How to travel from Nishinoshima to Asago, Japan
The distance between Nishinoshima and Asago is around 310km (193 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes around 6hrs.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Nishinoshima to Asago by ferry, train and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Asago → Nishinoshima if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Shichirui Port then take the train to Tottori and then to Wadayama.
- Duration6hrs
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥17,250($125)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Shichirui Port then take the bus to Nishinomiya-kita IC. and then to Wadayama Station.
- Duration8h 10m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥19,305($140)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nishinoshima and Asago
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Nishinoshima to Asago by ferry, train and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the train which costs around ¥12,870 ($95) and will take around 6h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then take the train and arrive in approximately 6hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥17,250 ($125).
The distance between Nishinoshima and Asago is around 310km (193 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 188km (117 miles)
It takes around 6hrs to get from Nishinoshima and Asago by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Nishinoshima to Asago is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes around 6hrs and will set you back approx ¥17,250 ($125).
The cheapest way to travel between Nishinoshima and Asago is to take a ferry and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥12,870 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Nishinoshima and Asago. We recommend that you take a ferry to Shichirui Port then take the train to Tottori and then to Wadayama. instead which will take 6hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Nishinoshima and Asago. We recommend that you take a ferry to Shichirui Port then take the train to Tottori and then to Wadayama. instead which will take 6hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nishinoshima to Asago. We recommend that you take a ferry to Shichirui Port then take the train to Tottori and then to Wadayama. instead which will take 6hrs.
The closest major airport to Asago is Tajima Airport (TJH) (TJH) which is approximately 20km (13 miles) from Asago. Tottori Airport (TTJ) (TTJ) 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 Nishinoshima to Asago. We recommend that you take a ferry to Shichirui Port then take the train to Tottori and then to Wadayama. instead which will take 6hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nishinoshima to Asago is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around ¥17,250 ($125).
Compare travel optionsbetween Nishinoshima and Asago
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 6hrs | ¥17,250($125) | once daily | 365km (227 miles) |
| Ferry to Sakaiminato, train | 6h 40m | ¥12,870($95) | once daily | 310km (193 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 8h 10m | ¥19,305($140) | once daily | 477km (296 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Nishinoshima and Asago
Bus companies
Chugoku JR Bus Company
Zentan Bus
Ferry operators
Oki Kisen
Train operators
Airports near Asago
The following major airports near Asago offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Tajima Airport (TJH)
- Distance
- 20km (13 miles) from Asago
Tottori Airport (TTJ)
- Distance
- 65km (41 miles) from Asago
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
- Distance
- 107km (66 miles) from Asago