How to travel from Kurashiki to Fuji, Japan

The distance between Kurashiki and Fuji is around 536km (333 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 10m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Kurashiki to Fuji 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Okayama (OKJ) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Shin-Fuji(Shizuoka).

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    ¥22,590($165)
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3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Nagoya and then to Shin-Fuji(Shizuoka).

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥16,700($120)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Nagoya then take the train to Shizuoka.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥15,605($115)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Fuji.

  • Duration6h 5m
  • Distance537km (334 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kurashiki and Fuji

There are several options for getting from Kurashiki to Fuji by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ¥11,225 ($82) and will take around 8h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥22,590 ($165).

The distance between Kurashiki and Fuji is around 536km (333 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 460km (286 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Kurashiki and Fuji by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kurashiki to Fuji is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx ¥22,590 ($165).

The cheapest way to travel between Kurashiki and Fuji, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥11,225 ($82) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kurashiki and Fuji. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kurashiki to Fuji. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Okayama and Nagoya. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 20m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Kurashiki and Fuji. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 20m, 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 Kurashiki and Fuji. We recommend that you fly from Okayama (OKJ) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Shin-Fuji(Shizuoka). instead which will take 3h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kurashiki to Fuji. We recommend that you fly from Okayama (OKJ) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Shin-Fuji(Shizuoka). instead which will take 3h 10m.

The closest major airport to Fuji is Shizuoka Airport (FSZ) (FSZ) which is approximately 80km (50 miles) from Fuji. Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) (HND) and Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) (MMJ) 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 Kurashiki and Fuji. The distance is around 537km (334 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kurashiki to Fuji is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around ¥16,700 ($120).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Kurashiki and Fuji

Transport options from Kurashiki to Fuji
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
3h 10m
¥22,590($165)
5 times a day714km (444 miles)
Train and Plane4h 20m
¥23,410($170)
hourly766km (476 miles)
Train to Hiroshima, bus and plane4h 30m
¥28,610($210)
hourly989km (614 miles)
Train, Bus and Plane4h 50m
¥24,230($175)
hourly774km (481 miles)
Train
3h 20m
¥16,700($120)
hourly553km (344 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
7h 15m
¥15,605($115)
twice daily558km (347 miles)
Train and Bus8h 35m
¥11,225($82)
twice daily536km (333 miles)
Drive
6h 5m
¥8,075($59)
on demand537km (334 miles)

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Airports near Fuji

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

FSZ
Shizuoka Airport (FSZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
80km (50 miles) from Fuji
HND
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
International Airport
Distance
98km (61 miles) from Fuji
MMJ
Matsumoto Airport (MMJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
115km (72 miles) from Fuji