How to travel from Takayama to Itsukushima, Japan
The distance between Takayama and Itsukushima is around 628km (390 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 10m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Takayama 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 → Takayama if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Nagoya and then to Hiroshima then take a ferry to Miyajima.
- Duration5h 10m
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost¥23,410($170)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train, Plane and Ferry
Take the train to Nagoya then fly from Chūbu Centrair (NGO) to Matsuyama (MYJ) then take a ferry to Hiroshima Port and then to Miyajima.
- Duration6h 10m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost¥49,285($360)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Miyajimaguchi then take a ferry to Miyajima.
- Duration7h 40m
- Departsevery 15 mins
- Typical cost¥9,445($69)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Takayama and Itsukushima
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Takayama to Itsukushima by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥9,445 ($69) and will take around 7h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥23,410 ($170).
The distance between Takayama and Itsukushima is around 628km (390 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 495km (307 miles)
It takes around 5h 10m to get from Takayama and Itsukushima by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Takayama to Itsukushima is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx ¥23,410 ($170).
The cheapest way to travel between Takayama and Itsukushima is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥9,445 ($69) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Takayama and Itsukushima. We recommend that you take the train to Nagoya and then to Hiroshima then take a ferry to Miyajima. instead which will take 5h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Takayama and Itsukushima. We recommend that you take the train to Nagoya and then to Hiroshima then take a ferry to Miyajima. instead which will take 5h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Takayama to Itsukushima. We recommend that you take the train to Nagoya then fly from Nagoya Airfield (NKM) to Izumo (IZO) then take the bus to Ozuka Sta. then take a ferry to Miyajima. instead which will take 7hrs.
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 Takayama to Itsukushima. We recommend that you take the train to Nagoya and then to Hiroshima then take a ferry to Miyajima. instead which will take 5h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Takayama to Itsukushima is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around ¥23,410 ($170).
Compare travel optionsbetween Takayama and Itsukushima
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 5h 10m | ¥23,410($170) | every 3 hours | 664km (413 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Ferry | 6h 40m | ¥19,305($140) | twice daily | 628km (390 miles) |
Train, Plane and Ferry + 1 similar | 6h 10m | ¥49,285($360) | every 4 hours | 691km (429 miles) |
| Train, Plane, Bus and Ferry | 7hrs | ¥35,730($260) | 4 times a day | 759km (472 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 7h 40m | ¥9,445($69) | every 15 mins | 634km (394 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Takayama and Itsukushima
Ferry operators
JR Miyajima Ferry
Miyajima Matsudai Kisen
Setonaikaikisen
Bus companies
Nouhi Bus
Hiroshima Electric Railway
Airlines
Fuji Dream
Ibex Airlines
Train operators
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