How to travel from Kyoto to Itsukushima, Japan
The distance between Kyoto and Itsukushima is around 364km (226 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 2h 15m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Kyoto to Itsukushima by train, ferry, 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 Itsukushima → Kyoto if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Hiroshima then take a ferry to Miyajima.
- Duration2h 15m
- Departsevery 30 mins
- Typical cost¥10,950($80)
Multiple operators
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Plane, Train and Ferry
Fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Hiroshima and then to Miyajimaguchi then take a ferry to Miyajima.
- Duration3h 50m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost¥26,970($195)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Miyajimaguchi then take a ferry to Miyajima.
- Duration4h 40m
- Departsevery 15 mins
- Typical cost¥5,885($43)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kyoto and Itsukushima
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kyoto to Itsukushima by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥5,885 ($43) and will take around 4h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥10,950 ($80).
The distance between Kyoto and Itsukushima is around 364km (226 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 326km (203 miles)
It takes around 2h 15m to get from Kyoto and Itsukushima by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Kyoto to Itsukushima is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx ¥10,950 ($80).
The cheapest way to travel between Kyoto and Itsukushima is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥5,885 ($43) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Kyoto and Itsukushima. We recommend that you take the train to Hiroshima then take a ferry to Miyajima. instead which will take 2h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kyoto and Itsukushima. We recommend that you take the train to Hiroshima then take a ferry to Miyajima. instead which will take 2h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kyoto to Itsukushima. We recommend that you fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Hiroshima and then to Miyajimaguchi then take a ferry to Miyajima. instead which will take 3h 50m.
The closest major airport to Itsukushima is Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (IWK) (IWK) which is approximately 17km (10 miles) from Itsukushima. Fukuoka Airport (FUK) (FUK) 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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Kyoto to Itsukushima. We recommend that you take the train to Hiroshima then take a ferry to Miyajima. instead which will take 2h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kyoto to Itsukushima is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around ¥10,950 ($80).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kyoto and Itsukushima
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 2h 15m | ¥10,950($80) | every 30 mins | 364km (226 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 9h 15m | ¥9,310($68) | once daily | 403km (250 miles) |
Plane, Train and Ferry | 3h 50m | ¥26,970($195) | every 30 mins | 794km (493 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 4h 40m | ¥5,885($43) | every 15 mins | 387km (240 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kyoto and Itsukushima
Airlines
Ibex Airlines
Bus companies
Jam Jam Liner
Train operators
Hankyu Railways
Ferry operators
JR Miyajima Ferry
Miyajima Matsudai Kisen
Airports near Itsukushima
The following major airports near Itsukushima offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (IWK)
- Distance
- 17km (10 miles) from Itsukushima
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
- Distance
- 188km (117 miles) from Itsukushima
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
- Distance
- 270km (168 miles) from Itsukushima