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How to get fromHimeji Castle to Naoshimaby train, bus, ferry, car, or car ferry

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

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  1. Train, bus, ferry via Himeji

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    1. Take the train from Himeji to Okayamatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Okayama Sta. to Chikkoginzabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Uno to Kimuraferry ferry
    4h 3m
    ¥1,983–2,749

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Himeji to Okayamatrain train
    2. Take the train from Okayama to Unotrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Uno to Kimuraferry ferry
    4h 50m
    ¥2,133–2,949

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Himeji Castle to Unocar car
    2. Take the carferry from Uno to Naoshimacarferry car ferry Uno – Naoshima
    2h 13m
    ¥2,012–5,077

  4. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Himeji to Okayamatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Okayama Sta. to Chikkoginzabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Uno to Kimuraferry ferry
    4h 5m
    ¥2,051–2,767

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  • Distance: 108.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 3m

What companies run services between Himeji Castle, Japan and Naoshima, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Himeji Castle to Naoshima. However, you can walk to Sanyohimeji, take the train to Tegara, walk to Himeji, 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 vehicle from Himeji Castle to Kimura via Sanyohimeji, Tegara, Himeji, Okayama, Uno, and Uno in around 4h 50m.

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