How to travel from Naoshima to Yamagata, Japan
The distance between Naoshima and Yamagata is around 837km (520 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Naoshima to Yamagata by ferry, train, 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 Yamagata → Naoshima if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry, Train and Plane
Take a ferry to Uno then take the train to Okayama and then to Shin-Osaka then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Yamagata (GAJ).
- Duration4h 20m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost¥36,550($265)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Uno then take the train to Tokyo and then to Yamagata.
- Duration7h 20m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost¥30,940($225)
Multiple operators
Ferry to Uno, bus
Take a ferry to Uno then take the bus to Universal Studios Japan and then to Yamagata Yamako Bldg.
- Duration17h 25m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥17,935($130)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Uno then drive to Yamagata.
- Duration10h 50m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost¥13,555($100)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Naoshima and Yamagata
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Naoshima to Yamagata by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around ¥13,555 ($100) and will take around 10h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥36,550 ($265).
The distance between Naoshima and Yamagata is around 837km (520 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 708km (440 miles)
It takes around 7h 20m to get from Naoshima and Yamagata by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Naoshima to Yamagata is to take a ferry, then take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx ¥36,550 ($265).
The cheapest way to travel between Naoshima and Yamagata is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around ¥13,555 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Naoshima and Yamagata. We recommend that you take a ferry to Uno then take the train to Okayama and then to Shin-Osaka then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Yamagata (GAJ). instead which will take 4h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Naoshima and Yamagata. We recommend that you take a ferry to Uno then take the train to Okayama and then to Shin-Osaka then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Yamagata (GAJ). instead which will take 4h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Naoshima to Yamagata. We recommend that you take a ferry to Uno then take the train to Okayama and then to Shin-Osaka then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Sendai (SDJ) then take the bus to Yamagata Kencho-mae. instead which will take 5h 15m.
The closest major airport to Yamagata is Yamagata Airport (GAJ) (GAJ) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from Yamagata. Sendai Airport (SDJ) (SDJ) and Narita International Airport (NRT) (NRT) 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 Naoshima to Yamagata. We recommend that you take a ferry to Uno then take the train to Tokyo and then to Yamagata. instead which will take 7h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Naoshima to Yamagata is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 7h 20m and will usually cost around ¥30,940 ($225).
Compare travel optionsbetween Naoshima and Yamagata
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry, Train and Plane + 5 similar | 4h 20m | ¥36,550($265) | 5 times a day | 837km (520 miles) |
| Ferry to Uno, train and plane | 5h 50m | ¥39,290($285) | 5 times a day | 900km (559 miles) |
| Ferry to Uno, train, plane and bus | 5hrs | ¥40,520($295) | 5 times a day | 893km (555 miles) |
| Ferry, Train, Plane and Bus | 5h 15m | ¥45,450($330) | 5 times a day | 905km (563 miles) |
| Ferry, Train, Bus and Plane | 5h 35m | ¥48,190($350) | 5 times a day | 1,133km (704 miles) |
| Ferry to Uno, train, plane and bus | 5h 50m | ¥34,770($255) | 5 times a day | 979km (608 miles) |
Ferry and Train | 7h 20m | ¥30,940($225) | 5 times a day | 1,043km (648 miles) |
Ferry to Uno, bus + 1 similar | 17h 25m | ¥17,935($130) | once daily | 984km (611 miles) |
| Ferry and Bus | 17h 30m | ¥23,410($170) | once daily | 1,023km (636 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 10h 50m | ¥13,555($100) | hourly | 904km (562 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Naoshima and Yamagata
Airlines
Ibex Airlines
Skymark Airlines
Peach Aviation Limited
Ferry operators
Shikoku Kisen
Bus companies
Shonai Kotsu
Yamako Bus
Chugoku JR Bus Company
Train operators
Nankai Railways
Airports near Yamagata
The following major airports near Yamagata offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Yamagata Airport (GAJ)
- Distance
- 18km (11 miles) from Yamagata
Sendai Airport (SDJ)
- Distance
- 53km (33 miles) from Yamagata
Narita International Airport (NRT)
- Distance
- 276km (172 miles) from Yamagata