How to travel from Miyajima to Tohoku, Japan
The distance between Miyajima and Tohoku is around 1,031km (641 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then take the train, then take the bus, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 4h 55m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Miyajima to Tohoku by ferry, train, bus, taxi, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Tohoku → Miyajima if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Plane
Take a ferry to Hiroshima Port and then to Matsuyama then fly from Matsuyama (MYJ) to Sendai (SDJ).
- Duration6h 45m
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical cost¥66,535($485)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then take the train to Tokyo and then to Furukawa.
- Duration8h 10m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost¥48,600($355)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then take the bus to Universal Studios Japan then Sendai Station and then to Furukawa Station.
- Duration23h 35m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥42,715($310)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then drive to Tōhoku region.
- Duration14hrs
- Departsevery 15 mins
- Typical cost¥17,935($130)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Miyajima and Tohoku
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Miyajima to Tohoku by ferry, train, bus, taxi, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around ¥17,935 ($130) and will take around 14hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then take the train, then take the bus, then fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥49,830 ($365).
The distance between Miyajima and Tohoku is around 1,031km (641 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,066km (662 miles)
It takes around 8h 10m to get from Miyajima and Tohoku by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Miyajima to Tohoku is to take a ferry, then take the train, then take the bus, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx ¥49,830 ($365).
The cheapest way to travel between Miyajima and Tohoku is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around ¥17,935 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Miyajima and Tohoku. We recommend that you take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then take the train to Hiroshima then take the bus to Hiroshima Airport then fly from Hiroshima (HIJ) to Sendai (SDJ) then take the train to Naruko Gotenyu then take a taxi to Tōhoku region. instead which will take 4h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Miyajima and Tohoku. We recommend that you take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then take the train to Hiroshima then take the bus to Hiroshima Airport then fly from Hiroshima (HIJ) to Sendai (SDJ) then take the train to Naruko Gotenyu then take a taxi to Tōhoku region. instead which will take 4h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Miyajima to Tohoku. We recommend that you take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then take the train to Hiroshima then take the bus to Hiroshima Airport then fly from Hiroshima (HIJ) to Sendai (SDJ) then take the train to Naruko Gotenyu then take a taxi to Tōhoku region. instead which will take 4h 55m.
The closest major airport to Tohoku is Misawa Airport (MSJ) (MSJ) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Tohoku. Aomori Airport (AOJ) (AOJ) and New Chitose Airport (CTS) (CTS) 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 Miyajima to Tohoku. We recommend that you take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then take the train to Tokyo and then to Furukawa. instead which will take 8h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Miyajima to Tohoku is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 8h 10m and will usually cost around ¥48,600 ($355).
Compare travel optionsbetween Miyajima and Tohoku
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Plane + 3 similar | 6h 45m | ¥66,535($485) | every 4 hours | 1,113km (692 miles) |
| Ferry, Plane and Train | 7hrs | ¥64,345($470) | every 4 hours | 1,102km (685 miles) |
| Ferry to Hiroshima Port, plane and train | 7h 35m | ¥70,090($510) | every 4 hours | 1,634km (1,015 miles) |
| Ferry, Train, Bus, Plane and Taxi | 4h 55m | ¥49,830($365) | hourly | 1,031km (641 miles) |
Ferry and Train | 8h 10m | ¥48,600($355) | hourly | 1,280km (795 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 23h 35m | ¥42,715($310) | once daily | 1,307km (812 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Taxi | 18h 50m | ¥41,345($300) | once daily | 1,244km (773 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 14hrs | ¥17,935($130) | every 15 mins | 1,184km (736 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Miyajima and Tohoku
Airlines
Ibex Airlines
Fuji Dream
Train operators
Ferry operators
JR Miyajima Ferry
Miyajima Matsudai Kisen
Setonaikaikisen
Bus companies
Chugoku JR Bus Company
Kintetsu Bus
Jam Jam Liner
Airports near Tohoku
The following major airports near Tohoku offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Misawa Airport (MSJ)
- Distance
- 11km (7 miles) from Tohoku
Aomori Airport (AOJ)
- Distance
- 48km (30 miles) from Tohoku
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
- Distance
- 232km (144 miles) from Tohoku