How to travel from Nishinoshima to Hirosaki, Japan
The distance between Nishinoshima and Hirosaki is around 1,244km (773 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 6h 40m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Nishinoshima to Hirosaki by ferry, plane, train and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Hirosaki → Nishinoshima if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Plane
Take a ferry to Shichirui Port then fly from Izumo (IZO) to Aomori (AOJ).
- Duration6h 40m
- Flight time2h 30m
- Typical cost¥70,640($515)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Shichirui Port then take the train to Okayama then Tokyo and then to Shin-Aomori.
- Duration12h 40m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥56,400($410)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Shichirui Port then take the bus to Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exit and then to Konan Bus Hirosaki Bus Terminal.
- Duration24h 15m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥40,660($295)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nishinoshima and Hirosaki
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Nishinoshima to Hirosaki by ferry, plane, train and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around ¥40,660 ($295) and will take around 24h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥70,640 ($515).
The distance between Nishinoshima and Hirosaki is around 1,244km (773 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 822km (510 miles)
It takes around 6h 40m to get from Nishinoshima and Hirosaki by ferry and plane.
The quickest way to get from Nishinoshima to Hirosaki is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 6h 40m and will set you back approx ¥70,640 ($515).
The cheapest way to travel between Nishinoshima and Hirosaki is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥40,660 ($295) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Nishinoshima and Hirosaki. We recommend that you take a ferry to Shichirui Port then fly from Izumo (IZO) to Aomori (AOJ). instead which will take 6h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Nishinoshima and Hirosaki. We recommend that you take a ferry to Shichirui Port then fly from Izumo (IZO) to Aomori (AOJ). instead which will take 6h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nishinoshima to Hirosaki. We recommend that you take a ferry to Shichirui Port then fly from Izumo (IZO) to Aomori (AOJ). instead which will take 6h 40m.
The closest major airport to Hirosaki is Aomori Airport (AOJ) (AOJ) which is approximately 24km (15 miles) from Hirosaki. Odate–Noshiro Airport (ONJ) (ONJ) 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 Nishinoshima to Hirosaki. We recommend that you take a ferry to Shichirui Port then fly from Izumo (IZO) to Aomori (AOJ). instead which will take 6h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nishinoshima to Hirosaki is to take a ferry and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around ¥70,640 ($515).
Compare travel optionsbetween Nishinoshima and Hirosaki
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Plane + 2 similar | 6h 40m | ¥70,640($515) | once daily | 1,244km (773 miles) |
| Ferry to Sakaiminato, Fly | 6h 45m | ¥57,360($420) | once daily | 1,297km (806 miles) |
| Ferry, Plane and Train | 6h 50m | ¥50,925($370) | once daily | 1,272km (790 miles) |
Ferry and Train | 12h 40m | ¥56,400($410) | once daily | 1,698km (1,055 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 24h 15m | ¥40,660($295) | once daily | 1,583km (983 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Nishinoshima and Hirosaki
Airlines
Fuji Dream
Ferry operators
Oki Kisen
Train operators
Bus companies
Chugoku JR Bus Company
Airports near Hirosaki
The following major airports near Hirosaki offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Aomori Airport (AOJ)
- Distance
- 24km (15 miles) from Hirosaki
Odate–Noshiro Airport (ONJ)
- Distance
- 46km (28 miles) from Hirosaki
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
- Distance
- 263km (163 miles) from Hirosaki