How to travel from Koyasan to Shimoda, Japan

The distance between Koyasan and Shimoda is around 491km (305 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5h 30m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Koyasan to Shimoda by train, 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 ShimodaKoyasan if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Namba(Nankai) then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Atami and then to Izukyu Shimoda.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ¥19,575($145)
Operated by

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1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Shinimamiya then Atami and then to Izukyu Shimoda.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥15,880($115)
Operated by

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Kyoto Station Hachijou gate then take the train to Atami and then to Izukyu Shimoda.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥14,100($105)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Shimoda.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Distance491km (305 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Koyasan and Shimoda

There are several options for getting from Koyasan to Shimoda by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ¥11,635 ($85) and will take around 14h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥7,395 ($54).

The distance between Koyasan and Shimoda is around 491km (305 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 313km (194 miles)

It takes around 7h 10m to get from Koyasan and Shimoda by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Koyasan to Shimoda is to drive which takes around 5h 30m and will set you back approx ¥7,395 ($54).

The cheapest way to travel between Koyasan and Shimoda, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥11,635 ($85) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Koyasan and Shimoda. It typically takes around 7h 10m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Koyasan to Shimoda. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kōyasan-eki, Gokurakubashi Station, Hashimoto(Wakayama), Shinimamiya, Shin-Osaka and Atami. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 10m.

Nankai Railways, Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Koyasan and Shimoda. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 7h 10m, 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 Shimoda. We recommend that you drive to Shimoda. instead which will take 5h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Koyasan to Shimoda. We recommend that you take the train to Namba(Nankai) then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Atami and then to Izukyu Shimoda. instead which will take 6h 20m.

The closest major airport to Shimoda is Shizuoka Airport (FSZ) (FSZ) which is approximately 70km (44 miles) from Shimoda. Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) (HND) 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 Shimoda. The distance is around 491km (305 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Koyasan to Shimoda is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 10m and will usually cost around ¥15,880 ($115).

How do I get from Koyasan to Shimoda

Compare travel optionsbetween Koyasan and Shimoda

Transport options from Koyasan to Shimoda
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
6h 20m
¥19,575($145)
every 4 hours655km (407 miles)
Train to Hashimoto(Wakayama), plane6h 55m
¥21,495($155)
every 4 hours707km (439 miles)
Train
7h 10m
¥15,880($115)
every 4 hours559km (347 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
7h 40m
¥14,100($105)
once daily559km (347 miles)
Bus to Fuji Station South Gate, train14h 20m
¥11,635($85)
once daily598km (371 miles)
Drive
5h 30m
¥7,395($54)
on demand491km (305 miles)

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Airports near Shimoda

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

FSZ
Shizuoka Airport (FSZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
70km (44 miles) from Shimoda
HND
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
International Airport
Distance
123km (77 miles) from Shimoda
NRT
Narita International Airport (NRT)
International Airport
Distance
179km (111 miles) from Shimoda