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How to get fromAkashi to Itsuku Shimaby train, car ferry, car, or tram

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There are 4 ways to get from Akashi to Itsuku Shima by train, car ferry, car, or tram

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  1. Train, car ferry

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    1. Take the train from Himeji to Hiroshimatrain train
    2. Take the train from Hiroshima to Miyajimaguchitrain train
    3. Take the car ferry from Miyajimaguchi to Miyajimacarferry car ferry
    2h 31m
    ¥3,778–5,226

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Akashi to Miyajimaguchicar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Miyajimaguchi to Miyajimacarferry car ferry
    4h 25m
    ¥5,394–7,727

  3. Train, tram, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Nishi Akashi to Hiroshimatrain train
    2. Take the tram from Hiroshima Station to Hiroden-Miyajima-Guchitram tram
    3. Take the car ferry from Miyajimaguchi to Miyajimacarferry car ferry
    3h 27m

  4. Train, tram, car ferry via Himeji

    1. Take the train from Hitomarumae to Tegaratrain train
    2. Take the train from Himeji to Hiroshimatrain train
    3. Take the tram from Hiroshima Station to Hiroden-Miyajima-Guchitram tram
    4. Take the car ferry from Miyajimaguchi to Miyajimacarferry car ferry
    4h 1m
    ¥4,146–5,858

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Akashi to Itsuku Shima.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 276.4 km
  • Duration: 2h 31m

What companies run services between Akashi, Japan and Itsuku Shima, Hiroshima, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Akashi to Itsuku Shima. However, you can take the train to Himeji, take the train to Hiroshima, take the train to Miyajimaguchi, walk to Miyajimaguchi, then take the car ferry to Miyajima. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Akashi to Itsuku Shima via Miyajimaguchi and Miyajima in around 4h 25m.

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