There are 3 ways to get from Tokyo to Minobu-san by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Mt. Minobubus 1703 / 1705 / ...
3h 46m¥6,800–7,400Drive 164.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Tokyo to Minobu-sancar 164.5 km
2h 30m¥2,516–3,635Train
- Take the train from Shinjuku Station to Kōfutrain Kaiji / ...
- Take the train from Kōfu to Minobutrain Minobusen / ...
4h 35m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Minobu-san is to drive which costs ¥2500 - ¥3700 and takes 2h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Minobu-san is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs ¥2500 - ¥3700.
No, there is no direct bus from Tokyo to Minobu-san. However, there are services departing from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and arriving at Mt. Minobu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Tokyo station to Minobu-san station. However, there are services departing from Shinjuku Station and arriving at Okunoin Station via Kōfu and Kuonji Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
The distance between Tokyo and Minobu-san is 165 km. The road distance is 164.5 km.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Minobu-san without a car is to bus which takes 3h 46m and costs ¥6500 - ¥7500.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Tokyo to Minobu-san, including transfers.
Tokyo to Minobu-san bus services, operated by Keio Dentetsu Bus, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Tokyo to Minobu-san train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Shinjuku Station.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Minobu-san is to bus which takes 3h 46m and costs ¥6500 - ¥7500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 4h 35m.
What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Minobu-san, Japan?
Keio Dentetsu Bus operates a bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Mt. Minobu 3 times a day. Tickets cost ¥3,600 and the journey takes 3h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Shinjuku Station to Okunoin Station via Kōfu, Minobu, 身延駅, 身延山, and Kuonji Station in around 4h 35m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Shinjuku Station to Kōfu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–2,400
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Kōfu to Minobu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- 042-352-3700
- Website
- keio-bus.com
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Mt. Minobu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,600
- Schedules at
- highwaybus.com
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Booking & Getting There
Tokyo to Minobu-san bus services, operated by Keio Dentetsu Bus, arrive at Mt. Minobu station.
Tokyo to Minobu-san train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kōfu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Minobu-san is 165 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Tokyo to Minobu-san.
There are 29+ hotels available in Minobu-san.