How to travel from Yakushima Island to Shimoda, Japan
The distance between Yakushima Island and Shimoda is around 1,254km (779 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 40m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Yakushima Island to Shimoda 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 Shimoda → Yakushima Island if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Yakushima (KUM) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Atami and then to Izukyu Shimoda.
- Duration4h 40m
- Flight time2h 20m
- Typical cost¥63,930($465)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Kagoshima then take the train to Hakata, Shin-Yokohama then Atami and then to Izukyu Shimoda.
- Duration11h 25m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost¥49,695($365)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Kagoshima then drive to Shimoda.
- Duration17h 50m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost¥29,980($220)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Yakushima Island and Shimoda
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Yakushima Island to Shimoda by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around ¥29,980 ($220) and will take around 17h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥63,930 ($465).
The distance between Yakushima Island and Shimoda is around 1,254km (779 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 924km (574 miles)
It takes around 4h 40m to get from Yakushima Island and Shimoda by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Yakushima Island to Shimoda is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx ¥63,930 ($465).
The cheapest way to travel between Yakushima Island and Shimoda is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around ¥29,980 ($220) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Yakushima Island and Shimoda. We recommend that you fly from Yakushima (KUM) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Atami and then to Izukyu Shimoda. instead which will take 4h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Yakushima Island and Shimoda. We recommend that you fly from Yakushima (KUM) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Atami and then to Izukyu Shimoda. instead which will take 4h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Yakushima Island to Shimoda. We recommend that you fly from Yakushima (KUM) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Atami and then to Izukyu Shimoda. instead which will take 4h 40m.
The closest major airport to Shimoda is Shizuoka Airport (FSZ) (FSZ) which is approximately 70km (44 miles) from Shimoda. Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) (HND) and Narita International Airport (NRT) (NRT) 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 Shimoda. We recommend that you fly from Yakushima (KUM) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Atami and then to Izukyu Shimoda. instead which will take 4h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Yakushima Island to Shimoda is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around ¥63,930 ($465).
Compare travel optionsbetween Yakushima Island and Shimoda
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 4 similar | 4h 40m | ¥63,930($465) | every 4 hours | 1,260km (783 miles) |
| Fly to Shizuoka (FSZ), train | 5h 25m | ¥41,205($300) | every 4 hours | 1,254km (779 miles) |
| Fly to Tokyo Narita (NRT), train | 5h 60m | ¥38,330($280) | every 4 hours | 1,531km (951 miles) |
| Fly to Nagoya Airfield (NKM), train | 6h 15m | ¥43,395($315) | every 4 hours | 1,305km (811 miles) |
| Fly to Chūbu Centrair (NGO), train | 6h 20m | ¥35,185($255) | every 4 hours | 1,309km (813 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 3 similar | 11h 25m | ¥49,695($365) | 5 times a day | 1,563km (971 miles) |
| Ferry to Kagoshima, train | 11h 60m | ¥43,670($320) | 5 times a day | 1,425km (885 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 13h 15m | ¥49,010($360) | once daily | 1,690km (1,050 miles) |
| Ferry to Kagoshima, bus and train | 1 day 1h | ¥36,965($270) | once daily | 1,771km (1,100 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 17h 50m | ¥29,980($220) | 5 times a day | 1,445km (898 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Yakushima Island and Shimoda
Airlines
Fuji Dream
China Airlines
Skymark Airlines
Train operators
Narita Express (N'EX)
Ferry operators
Toppy & Rocket
Bus companies
Nishitetsu
Airports near Shimoda
The following major airports near Shimoda offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Shizuoka Airport (FSZ)
- Distance
- 70km (44 miles) from Shimoda
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
- Distance
- 123km (77 miles) from Shimoda
Narita International Airport (NRT)
- Distance
- 179km (111 miles) from Shimoda