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How to get fromOsaka to Himaka-jimaby train, ferry, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Osaka to Himaka-jima by train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Nagoyatrain train
    2. Take the train from Meitetsu Nagoya to Kōwatrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Kowa port to Himakajima West portferry ferry
    4h 20m

  2. Bus, train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Osaka-Umeda to Nagoya Sasashima-raibu Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Meitetsu Nagoya to Kōwatrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Kowa port to Himakajima West portferry ferry
    5h 49m
    ¥2,920–7,000

  3. Train, ferry via Namba

    1. Take the train from Osaka-Namba to Kintetsu-Nagoyatrain train
    2. Take the train from Meitetsu Nagoya to Kōwatrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Kowa port to Himakajima West portferry ferry
    5h 25m
    ¥5,520–8,733

  4. Bus, train, ferry via Osaka WBT Umeda

    1. Take the bus from Osaka WBT Umeda to Nagoya Station Noritakebus bus
    2. Take the train from Meitetsu Nagoya to Kōwatrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Kowa port to Himakajima West portferry ferry
    5h 57m
    ¥4,534–8,052

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 234.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between Osaka, Japan and Himaka-jima, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Osaka to Himaka-jima. However, you can take the subway to Nishinakajima-Minamigata, walk to Shin Osaka, take the train to Nagoya, walk to Meitetsu Nagoya, take the train to Kōwa, walk to Kowa port, then take the ferry to Himakajima West port. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Osaka-Umeda to Himakajima West port via Nagoya Sasashima-raibu Station, Meitetsu Nagoya, Kōwa, and Kowa port in around 5h 49m.

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