How to travel from Shinjuku to Hagi, Japan

The distance between Shinjuku and Hagi is around 812km (504 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Shinjuku to Hagi 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Iwami (IWJ) then take the train to Higashihagi.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    ¥30,390($220)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Hiroshima then Asa and then to Nagatoshi.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥27,515($200)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Kyoto Station Karasumaguchi and then to Hagi BC.

  • Duration19h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥18,480($135)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Hagi.

  • Duration10h 50m
  • Distance969km (602 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Shinjuku and Hagi

There are several options for getting from Shinjuku to Hagi by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥18,480 ($135) and will take around 19h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥30,390 ($220).

The distance between Shinjuku and Hagi is around 812km (504 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 769km (478 miles)

It takes around 6h 40m to get from Shinjuku and Hagi by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Shinjuku to Hagi is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx ¥30,390 ($220).

The cheapest way to travel between Shinjuku and Hagi, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥18,480 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Shinjuku and Hagi. It typically takes around 6h 40m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Shinjuku to Hagi. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tokyo, Hiroshima, Asa and Nagatoshi. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 40m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Shinjuku and Hagi. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 6h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Shinjuku and Hagi. It typically takes around 19h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Shinjuku to Hagi. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Kyoto Station Karasumaguchi. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 19h 55m.

JR Bus Kanto and Kintetsu Bus run regular bus services between Shinjuku and Hagi. Buses run once daily and take around 19h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Shinjuku to Hagi. We recommend that you fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Iwami (IWJ) then take the train to Higashihagi. instead which will take 3h 20m.

The closest major airport to Hagi is Hagi-Iwami Airport (IWJ) (IWJ) which is approximately 47km (29 miles) from Hagi. Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ) (UBJ) and Fukuoka Airport (FUK) (FUK) 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 Shinjuku and Hagi. The distance is around 969km (602 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Shinjuku to Hagi is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around ¥27,515 ($200).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Shinjuku and Hagi

Transport options from Shinjuku to Hagi
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
3h 20m
¥30,390($220)
every 4 hours812km (504 miles)
Plane and Bus3h 50m
¥25,055($185)
twice daily894km (555 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus4h 10m
¥39,155($285)
twice daily986km (613 miles)
Plane, Bus and Train4h 20m
¥23,410($170)
twice daily879km (546 miles)
Train
6h 40m
¥27,515($200)
every 4 hours1,044km (649 miles)
Bus
19h 55m
¥18,480($135)
once daily1,032km (642 miles)
Drive
10h 50m
¥14,510($105)
on demand969km (602 miles)

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Airports near Hagi

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

IWJ
Hagi-Iwami Airport (IWJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
47km (29 miles) from Hagi
UBJ
Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
54km (34 miles) from Hagi
FUK
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
International Airport
Distance
127km (79 miles) from Hagi