There are 5 ways to get from Kyoto to Benesse House by train, bus, ferry, car, or car ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus, ferry via Osaka
best- Take the train from Shin Osaka to Okayamatrain
- Take the bus from Okayama Sta. to Uno Sta.bus
- Take the ferry from Uno to Honmuraferry
4h 35m¥3,582–5,013Train, ferry
- Take the train from Kyoto to Okayamatrain
- Take the train from Okayama to Unotrain
- Take the ferry from Uno to Honmuraferry
5h 30mBus, ferry
- Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Okayamabus Kyoto
- Take the ferry from Uno to Honmuraferry Uno – Naoshima
6h 31m¥4,600–5,200Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Kyoto to Unocar
- Take the car ferry from Uno to Naoshimacarferry Uno – Naoshima
3h 36m¥4,130–8,140Train, bus, ferry
- Take the train from Kyōto to Ōsakatrain
- Take the bus from Osaka Station JR Express BT to Okayama Station West Exitbus
- Take the ferry from Uno to Honmuraferry
7h 27m¥4,738–5,191
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Benesse House is to train and bus and ferry via Osaka which costs ¥3500 - ¥5000 and takes 4h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Benesse House is to drive and car ferry which takes 3h 36m and costs ¥4100 - ¥8500.
The distance between Kyoto and Benesse House is 231 km.
The best way to get from Kyoto to Benesse House without a car is to train and bus and ferry via Osaka which takes 4h 35m and costs ¥3500 - ¥5000.
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Kyoto to Benesse House, including transfers.
There are 424+ hotels available in Benesse House.
What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Benesse House, Japan?
There is no direct connection from Kyoto to Benesse House. However, you can take the train to Shin-Ōsaka Station, walk to Shin Osaka, take the train to Okayama, walk to Okayama Sta., take the bus to Uno Sta., walk to Uno, take the ferry to Honmura, then walk to Benesse House. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kyoto to Benesse House via Okayama, Uno, Uno, and Honmura in around 5h 30m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- westjr.co.jp
Train from Shin Osaka to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,300–3,300
- Schedules at
- westjr.co.jp
Train from Okayama to Uno
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥500–750
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Kyōto to Ōsaka
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥650–950
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Shin Osaka to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
Train from Kyoto to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
Train from Kyōto to Ōsaka
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Phone
- 086-230-2130
- Website
- ryobi-holdings.jp
Bus from Okayama Sta. to Uno Sta.
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥360–550
- Website
- https://www.ryobi-holdings.jp/bus/
Bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,900–4,400
- Schedules at
- ryobi-holdings.jp
- Book at
- japanbusonline.com
- Phone
- 0570-010-666
- Website
- chugoku-jrbus.co.jp
Bus from Osaka Station JR Express BT to Okayama Station West Exit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,400
- Schedules at
- chugoku-jrbus.co.jp.e.aec.hp.transer.com
- Book at
- kousokubus.net
- Phone
- 087-892-3104
- Website
- shikokukisen.com
Ferry from Uno to Honmura
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥300
- Schedules at
- shikokukisen.com
Ferry from Uno to Honmura
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥300
- Schedules at
- shikokukisen.com
Ferry from Uno to Honmura
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥300
- Schedules at
- shikokukisen.com
Car ferry from Uno to Naoshima
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥300–2,600
- Schedules at
- shikokukisen.com
- Passenger
- ¥300
- Bicycle (A passenger fare is required)
- ¥310
- Motorcycle (A passenger fare is required)Bicycle (A passenger fare is required)
- ¥600–1,000
- Car less than 6m length (inc. driver's fare)
- ¥1,500–2,600
Ferry from Uno to Honmura
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥300
- Schedules at
- shikokukisen.com
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
Travel Insider: Top Japan travel tips by Beatrix Holland
Read the travel guide















