How to travel from Toyooka to Koyasan, Japan

The distance between Toyooka and Koyasan is around 206km (128 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 55m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Toyooka to Koyasan by train, 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 KoyasanToyooka if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Toyooka (TJH) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Osaka, Shinimamiya then Hashimoto(Wakayama) and then to Gokurakubashi.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time40min
  • Typical cost
    ¥15,470($115)
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Multiple operators

💰 Cheapest
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Train

Take the train to Osaka and then to Hashimoto(Wakayama).

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥6,710($49)
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Bus

Take the bus to Hankyu Sanbangai and then to Daimon South Parking lot.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥7,120($52)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Koyasan Reihōkan.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Distance220km (136 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Toyooka and Koyasan

There are several options for getting from Toyooka to Koyasan by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥6,710 ($49) and will take around 5h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥3,285 ($24).

The distance between Toyooka and Koyasan is around 206km (128 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 162km (101 miles)

It takes around 5h 20m to get from Toyooka and Koyasan by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Toyooka to Koyasan is to drive which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx ¥3,285 ($24).

The cheapest way to travel between Toyooka and Koyasan, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥6,710 ($49) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Toyooka and Koyasan. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Toyooka to Koyasan. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Osaka, Shinimamiya, Hashimoto(Wakayama), Gokurakubashi and Kōyasan-eki. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 20m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Nankai Railways run train services between Toyooka and Koyasan. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 20m, 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 Toyooka and Koyasan. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Toyooka to Koyasan. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Hankyu Sanbangai, Kansai Airport Terminal 1 and Daimon South Parking lot. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 45m.

Zentan Bus and Kansai Airport Transportation Enterprise run regular bus services between Toyooka and Koyasan. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Toyooka to Koyasan. We recommend that you fly from Toyooka (TJH) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Osaka, Shinimamiya then Hashimoto(Wakayama) and then to Gokurakubashi. instead which will take 4h 25m.

The closest major airport to Koyasan is Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) which is approximately 38km (24 miles) from Koyasan. Kobe Airport (UKB) (UKB) and Itami Airport (ITM) (ITM) 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 Toyooka and Koyasan. The distance is around 220km (136 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Toyooka to Koyasan is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around ¥6,710 ($49).

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Transport options from Toyooka to Koyasan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
4h 25m
¥15,470($115)
hourly206km (128 miles)
Train
5h 20m
¥6,710($49)
every 4 hours250km (156 miles)
Bus
5h 45m
¥7,120($52)
once daily275km (171 miles)
Drive
2h 55m
¥3,285($24)
on demand220km (136 miles)

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Airports near Koyasan

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

KIX
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
International Airport
Distance
38km (24 miles) from Koyasan
UKB
Kobe Airport (UKB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
56km (35 miles) from Koyasan
ITM
Itami Airport (ITM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
64km (40 miles) from Koyasan