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How to get fromUji to Naoshimaby train, bus, ferry, car, or car ferry

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

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  1. Train, bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Okayamatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Okayama Sta. to Chikkoginzabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Uno to Kimuraferry ferry
    5h 4m

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Uji to Unocar car
    2. Take the carferry from Uno to Naoshimacarferry car ferry Uno – Naoshima
    3h 29m
    ¥3,994–7,940

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Okayamabus bus Kyoto
    2. Take the ferry from Uno to Kimuraferry ferry Uno – Kimura
    7h 13m
    ¥4,886–5,690

  4. Train, bus, ferry via Osaka

    1. Take the train from Kyōto to Ōsakatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Osaka Station JR Express BT to Okayama Station West Exitbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Uno to Kimuraferry ferry
    7h 41m
    ¥5,036–5,640

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 243.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 4m

What companies run services between Uji, Japan and Naoshima, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Uji to Naoshima. However, you can take the train to Kyōto, walk to Kyoto, take the train to Okayama, walk to Okayama Sta., take the bus to Chikkoginza, walk to Uno, then take the ferry to Kimura. Alternatively, you can take a train from Uji to Kimura via Kyōto, Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi, Okayama, Okayama Sta., Chikkoginza, and Uno in around 7h 13m.

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