How to travel from Shimoda to Asago, Japan

The distance between Shimoda and Asago is around 526km (327 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 25m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Shimoda to Asago 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 AsagoShimoda if you're planning a return trip.

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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 Himeji and then to Wadayama.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    ¥33,540($245)
Operated by

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4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Atami, Shizuoka then Kyoto and then to Fukuchiyama.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥18,210($135)
Operated by

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Ito and then to Shimizu(Shizuoka) then take the bus to Senri Newtown and then to Wadayama Station.

  • Duration12h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥13,415($100)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Asago.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Distance526km (327 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Shimoda and Asago

There are several options for getting from Shimoda to Asago by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ¥13,415 ($100) and will take around 12h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥19,850 ($145).

The distance between Shimoda and Asago is around 526km (327 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 380km (236 miles)

It takes around 5h 55m to get from Shimoda and Asago by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Shimoda to Asago is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 25m and will set you back approx ¥19,850 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Shimoda and Asago, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥13,415 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Shimoda and Asago. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Shimoda to Asago. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Atami, Shizuoka, Kyoto and Fukuchiyama. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 55m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Shimoda and Asago. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 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 Asago. We recommend that you take the train to Atami and then to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the bus to Fukuchiyama Station. instead which will take 5h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Shimoda to Asago. 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 Wadayama. instead which will take 5h 40m.

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

Yes it is possible to drive from Shimoda and Asago. The distance is around 526km (327 miles) by road and it will take around 6hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Shimoda to Asago is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around ¥18,210 ($135).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Shimoda and Asago

Transport options from Shimoda to Asago
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Atami, plane + 4 similar
5h 30m
¥33,540($245)
twice daily869km (540 miles)
Train and Plane5h 40m
¥22,725($165)
twice daily723km (449 miles)
Train to Atami, plane5h 45m
¥28,200($205)
once daily799km (496 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5h 25m
¥19,850($145)
4 times a day697km (433 miles)
Train to Atami, plane and bus6h 10m
¥33,675($245)
twice daily881km (548 miles)
Train
5h 55m
¥18,210($135)
every 4 hours562km (349 miles)
Train and Bus
12h 55m
¥13,415($100)
once daily664km (413 miles)
Drive
6hrs
¥7,940($58)
on demand526km (327 miles)

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Airports near Asago

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

TJH
Tajima Airport (TJH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
20km (13 miles) from Asago
TTJ
Tottori Airport (TTJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
65km (41 miles) from Asago
KIX
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
International Airport
Distance
107km (66 miles) from Asago