How to travel from Shikoku to Shimoda, Japan

The distance between Shikoku and Shimoda is around 687km (427 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 10m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Shikoku to Shimoda by train, car, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Kochi (KCZ) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Atami and then to Izukyu Shimoda.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    ¥24,505($180)
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4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Okayama, Shin-Yokohama then Atami and then to Izukyu Shimoda.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥27,105($200)
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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Shimoda.

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Distance739km (459 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Shikoku and Shimoda

There are several options for getting from Shikoku to Shimoda by train, car, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥23,135 ($170) and will take around 7h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥24,505 ($180).

The distance between Shikoku and Shimoda is around 687km (427 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 528km (328 miles)

It takes around 7h 15m to get from Shikoku and Shimoda by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Shikoku to Shimoda is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx ¥24,505 ($180).

The cheapest way to travel between Shikoku and Shimoda, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥23,135 ($170) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Shikoku and Shimoda. It typically takes around 7h 15m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Shikoku to Shimoda. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kochiekimae, Okayama, Shin-Yokohama and Atami. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 15m.

Japan Railways Limited Express, Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Shikoku and Shimoda. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 7h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Shikoku and Shimoda. We recommend that you fly from Kochi (KCZ) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Atami and then to Izukyu Shimoda. instead which will take 4h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Shikoku to Shimoda. We recommend that you take the bus to 高松空港バス乗降場 then fly from Takamatsu (TAK) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Atami and then to Izukyu Shimoda. instead which will take 4h 60m.

The closest major airport to Shimoda is Shizuoka Airport (FSZ) (FSZ) which is approximately 70km (44 miles) from Shimoda. Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) (HND) 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

Yes it is possible to drive from Shikoku and Shimoda. The distance is around 739km (459 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Shikoku to Shimoda is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 15m and will usually cost around ¥27,105 ($200).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Shikoku and Shimoda

Transport options from Shikoku to Shimoda
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 4 similar
4h 10m
¥24,505($180)
every 4 hours776km (482 miles)
Train and Plane5h 20m
¥44,490($325)
every 4 hours938km (583 miles)
Fly to Nagoya Airfield (NKM), train5h 25m
¥29,980($220)
every 4 hours687km (427 miles)
Train to Okayama, plane5h 40m
¥27,380($200)
5 times a day850km (528 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4h 60m
¥24,780($180)
every 4 hours786km (488 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 15m
¥27,105($200)
every 4 hours959km (596 miles)
Train via Okayama7h 40m
¥23,135($170)
hourly820km (510 miles)
Drive
8h 50m
¥11,090($81)
on demand739km (459 miles)

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Airports near Shimoda

The following major airports near Shimoda offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.

FSZ
Shizuoka Airport (FSZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
70km (44 miles) from Shimoda
HND
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
International Airport
Distance
123km (77 miles) from Shimoda
NRT
Narita International Airport (NRT)
International Airport
Distance
179km (111 miles) from Shimoda