How to travel from Mito to Itsukushima, Japan
The distance between Mito and Itsukushima is around 850km (528 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 5m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Mito 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 → Mito if you're planning a return trip.
Train, Plane and Ferry
Take the train to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Iwakuni Kintaikyo (IWK) then take a ferry to Miyajima.
- Duration4h 5m
- Flight time1h 35m
- Typical cost¥43,670($320)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Tokyo and then to Hiroshima then take a ferry to Miyajima.
- Duration5h 50m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost¥28,200($205)
Multiple operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exit and then to Iwakuni Station then take a ferry to Miyajima.
- Duration13h 55m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥20,810($150)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Miyajimaguchi then take a ferry to Miyajima.
- Duration10h 45m
- Departsevery 15 mins
- Typical cost¥13,965($100)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mito and Itsukushima
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Mito to Itsukushima by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥13,965 ($100) and will take around 10h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 4h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥43,670 ($320).
The distance between Mito and Itsukushima is around 850km (528 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 776km (482 miles)
It takes around 5h 50m to get from Mito and Itsukushima by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Mito to Itsukushima is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 5m and will set you back approx ¥43,670 ($320).
The cheapest way to travel between Mito and Itsukushima is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥13,965 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Mito and Itsukushima. We recommend that you take the train to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Iwakuni Kintaikyo (IWK) then take a ferry to Miyajima. instead which will take 4h 5m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Mito and Itsukushima. We recommend that you take the train to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Iwakuni Kintaikyo (IWK) then take a ferry to Miyajima. instead which will take 4h 5m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mito to Itsukushima. We recommend that you take the train to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Hiroshima (HIJ) then take the bus to Hiroshima Shinkansenguchi then take a ferry to Miyajima. instead which will take 4h 45m.
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 Mito to Itsukushima. We recommend that you take the train to Tokyo and then to Hiroshima then take a ferry to Miyajima. instead which will take 5h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mito to Itsukushima is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around ¥28,200 ($205).
Compare travel optionsbetween Mito and Itsukushima
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train, Plane and Ferry + 3 similar | 4h 5m | ¥43,670($320) | every 4 hours | 872km (542 miles) |
| Train to Shinagawa, plane and ferry | 4h 55m | ¥37,510($275) | every 2 hours | 872km (542 miles) |
| Train, Plane, Bus and Ferry | 4h 45m | ¥31,350($230) | hourly | 850km (528 miles) |
| Train to Ueno, plane, bus and ferry | 5h 10m | ¥26,830($195) | hourly | 947km (588 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 5h 50m | ¥28,200($205) | hourly | 961km (597 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 13h 55m | ¥20,810($150) | once daily | 1,015km (630 miles) |
| Bus to Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exit, ferry | 15h 35m | ¥18,345($135) | once daily | 989km (615 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 10h 45m | ¥13,965($100) | every 15 mins | 943km (586 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Mito and Itsukushima
Train operators
Keisei Skyliner
Keisei Railways
Bus companies
JR Bus Kanto
Bocho Kotsu
Chugoku JR Bus Company
Ferry operators
JR Miyajima Ferry
Miyajima Matsudai Kisen
Aqua-net Hiroshima
Airlines
Spring Airlines Japan
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