How to travel from Shimoda to Iwaki, Japan

The distance between Shimoda and Iwaki is around 372km (231 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 4h 20m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Shimoda to Iwaki by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Atami then Shinagawa and then to Iwaki(Fukushima).

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥12,320($90)
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Train and Plane

Take the train to Atami and then to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Fukushima (FKS) then take the train to Iwaki(Fukushima).

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    ¥48,190($350)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Juntendo Byoin then take the train to Tokyo then take the bus to Taira Nakamachi.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ¥9,855($72)
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Drive

Drive to Iwaki.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Distance397km (247 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Shimoda and Iwaki

There are several options for getting from Shimoda to Iwaki by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ¥8,350 ($61) and will take around 6h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥12,320 ($90).

The distance between Shimoda and Iwaki is around 372km (231 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 316km (197 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Shimoda and Iwaki by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Shimoda to Iwaki is to take the train which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx ¥12,320 ($90).

The cheapest way to travel between Shimoda and Iwaki, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥8,350 ($61) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Shimoda and Iwaki. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Shimoda to Iwaki. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Atami and Shinagawa. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Shimoda and Iwaki. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 20m, 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 Iwaki. We recommend that you take the train to Atami then Shinagawa and then to Iwaki(Fukushima). instead which will take 4h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Shimoda to Iwaki. We recommend that you take the train to Atami and then to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Fukushima (FKS) then take the train to Iwaki(Fukushima). instead which will take 5h 35m.

The closest major airport to Iwaki is Fukushima Airport (FKS) (FKS) which is approximately 45km (28 miles) from Iwaki. Ibaraki Airport (IBR) (IBR) 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 Shimoda and Iwaki. The distance is around 397km (247 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Shimoda to Iwaki is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around ¥12,320 ($90).

How do I get from Shimoda to Iwaki

Compare travel optionsbetween Shimoda and Iwaki

Transport options from Shimoda to Iwaki
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 20m
¥12,320($90)
every 4 hours374km (232 miles)
Train and Plane
5h 35m
¥48,190($350)
5 times a day1,163km (723 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
6hrs
¥9,855($72)
5 times a week388km (241 miles)
Train and Bus6h 5m
¥8,350($61)
5 times a day372km (231 miles)
Drive
4h 40m
¥6,025($44)
on demand397km (247 miles)

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Airports near Iwaki

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

FKS
Fukushima Airport (FKS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Iwaki
IBR
Ibaraki Airport (IBR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
105km (66 miles) from Iwaki
NRT
Narita International Airport (NRT)
International Airport
Distance
149km (93 miles) from Iwaki