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Kagoshima to Kurashiki

Updated: March 13, 2024 11:14 PM
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Kagoshima to Kurashiki

Language Japanese
Currency Yen (JPY)
Distance Approximately 1,200 kilometers (746 miles)
How to Reach
  • By plane: Fly from Kagoshima Airport (KJX) to Okayama Airport (OKJ). The flight takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes. From Okayama Airport, take the JR Sanyo Main Line to Kurashiki Station. The train ride takes about 30 minutes.
  • By train: Take the JR Kyushu Shinkansen from Kagoshima-Chuo Station to Hakata Station. The train ride takes about 2 hours. From Hakata Station, take the JR Sanyo Shinkansen to Okayama Station. The train ride takes about 1 hour. From Okayama Station, take the JR Sanyo Main Line to Kurashiki Station. The train ride takes about 30 minutes.
  • By bus: Take a highway bus from Kagoshima Chuo Station to Okayama Station. The bus ride takes about 11 hours. From Okayama Station, take the JR Sanyo Main Line to Kurashiki Station. The train ride takes about 30 minutes.
Expenses The cost of transportation from Kagoshima to Kurashiki will vary depending on the method of transportation and the time of year. Generally speaking, the cost of a plane ticket will be higher than the cost of a train ticket. The cost of a bus ticket will be the lowest.
Best time to go Kagoshima and Kurashiki have a humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and mild winters. The best time to visit is during the spring (April-May) or fall (October-November) when the weather is more pleasant.
What to Eat Kagoshima is famous for its black pork and sweet potatoes. Kurashiki is famous for its eel and sake.
Where to Go Kagoshima:
  • Visit Sakurajima volcano
  • Visit the Kagoshima Aquarium
  • Visit the Senganomori Park
Kurashiki:
  • Visit the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter
  • Visit the Ohara Museum of Art
  • Visit the Achi Shrine
FAQ
  • What is the distance between Kagoshima and Kurashiki? Approximately 1,200 kilometers (746 miles).
  • What is the best way to get from Kagoshima to Kurashiki? By plane or by train.
  • What is the cost of transportation from Kagoshima to Kurashiki? The cost of transportation will vary depending on the method of transportation and the time of year.
  • What is the best time to visit Kagoshima and Kurashiki? During the spring (April-May) or fall (October-November).
  • What are some popular tourist destinations in Kagoshima and Kurashiki? In Kagoshima, some popular tourist destinations include Sakurajima volcano, the Kagoshima Aquarium, and the Senganomori Park. In Kurashiki, some popular tourist destinations include the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter, the Ohara Museum of Art, and the Achi Shrine.

*Distance calculation may be aerial distance.

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