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How to get fromNaoshima to Himeji Castleby ferry, bus, train, car ferry, or car

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

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  1. Ferry, bus, train via Himeji

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Kimura to Unoferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Chikkoginza to Okayama Sta.bus bus
    3. Take the train from Okayama to Himejitrain train
    3h 7m
    ¥2,035–2,855

  2. Car ferry, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the carferry from Naoshima to Unocarferry car ferry Uno – Naoshima
    2. Drive from Uno to Himeji Castlecar car
    2h 14m
    ¥1,938–5,155

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Kimura to Unoferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Uno to Okayamatrain train
    3. Take the train from Okayama to Himejitrain train
    3h 21m
    ¥2,125–2,955

  4. Ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Kimura to Unoferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Chikkoginza to Okayama Sta.bus bus
    3. Take the train from Okayama to Himejitrain train
    4h 31m
    ¥2,075–2,915

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  • Distance: 112.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 7m

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

There is no direct connection from Naoshima to Himeji Castle. However, you can take the ferry to Uno, walk to Chikkoginza, take the bus to Okayama Sta., walk to Okayama, take the train to Himeji, walk to Tegara, take the train to Sanyohimeji, then walk to Himeji Castle. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Kimura to Himeji Castle via Uno, Uno, Okayama, Himeji, Tegara, and Sanyohimeji in around 3h 21m.

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