How to travel from Yakushima Island to Hirosaki, Japan
The distance between Yakushima Island and Hirosaki is around 1,706km (1,060 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 25m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Yakushima Island to Hirosaki by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Hirosaki → Yakushima Island if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Yakushima (KUM) to Aomori (AOJ).
- Duration4h 25m
- Flight time3h 30m
- Typical cost¥31,350($230)
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Ibusuki and then to Kagoshima then take the bus to Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminal then Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and then to Konan Bus Hirosaki Bus Terminal.
- Duration1 day 6h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥40,520($295)
Multiple operators
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Ibusuki then take the train to Kagoshima-Chuo, Shin-Osaka then Tokyo and then to Shin-Aomori.
- Duration13h 15m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥62,150($455)
Multiple operators
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Kagoshima then drive to Hirosaki.
- Duration24h 30m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost¥37,645($275)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Yakushima Island and Hirosaki
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Yakushima Island to Hirosaki by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around ¥31,350 ($230) and will take around 4h 25m.
The distance between Yakushima Island and Hirosaki is around 1,706km (1,060 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,451km (901 miles)
It takes around 4h 25m to get from Yakushima Island and Hirosaki by plane.
The quickest way to get from Yakushima Island to Hirosaki is to fly which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx ¥31,350 ($230).
The cheapest way to travel between Yakushima Island and Hirosaki is to fly which will typically cost around ¥31,350 ($230) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Yakushima Island and Hirosaki. We recommend that you fly from Yakushima (KUM) to Aomori (AOJ). instead which will take 4h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Yakushima Island and Hirosaki. We recommend that you fly from Yakushima (KUM) to Aomori (AOJ). instead which will take 4h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Yakushima Island and Hirosaki. Flights depart from Yakushima (KUM) and arrive at Aomori (AOJ) - via Kagoshima (KOJ). The flight takes around 3h 30m.
There is no direct flight from Yakushima Island to Hirosaki. There is however a flight that goes via Kagoshima (KOJ) and Tokyo Haneda (HND). This services will take at least 4h 25m (not including layover time).
The flight from Yakushima Island to Hirosaki typically takes around 3h 30m. Flights depart from Yakushima (KUM) and and arrive into Aomori (AOJ).
The closest major airport to Hirosaki is Aomori Airport (AOJ) (AOJ) which is approximately 24km (15 miles) from Hirosaki. Odate–Noshiro Airport (ONJ) (ONJ) and New Chitose Airport (CTS) (CTS) 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 Yakushima Island to Hirosaki. We recommend that you fly from Yakushima (KUM) to Aomori (AOJ). instead which will take 4h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Yakushima Island to Hirosaki is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around ¥31,350 ($230).
Compare travel optionsbetween Yakushima Island and Hirosaki
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 4h 25m | ¥31,350($230) | hourly | 1,706km (1,060 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 6hrs | ¥35,185($255) | every 20 mins | 1,713km (1,064 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 6h | ¥40,520($295) | once daily | 2,292km (1,424 miles) |
| Ferry to Kagoshima, bus | 1 day 8h | ¥43,945($320) | once daily | 2,387km (1,483 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 2 similar | 13h 15m | ¥62,150($455) | once daily | 2,169km (1,348 miles) |
| Ferry to Kagoshima, train | 13h 60m | ¥62,425($455) | 5 times a day | 2,163km (1,344 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 24h 40m | ¥56,950($415) | once daily | 2,279km (1,416 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 24h 30m | ¥37,645($275) | 5 times a day | 1,952km (1,213 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Yakushima Island and Hirosaki
Bus companies
Kyushu Sanko Group
Kintetsu Bus
Nishitetsu
Meitetsu Bus
Miyako Kotsu
Airports near Hirosaki
The following major airports near Hirosaki offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Aomori Airport (AOJ)
- Distance
- 24km (15 miles) from Hirosaki
Odate–Noshiro Airport (ONJ)
- Distance
- 46km (28 miles) from Hirosaki
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
- Distance
- 263km (163 miles) from Hirosaki