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How to get fromAkashi to Naoshimaby train, bus, ferry, car, or car ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Akashi to Naoshima by train, bus, ferry, car, or car ferry

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  1. Train, bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Nishi Akashi to Okayamatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Okayama Sta. to Chikkoginzabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Uno to Kimuraferry ferry
    3h 25m

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Akashi to Unocar car
    2. Take the carferry from Uno to Naoshimacarferry car ferry Uno – Naoshima
    2h 49m
    ¥2,584–5,903

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Nishi Akashi to Okayamatrain train
    2. Take the train from Okayama to Unotrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Uno to Kimuraferry ferry
    4h 11m

  4. Train, bus, ferry via Himeji

    1. Take the train from Hitomarumae to Sanyohimejitrain train
    2. Take the train from Himeji to Okayamatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Okayama Sta. to Chikkoginzabus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Uno to Kimuraferry ferry
    5h 51m
    ¥2,616–3,654

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Akashi to Naoshima.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 137.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 25m

What companies run services between Akashi, Japan and Naoshima, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Akashi to Naoshima. However, you can take the train to Okayama, walk to Okayama Sta., take the bus to Chikkoginza, walk to Uno, then take the ferry to Kimura. Alternatively, you can take a train from Nishi Akashi to Kimura via Okayama, Uno, and Uno in around 4h 11m.

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