How to travel from Tokyo to Asago, Japan

The distance between Tokyo and Asago is around 551km (343 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 30m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Tokyo to Asago 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 Bus

Fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the bus to Fukuchiyama Station.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ¥13,965($100)
Operated by

Multiple operators

5 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Kyoto and then to Wadayama.

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ¥16,700($120)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus via Shin-Osaka

Take the bus to Shin-Osaka and then to Wadayama Station.

  • Duration10hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥3,695($27)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Asago.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Distance567km (352 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tokyo and Asago

There are several options for getting from Tokyo to Asago by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥3,695 ($27) and will take around 10hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥13,965 ($100).

The distance between Tokyo and Asago is around 551km (343 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 446km (277 miles)

It takes around 3h 60m to get from Tokyo and Asago by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tokyo to Asago is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx ¥13,965 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Tokyo and Asago, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥3,695 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Tokyo and Asago. It typically takes around 3h 60m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Tokyo to Asago. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kyoto. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 3h 60m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Tokyo and Asago. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 3h 60m, 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 Tokyo and Asago. It typically takes around 10h 45m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Tokyo to Asago. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Osaka Station JR Express BT and Hankyu Sanbangai. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 10h 45m.

JR Bus Kanto, Zentan Bus and Keisei bus run regular bus services between Tokyo and Asago. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 10h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tokyo to Asago. We recommend that you fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Kobe (UKB) then take the train to Wadayama. instead which will take 3h 50m.

The closest major airport to Asago is Tajima Airport (TJH) (TJH) which is approximately 20km (13 miles) from Asago. Tottori Airport (TTJ) (TTJ) 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

Yes it is possible to drive from Tokyo and Asago. The distance is around 567km (352 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tokyo to Asago is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 60m and will usually cost around ¥16,700 ($120).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Tokyo and Asago

Transport options from Tokyo to Asago
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 5 similar
3h 30m
¥13,965($100)
4 times a day551km (343 miles)
Fly to Okayama (OKJ), train3h 35m
¥27,655($200)
twice daily723km (449 miles)
Plane and Train3h 50m
¥16,840($125)
twice daily577km (359 miles)
Fly to Tottori (TTJ), Train3h 55m
¥22,315($165)
once daily653km (406 miles)
Fly to Takamatsu (TAK), train4h 50m
¥20,670($150)
twice daily793km (493 miles)
Plane, Bus and Train4h 20m
¥27,790($205)
twice daily735km (457 miles)
Train
3h 60m
¥16,700($120)
4 times a day595km (369 miles)
Bus via Shin-Osaka + 1 similar
10hrs
¥3,695($27)
once daily648km (403 miles)
Bus10h 45m
¥11,225($82)
every 20 mins647km (402 miles)
Drive
6h 25m
¥8,490($62)
on demand567km (352 miles)

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Airports near Asago

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

TJH
Tajima Airport (TJH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
20km (13 miles) from Asago
TTJ
Tottori Airport (TTJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
65km (41 miles) from Asago
KIX
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
International Airport
Distance
107km (66 miles) from Asago