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How to get fromKyoto to Shiraishi Jimaby train, ferry, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Kyoto to Shiraishi Jima by train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Fukuyamatrain train Nozomi
    2. Take the ferry from Kasaoka to Shiraishijimaferry ferry
    3h 12m

  2. Train, ferry via Okayama

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Okayamatrain train
    2. Take the train from Okayama to Kasaokatrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Kasaoka to Shiraishijimaferry ferry
    4h 16m
    ¥4,369–6,209

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Kurashikibus bus Kyoto
    2. Take the ferry from Kasaoka to Shiraishijimaferry ferry
    6h 39m
    ¥5,200–6,100

  4. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Oomiya to Ōsakatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Ōsaka to Sogo-Oroshiurichibabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Kasaoka to Shiraishijimaferry ferry
    7h 55m
    ¥5,221–5,619

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kyoto to Shiraishi Jima.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 283.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 12m

What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Shiraishi Jima, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Kyoto to Shiraishi Jima. However, you can take the train to Fukuyama, take the train to Kasaoka, walk to Kasaoka, then take the ferry to Shiraishijima. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Shiraishijima via Kurashiki, Kurashiki, Kasaoka, and Kasaoka in around 6h 39m.

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