Rome2Rio

How to get fromHimeji to Nao Shimaby train, bus, car ferry, or car

Find Transport to Nao Shima

See all options

There are 4 ways to get from Himeji to Nao Shima by train, bus, car ferry, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train, bus, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Himeji to Okayamatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Okayama Sta. to Chikkoginzabus bus
    3. Take the carferry from Uno to Naoshimacarferry car ferry
    3h 4m
    ¥1,806–4,754

  2. Train, car ferry via Okayama

    1. Take the train from Himeji to Okayamatrain train
    2. Take the train from Okayama to Unotrain train
    3. Take the carferry from Uno to Naoshimacarferry car ferry
    3h 53m
    ¥1,956–4,954

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Himeji to Unocar car
    2. Take the carferry from Uno to Naoshimacarferry car ferry Uno – Naoshima
    2h 11m
    ¥1,827–4,813

  4. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Himeji to Takamatsu(Kagawa)train train Sunrise Seto
    2. Take the carferry from Takamatsu to Miyanouracarferry car ferry Takamatsu – Naoshima
    3h 57m
    ¥2,449–9,275

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Himeji to Nao Shima.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 104 km
  • Duration: 3h 4m

What companies run services between Himeji, Japan and Nao Shima, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Himeji to Nao Shima. However, you can take the train to Okayama, walk to Okayama Sta., take the bus to Chikkoginza, walk to Uno, then take the car ferry to Naoshima. Alternatively, you can take a train from Himeji to Naoshima via Okayama, Uno, and Uno in around 3h 53m.

Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Japan

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides