How to travel from Shimoda to Nishinoshima, Japan
The distance between Shimoda and Nishinoshima is around 834km (518 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 6h 45m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Shimoda to Nishinoshima by train, ferry, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Nishinoshima → Shimoda if you're planning a return trip.
Train, Plane and Ferry
Take the train to Atami and then to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Yonago (YGJ) then take a ferry to Beppu Port.
- Duration6h 45m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost¥37,235($270)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Atami, Nagoya then Okayama and then to Yonago then take a ferry to Beppu Port.
- Duration10h 40m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥30,665($225)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Shimoda and Nishinoshima
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Shimoda to Nishinoshima by train, ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around ¥26,010 ($190) and will take around 11h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 6h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥37,235 ($270).
The distance between Shimoda and Nishinoshima is around 834km (518 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 562km (349 miles)
It takes around 10h 40m to get from Shimoda and Nishinoshima by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Shimoda to Nishinoshima is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 6h 45m and will set you back approx ¥37,235 ($270).
The cheapest way to travel between Shimoda and Nishinoshima is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥26,010 ($190) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Shimoda and Nishinoshima. We recommend that you take the train to Atami and then to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Yonago (YGJ) then take a ferry to Beppu Port. instead which will take 6h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Shimoda and Nishinoshima. We recommend that you take the train to Atami and then to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Yonago (YGJ) then take a ferry to Beppu Port. instead which will take 6h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Shimoda to Nishinoshima. We recommend that you take the train to Atami and then to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Yonago (YGJ) then take a ferry to Beppu Port. instead which will take 6h 45m.
The closest major airport to Nishinoshima is Oki Island Airport (OKI) (OKI) which is approximately 30km (19 miles) from Nishinoshima. Miho Airport (YGJ) (YGJ) 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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Shimoda to Nishinoshima. We recommend that you take the train to Atami, Nagoya then Okayama and then to Yonago then take a ferry to Beppu Port. instead which will take 10h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Shimoda to Nishinoshima is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 10h 40m and will usually cost around ¥30,665 ($225).
Compare travel optionsbetween Shimoda and Nishinoshima
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train, Plane and Ferry + 1 similar | 6h 45m | ¥37,235($270) | once daily | 850km (528 miles) |
| Train to Atami, plane and ferry | 6h 55m | ¥44,220($325) | twice daily | 945km (587 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 10h 40m | ¥30,665($225) | once daily | 903km (561 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 11h 50m | ¥26,010($190) | once daily | 834km (518 miles) |
| Train to Tokyo, bus and ferry | 17h 25m | ¥29,980($220) | once daily | 1,059km (658 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Shimoda and Nishinoshima
Bus companies
Keihan Bus
Chugoku JR Bus Company
Train operators
Airlines
Ferry operators
Oki Kisen
Airports near Nishinoshima
The following major airports near Nishinoshima offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Oki Island Airport (OKI)
- Distance
- 30km (19 miles) from Nishinoshima
Miho Airport (YGJ)
- Distance
- 70km (43 miles) from Nishinoshima
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
- Distance
- 275km (171 miles) from Nishinoshima