How to travel from Koyasan to Tamano, Japan

The distance between Koyasan and Tamano is around 258km (160 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi and then take the train which takes around 2h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Koyasan to Tamano by taxi, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Kansai Airport Terminal 1 and then to Okayama.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥7,120($52)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Taxi and Train

Take a taxi to Hineno then take the train to Shin-Osaka and then to Okayama.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥28,475($210)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Tamano.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Distance258km (160 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Koyasan and Tamano

There are several options for getting from Koyasan to Tamano by taxi, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥7,120 ($52) and will take around 6h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥28,475 ($210).

The distance between Koyasan and Tamano is around 258km (160 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 153km (95 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Koyasan and Tamano by taxi and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Koyasan to Tamano is to take a taxi and then take the train which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx ¥28,475 ($210).

The cheapest way to travel between Koyasan and Tamano, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥7,120 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Koyasan and Tamano. We recommend that you take a taxi to Hineno then take the train to Shin-Osaka and then to Okayama. instead which will take 2h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Koyasan and Tamano. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Koyasan to Tamano. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Daimon South Parking lot, Kansai Airport Terminal 1 and Okayama. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 25m.

Kansai Airport Transportation Enterprise and Ryobi Express run regular bus services between Koyasan and Tamano. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 25m 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 Tamano. We recommend that you take a taxi to Hineno then take the train to Shin-Osaka and then to Okayama. instead which will take 2h 50m.

The closest major airport to Tamano is Okayama Airport (OKJ) (OKJ) which is approximately 31km (19 miles) from Tamano. Takamatsu Airport (TAK) (TAK) 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

Yes it is possible to drive from Koyasan and Tamano. The distance is around 258km (160 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Koyasan to Tamano is to take a taxi and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around ¥28,475 ($210).

How do I get from Koyasan to Tamano

Compare travel optionsbetween Koyasan and Tamano

Transport options from Koyasan to Tamano
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
6h 25m
¥7,120($52)
once daily337km (210 miles)
Taxi and Train + 1 similar
2h 50m
¥28,475($210)
hourly287km (178 miles)
Bus and Train4h 30m
¥9,035($66)
once daily307km (191 miles)
Drive
3h 20m
¥3,835($28)
on demand258km (160 miles)

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Airports near Tamano

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

OKJ
Okayama Airport (OKJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
31km (19 miles) from Tamano
TAK
Takamatsu Airport (TAK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
31km (19 miles) from Tamano
KIX
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
International Airport
Distance
119km (74 miles) from Tamano