How to travel from Shimoda to Asahikawa, Japan
The distance between Shimoda and Asahikawa is around 1,116km (693 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 35m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Shimoda to Asahikawa by train, plane, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Asahikawa → Shimoda if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Atami and then to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Asahikawa (AKJ).
- Duration4h 35m
- Flight time1h 35m
- Typical cost¥17,795($130)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Tokyo, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then Sapporo(Jr) and then to Asahikawa.
- Duration11h 30m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost¥37,645($275)
Multiple train operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Oarai then take a ferry to Tomakomai then drive to Asahikawa.
- Duration23h 50m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥25,190($185)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Shimoda and Asahikawa
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Shimoda to Asahikawa by train, plane, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around ¥17,795 ($130) and will take around 4h 35m.
The distance between Shimoda and Asahikawa is around 1,116km (693 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,052km (653 miles)
It takes around 4h 35m to get from Shimoda and Asahikawa by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Shimoda to Asahikawa is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx ¥17,795 ($130).
The cheapest way to travel between Shimoda and Asahikawa is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around ¥17,795 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Shimoda and Asahikawa. It typically takes around 11h 30m and departs 5 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Shimoda to Asahikawa. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tokyo, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and Sapporo(Jr). These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 11h 30m.
Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Shimoda and Asahikawa. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 11h 30m, 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 Asahikawa. We recommend that you take the train to Atami and then to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Asahikawa (AKJ). instead which will take 4h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Shimoda to Asahikawa. We recommend that you take the train to Atami and then to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Asahikawa (AKJ). instead which will take 4h 35m.
The closest major airport to Asahikawa is Asahikawa Airport (AKJ) (AKJ) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Asahikawa. Okadama Airport (OKD) (OKD) 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 Shimoda to Asahikawa. We recommend that you take the train to Atami and then to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Asahikawa (AKJ). instead which will take 4h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Shimoda to Asahikawa is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around ¥17,795 ($130).
Compare travel optionsbetween Shimoda and Asahikawa
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 4h 35m | ¥17,795($130) | every 4 hours | 1,116km (693 miles) |
| Train to Atami, plane | 5h 50m | ¥30,530($225) | every 4 hours | 1,170km (727 miles) |
| Train to Atami, plane | 6h 10m | ¥32,855($240) | every 4 hours | 1,460km (907 miles) |
Train | 11h 30m | ¥37,645($275) | 5 times a day | 1,421km (883 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 23h 50m | ¥25,190($185) | twice daily | 1,271km (790 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Shimoda and Asahikawa
Airlines
AIRDO
Skymark Airlines
Train operators
Ferry operators
Ferry Sunflower
Airports near Asahikawa
The following major airports near Asahikawa offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Asahikawa Airport (AKJ)
- Distance
- 13km (8 miles) from Asahikawa
Okadama Airport (OKD)
- Distance
- 107km (67 miles) from Asahikawa
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
- Distance
- 122km (76 miles) from Asahikawa