There are 4 ways to get from Onomichi to Iya Valley by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Shin Onomichi to Okayamatrain Kodama
- Take the train from Okayama to Oboketrain [187012] Ltd. Exp Nanpu 5 / ...
4h 18mDrive 155.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Onomichi to Iya Valleycar 155.9 km
2h 33m¥2,680–3,871Bus
- Take the bus from Shinonomichi-eki to Kawauchi Interchangebus
- Take the bus from Kawauchi Inter to Miyoshibus Yoshino-gawa Express
4h 40m¥17,300–21,000Train via Onomichi
- Take the train from Onomichi to Okayamatrain San-yō Line Local
- Take the train from Okayama to Oboketrain [187012] Ltd. Exp Nanpu 5 / ...
5h 37m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Onomichi to Iya Valley is to drive which costs ¥2600 - ¥3900 and takes 2h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Onomichi to Iya Valley is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs ¥2600 - ¥3900.
No, there is no direct bus from Onomichi to Iya Valley. However, there are services departing from Shinonomichi-eki and arriving at Miyoshi via Kawauchi Inter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Onomichi to Iya Valley. However, there are services departing from Shin Onomichi and arriving at Oboke via Okayama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
The distance between Onomichi and Iya Valley is 203 km. The road distance is 155.9 km.
The best way to get from Onomichi to Iya Valley without a car is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Onomichi to Iya Valley, including transfers.
Onomichi to Iya Valley bus services, operated by Iyotetsu, depart from Shinonomichi-eki station.
Onomichi to Iya Valley train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Shin Onomichi station.
The best way to get from Onomichi to Iya Valley is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥17000 - ¥21000 and takes 4h 40m.
What companies run services between Onomichi, Japan and Iya Valley, Japan?
You can take a train from Shin Onomichi to Iya Valley via Okayama, Oboke, 大歩危橋, and ホテル秘境の湯 in around 4h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shinonomichi-eki to Iya Valley via Kawauchi Inter and Miyoshi in around 4h 40m.
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Shin Onomichi to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- 089-948-3100
- Website
- iyotetsu.co.jp
Bus from Shinonomichi-eki to Kawauchi Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥4,500
- Schedules at
- iyotetsu.co.jp
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Booking & Getting There
Onomichi to Iya Valley bus services, operated by Iyotetsu, arrive at Kawauchi Interchange station.
Onomichi to Iya Valley train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Okayama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Onomichi to Iya Valley is 156 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Onomichi to Iya Valley.
There are 48+ hotels available in Iya Valley.