How to travel from Nishinoshima to Kamakura, Japan
The distance between Nishinoshima and Kamakura is around 728km (452 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 5h 30m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Nishinoshima to Kamakura by ferry, train, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kamakura → Nishinoshima if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry to Shichirui Port, Fly
Take a ferry to Shichirui Port then fly from Izumo (IZO) to Tokyo Haneda (HND).
- Duration5h 30m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost¥41,345($300)
Multiple operators
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Shichirui Port then take the train to Okayama and then to Shin-Yokohama.
- Duration8h 55m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥35,870($260)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Shichirui Port then take the bus to Kyōto and then to Kamakura Station.
- Duration16h 40m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥25,875($190)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nishinoshima and Kamakura
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Nishinoshima to Kamakura by ferry, train, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around ¥23,135 ($170) and will take around 16h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥41,345 ($300).
The distance between Nishinoshima and Kamakura is around 728km (452 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 597km (371 miles)
It takes around 8h 55m to get from Nishinoshima and Kamakura by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Nishinoshima to Kamakura is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 5h 30m and will set you back approx ¥41,345 ($300).
The cheapest way to travel between Nishinoshima and Kamakura is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥23,135 ($170) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Nishinoshima and Kamakura. We recommend that you take a ferry to Shichirui Port then fly from Izumo (IZO) to Tokyo Haneda (HND). instead which will take 5h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Nishinoshima and Kamakura. We recommend that you take a ferry to Shichirui Port then fly from Izumo (IZO) to Tokyo Haneda (HND). instead which will take 5h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nishinoshima to Kamakura. We recommend that you take a ferry to Sakaiminato then fly from Yonago (YGJ) to Tokyo Haneda (HND). instead which will take 5h 35m.
The closest major airport to Kamakura is Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) (HND) which is approximately 33km (20 miles) from Kamakura. Narita International Airport (NRT) (NRT) and Ibaraki Airport (IBR) (IBR) 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 Kamakura. We recommend that you take a ferry to Shichirui Port then take the train to Okayama and then to Shin-Yokohama. instead which will take 8h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nishinoshima to Kamakura is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 8h 55m and will usually cost around ¥35,870 ($260).
Compare travel optionsbetween Nishinoshima and Kamakura
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry to Shichirui Port, Fly + 1 similar | 5h 30m | ¥41,345($300) | once daily | 822km (511 miles) |
| Ferry and Plane | 5h 35m | ¥48,600($355) | once daily | 728km (452 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 2 similar | 8h 55m | ¥35,870($260) | once daily | 995km (618 miles) |
| Ferry to Sakaiminato, train | 14h 40m | ¥31,350($230) | once daily | 946km (588 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 11h 15m | ¥31,900($235) | once daily | 898km (558 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 16h 40m | ¥25,875($190) | once daily | 849km (527 miles) |
| Ferry to Sakaiminato, bus | 16h 50m | ¥23,135($170) | once daily | 944km (587 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Nishinoshima and Kamakura
Bus companies
Chugoku JR Bus Company
Keihan Bus
Nankai Bus
Ryobi Express
Chutetsu Bus
Airports near Kamakura
The following major airports near Kamakura offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
- Distance
- 33km (20 miles) from Kamakura
Narita International Airport (NRT)
- Distance
- 91km (56 miles) from Kamakura
Ibaraki Airport (IBR)
- Distance
- 123km (76 miles) from Kamakura