 3 hours685km (426 miles)
Train to Hashimoto(Wakayama), plane6h 50m
¥28,475($210)
every 3 hours678km (421 miles)
Train to Hashimoto(Wakayama), plane6h 55m
¥28,200($205)
every 3 hours799km (497 miles)
Train, Bus and Plane7h 20m
¥29,705($215)
every 3 hours727km (452 miles)
Drive
6h 15m
¥8,350($61)
on demand554km (344 miles)

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Airports near Mine

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

UBJ
Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
27km (17 miles) from Mine
KKJ
Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
39km (24 miles) from Mine
FUK
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
International Airport
Distance
96km (59 miles) from Mine