How to travel from Shizuoka to Itsukushima, Japan
The distance between Shizuoka and Itsukushima is around 664km (412 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 50m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Shizuoka to Itsukushima by train, ferry, 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 Itsukushima → Shizuoka if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Hiroshima then take a ferry to Miyajima.
- Duration3h 50m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥17,110($125)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train, Plane and Ferry
Take the train to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Iwakuni Kintaikyo (IWK) then take a ferry to Miyajima.
- Duration3h 50m
- Flight time1h 35m
- Typical cost¥31,350($230)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Ōsaka and then to Hiroshima BC then take a ferry to Miyajima.
- Duration13h 25m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥16,565($120)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Miyajimaguchi then take a ferry to Miyajima.
- Duration7h 30m
- Departsevery 15 mins
- Typical cost¥10,265($75)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Shizuoka and Itsukushima
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Shizuoka to Itsukushima by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥10,265 ($75) and will take around 7h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥17,110 ($125).
The distance between Shizuoka and Itsukushima is around 664km (412 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 561km (349 miles)
It takes around 3h 50m to get from Shizuoka and Itsukushima by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Shizuoka to Itsukushima is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx ¥17,110 ($125).
The cheapest way to travel between Shizuoka and Itsukushima is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥10,265 ($75) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Shizuoka and Itsukushima. We recommend that you take the train to Hiroshima then take a ferry to Miyajima. instead which will take 3h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Shizuoka and Itsukushima. We recommend that you take the train to Hiroshima then take a ferry to Miyajima. instead which will take 3h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Shizuoka to Itsukushima. We recommend that you take the train to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Hiroshima (HIJ) then take the bus to Hiroshima Shinkansenguchi then take a ferry to Miyajima. instead which will take 4h 25m.
The closest major airport to Itsukushima is Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (IWK) (IWK) which is approximately 17km (10 miles) from Itsukushima. Fukuoka Airport (FUK) (FUK) 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 Shizuoka to Itsukushima. We recommend that you take the train to Hiroshima then take a ferry to Miyajima. instead which will take 3h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Shizuoka to Itsukushima is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around ¥17,110 ($125).
Compare travel optionsbetween Shizuoka and Itsukushima
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 3h 50m | ¥17,110($125) | twice daily | 672km (418 miles) |
| Train to Shin-Kobe, ferry | 3h 50m | ¥19,165($140) | every 2 hours | 672km (418 miles) |
| Train to Shin-Osaka, ferry | 4h 30m | ¥19,165($140) | hourly | 673km (418 miles) |
Train, Plane and Ferry + 1 similar | 3h 50m | ¥31,350($230) | every 4 hours | 905km (562 miles) |
| Train, Plane, Bus and Ferry | 4h 25m | ¥24,230($175) | every 30 mins | 883km (549 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 13h 25m | ¥16,565($120) | once daily | 756km (470 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 7h 30m | ¥10,265($75) | every 15 mins | 664km (412 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Shizuoka and Itsukushima
Ferry operators
JR Miyajima Ferry
Miyajima Matsudai Kisen
Aqua-net Hiroshima
Train operators
Bus companies
Shizutetsu Bus
Chugoku JR Bus Company
Airlines
Airports near Itsukushima
The following major airports near Itsukushima offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (IWK)
- Distance
- 17km (10 miles) from Itsukushima
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
- Distance
- 188km (117 miles) from Itsukushima
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
- Distance
- 270km (168 miles) from Itsukushima