How to travel from Yamagata to Yakushima Island, Japan
The distance between Yamagata and Yakushima Island is around 1,345km (836 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4hrs.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Yamagata to Yakushima Island by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Yakushima Island → Yamagata if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Yamagata (GAJ) to Yakushima (KUM).
- Duration4hrs
- Flight time3h 35m
- Typical cost¥51,610($375)
3 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Basuta Shinjuku then Hakata Bus Terminal and then to Kagoshima Honkou then take a ferry to Yakushima.
- Duration1 day 5h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥39,290($285)
Multiple operators
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Tokyo then Hakata and then to Kagoshima-Chuo then take a ferry to Yakushima.
- Duration12h 20m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost¥53,665($390)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Kagoshima then take a ferry to Yakushima.
- Duration21hrs
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost¥34,090($250)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Yamagata and Yakushima Island
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Yamagata to Yakushima Island by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥34,090 ($250) and will take around 21hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥51,610 ($375).
The distance between Yamagata and Yakushima Island is around 1,345km (836 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,258km (782 miles)
It takes around 4hrs to get from Yamagata and Yakushima Island by plane.
The quickest way to get from Yamagata to Yakushima Island is to fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx ¥51,610 ($375).
The cheapest way to travel between Yamagata and Yakushima Island is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥34,090 ($250) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Yamagata and Yakushima Island. We recommend that you fly from Yamagata (GAJ) to Yakushima (KUM). instead which will take 4hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Yamagata and Yakushima Island. We recommend that you fly from Yamagata (GAJ) to Yakushima (KUM). instead which will take 4hrs.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Yamagata and Yakushima Island. Flights depart from Yamagata (GAJ) and arrive at Yakushima (KUM) - via Tokyo Haneda (HND). The flight takes around 3h 35m.
There is no direct flight from Yamagata to Yakushima Island. There is however a flight that goes via Tokyo Haneda (HND) and Kagoshima (KOJ). This services will take at least 4hrs (not including layover time).
The flight from Yamagata to Yakushima Island typically takes around 3h 35m. Flights depart from Yamagata (GAJ) and and arrive into Yakushima (KUM).
The closest major airport to Yakushima Island is Yakushima Airport (KUM) (KUM) which is approximately 14km (8 miles) from Yakushima Island. New Tanegashima Airport (TNE) (TNE) and Fukuoka Airport (FUK) (FUK) 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 Yamagata to Yakushima Island. We recommend that you fly from Yamagata (GAJ) to Yakushima (KUM). instead which will take 4hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Yamagata to Yakushima Island is to fly which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around ¥51,610 ($375).
Compare travel optionsbetween Yamagata and Yakushima Island
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 3 similar | 4hrs | ¥51,610($375) | every 4 hours | 1,439km (894 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 4h 40m | ¥76,800($560) | every 30 mins | 1,354km (841 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 60m | ¥55,170($405) | hourly | 1,345km (836 miles) |
| Train to Tokyo, Fly | 6h 10m | ¥70,365($515) | hourly | 1,601km (995 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 1 day 5h | ¥39,290($285) | once daily | 1,915km (1,190 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 12h 20m | ¥53,665($390) | 5 times a day | 1,797km (1,117 miles) |
| Train to Tokyo, ferry | 12h 35m | ¥54,350($395) | 5 times a day | 1,798km (1,117 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 21hrs | ¥34,090($250) | 5 times a day | 1,712km (1,064 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Yamagata and Yakushima Island
Airlines
AIRDO
Ibex Airlines
Ferry operators
Toppy & Rocket
Bus companies
Yamako Bus
JR Bus Tōhoku
Nishitetsu
Train operators
Airports near Yakushima Island
The following major airports near Yakushima Island offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Yakushima Airport (KUM)
- Distance
- 14km (8 miles) from Yakushima Island
New Tanegashima Airport (TNE)
- Distance
- 53km (33 miles) from Yakushima Island
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
- Distance
- 360km (224 miles) from Yakushima Island