How to travel from Shimoda to Akō, Japan
The distance between Shimoda and Akō is around 567km (353 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 40m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Shimoda to Akō by 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 Akō → Shimoda if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Atami, plane
Take the train to Atami and then to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Okayama (OKJ) then take the train to Aioi(Hyogo).
- Duration4h 40m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost¥38,330($280)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Atami then Shizuoka and then to Aioi(Hyogo).
- Duration4h 55m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost¥25,735($190)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Juntendo Byoin then take the train to Aioi(Hyogo).
- Duration5h 30m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost¥22,590($165)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Shimoda and Akō
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Shimoda to Akō by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ¥11,775 ($86) and will take around 13h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥38,330 ($280).
The distance between Shimoda and Akō is around 567km (353 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 418km (259 miles)
It takes around 4h 55m to get from Shimoda and Akō by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Shimoda to Akō is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx ¥38,330 ($280).
The cheapest way to travel between Shimoda and Akō, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥11,775 ($86) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Shimoda and Akō. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Shimoda to Akō. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Atami, Shizuoka and Aioi(Hyogo). These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 55m.
Japan Railways Limited Express, Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Shimoda and Akō. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 55m, 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 Shimoda and Akō. We recommend that you take the train to Atami and then to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Okayama (OKJ) then take the train to Aioi(Hyogo). instead which will take 4h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Shimoda to Akō. We recommend that you take the train to Atami and then to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Kobe (UKB) then take the train to Himeji. instead which will take 5h 10m.
The closest major airport to Akō is Okayama Airport (OKJ) (OKJ) which is approximately 48km (30 miles) from Akō. Takamatsu Airport (TAK) (TAK) 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
Yes it is possible to drive from Shimoda and Akō. The distance is around 567km (353 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Shimoda to Akō is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around ¥25,735 ($190).
Compare travel optionsbetween Shimoda and Akō
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Atami, plane + 5 similar | 4h 40m | ¥38,330($280) | every 4 hours | 800km (497 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 10m | ¥23,685($175) | every 4 hours | 695km (432 miles) |
| Train to Atami, plane | 5h 20m | ¥23,000($170) | every 4 hours | 698km (434 miles) |
| Train to Atami, plane | 5h 25m | ¥35,185($255) | 5 times a day | 793km (493 miles) |
| Train to Atami, plane | 5h 50m | ¥31,350($230) | every 4 hours | 870km (541 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 5h 25m | ¥41,205($300) | every 4 hours | 852km (530 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 4h 55m | ¥25,735($190) | every 4 hours | 602km (374 miles) |
| Train via Ito | 5h 55m | ¥16,700($120) | once daily | 611km (379 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 5h 30m | ¥22,590($165) | 5 times a week | 593km (369 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 13h 25m | ¥11,775($86) | once daily | 682km (424 miles) |
Drive | 6h 20m | ¥8,490($62) | on demand | 567km (353 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Shimoda and Akō
Bus companies
Tokai Bus
Shizutetsu Bus
Honshi Bus
JR Shikoku Bus
Airlines
Skymark Airlines
Train operators
Airports near Akō
The following major airports near Akō offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Okayama Airport (OKJ)
- Distance
- 48km (30 miles) from Akō
Takamatsu Airport (TAK)
- Distance
- 71km (44 miles) from Akō
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
- Distance
- 89km (55 miles) from Akō