How to travel from Wakayama to Itsukushima, Japan
The distance between Wakayama and Itsukushima is around 381km (237 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 20m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Wakayama 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 → Wakayama if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Shinimamiya and then to Hiroshima then take a ferry to Miyajima.
- Duration3h 20m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost¥14,920($110)
Multiple operators
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Train, Plane, Bus and Ferry
Take the train to Namba(Nankai) then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Izumo (IZO) then take the bus to Ozuka Sta. then take a ferry to Miyajima.
- Duration5h 35m
- Flight time50min
- Typical cost¥53,115($390)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Tokushima then take the bus to Takamatsu central IC and then to Hiroshima Shinkansenguchi then take a ferry to Miyajima.
- Duration8h 20m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost¥11,090($81)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Miyajimaguchi then take a ferry to Miyajima.
- Duration5hrs
- Departsevery 15 mins
- Typical cost¥6,435($47)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wakayama and Itsukushima
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Wakayama to Itsukushima by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥6,435 ($47) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥14,920 ($110).
The distance between Wakayama and Itsukushima is around 381km (237 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 264km (164 miles)
It takes around 3h 20m to get from Wakayama and Itsukushima by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Wakayama to Itsukushima is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx ¥14,920 ($110).
The cheapest way to travel between Wakayama and Itsukushima is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥6,435 ($47) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Wakayama and Itsukushima. We recommend that you take the train to Shinimamiya and then to Hiroshima then take a ferry to Miyajima. instead which will take 3h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Wakayama and Itsukushima. We recommend that you take the train to Shinimamiya and then to Hiroshima then take a ferry to Miyajima. instead which will take 3h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Wakayama to Itsukushima. We recommend that you take the train to Namba(Nankai) then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Izumo (IZO) then take the bus to Ozuka Sta. then take a ferry to Miyajima. instead which will take 5h 35m.
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 Wakayama to Itsukushima. We recommend that you take the train to Shinimamiya and then to Hiroshima then take a ferry to Miyajima. instead which will take 3h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wakayama to Itsukushima is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around ¥14,920 ($110).
Compare travel optionsbetween Wakayama and Itsukushima
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 3h 20m | ¥14,920($110) | hourly | 399km (248 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Ferry | 5h 35m | ¥13,965($100) | every 4 hours | 462km (287 miles) |
Train, Plane, Bus and Ferry | 5h 35m | ¥53,115($390) | 4 times a day | 538km (334 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 8h 20m | ¥11,090($81) | 5 times a day | 381km (237 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 5hrs | ¥6,435($47) | every 15 mins | 422km (262 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Wakayama and Itsukushima
Ferry operators
JR Miyajima Ferry
Miyajima Matsudai Kisen
Nankai ferry
Train operators
Nankai Railways
Bus companies
Ryobi Express
Tokushima Bus Co
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