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How to get fromHimeji to Shōdoshimaby car ferry or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Himeji to Shōdoshima by car ferry or train

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  1. Car ferry

    best
    1. Take the carferry from Himeji Port to Fukuda Portcarferry car ferry
    1h 52m
    ¥9,050–11,050

  2. Train, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Himeji to Okayamatrain train
    2. Take the train from Okayama to Takamatsu(Kagawa)train train
    3. Take the carferry from Takamatsu Ferry Terminal to Shodoshimacarferry car ferry
    4h 13m
    ¥8,346–10,954

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  • Distance: 55.1 km
  • Duration: 1h 52m

What companies run services between Himeji, Japan and Shōdoshima, Japan?

Shikoku Ferry operates a car ferry from Himeji Port to Fukuda Port every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥1,550 and the journey takes 1h 40m.

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