There are 5 ways to get from Hiroshima to Kenroku-en by train, night bus, car, bus or plane
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Recommended option
Train • 5h 6m
Cheapest option
Train to Fukuoka, fly • 5h 1m
3 alternative options
Night bus, train • 13h 44m
Drive • 6h 30m
Bus to Hiroshima, fly • 6h 51m
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The national COVID-19 helpline number in Kenroku-en is 0120-565653.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Kenroku-en is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Kenroku-en is 2 metres.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 0120-565653.
Last updated: 15 Mar 2023
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hiroshima to Kenroku-en is to drive which costs ¥8000 - ¥12000 and takes 6h 30m.
The quickest way to get from Hiroshima to Kenroku-en is to train and fly which costs ¥11000 - ¥48000 and takes 5h 1m.
The distance between Hiroshima and Kenroku-en is 451 km. The road distance is 584 km.
The best way to get from Hiroshima to Kenroku-en without a car is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs ¥13000 - ¥22000.
It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Hiroshima to Kenroku-en, including transfers.
There is no direct flight from Hiroshima Airport to Komatsu Airport. The quickest flight takes 3h 40m and has one stopover.
Yes, the driving distance between Hiroshima to Kenroku-en is 584 km. It takes approximately 6h 30m to drive from Hiroshima to Kenroku-en.
Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways offer flights from Hiroshima Airport to Komatsu Airport.
There are 112+ hotels available in Kenroku-en. Prices start at ¥12500 per night.
- Distance: 450.8 km
- Duration: 5h 6m
What companies run services between Hiroshima, Japan and Kenroku-en, Japan?
You can take a train from Hiroshima to Kenroku-en via Kyoto, Kanazawa, Kanazawa Station East Gate BT, and Musashi-ga-tsuji Ōmi-chō Market in around 5h 6m.
- Website
- ana.co.jp
Flights from Hiroshima to Komatsu via Tokyo Haneda
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥17000 - ¥55000
Flights from Hiroshima to Komatsu via New Chitose
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥24000 - ¥60000
Flights from Hiroshima to Komatsu via Tokyo Haneda, New Chitose
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥26000 - ¥60000
Flights from Hiroshima to Komatsu via Okinawa, Fukuoka
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥28000 - ¥60000
Flights from Hiroshima to Komatsu via Tokyo Haneda, Fukuoka
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥25000 - ¥60000
Flights from Fukuoka to Komatsu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥9500 - ¥39000
Flights from Fukuoka to Komatsu via Tokyo Haneda
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥17000 - ¥45000
- Website
- jal.com
Flights from Hiroshima to Komatsu via Tokyo Haneda
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥14000 - ¥55000
Flights from Hiroshima to Komatsu via New Chitose, Tokyo Haneda
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥20000 - ¥75000
Flights from Fukuoka to Komatsu via Tokyo Haneda
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥12000 - ¥48000
- Website
- orc-air.co.jp
Flights from Fukuoka to Komatsu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥7500 - ¥38000
Japan’s famous bullet trains, operated by Japan Rail, are known for their comfort, punctuality and efficiency. They run at speeds of up to 320km/h and connect most of the country’s major cities. Most shinkansen trains offer two classes – Ordinary and Green Car – although some also offer Gran Class (comparable to first class). Seat reservations can be made on all trains for a small fee, although it’s not mandatory apart from on a handful of routes.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 050-2016-1603
Train from Hiroshima to Kyoto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥8500 - ¥12000
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
- Book at
- https://www.eki-net.com/en/jreast-train-reservation/Top/Index?_ga=2.112701697.401839359.1679025395-146082126.1679025395
- Book at
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/onlinebooking/
- Book at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/ticket/overview/
- Book at
- https://train.yoyaku.jrkyushu.co.jp/jr/pc/inbound/TopInitAction.do;jsids3=8a_uNOkRNI3d65Y5nkJ3MxUUoAWkPVW3!-91974369
- Unreserved seat
- ¥8500 - ¥12000
- Reserved seat
- ¥9500 - ¥12000
- Green seat
- ¥12000 - ¥17000
Train from Hiroshima to Hakata
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥6500 - ¥9500
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
- Book at
- https://www.eki-net.com/en/jreast-train-reservation/Top/Index?_ga=2.112701697.401839359.1679025395-146082126.1679025395
- Book at
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/onlinebooking/
- Book at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/ticket/overview/
- Book at
- https://train.yoyaku.jrkyushu.co.jp/jr/pc/inbound/TopInitAction.do;jsids3=8a_uNOkRNI3d65Y5nkJ3MxUUoAWkPVW3!-91974369
- Unreserved seat
- ¥6500 - ¥9000
- Reserved seat
- ¥7500 - ¥9500
- Green seat
- ¥9500 - ¥13000
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- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- hyperdia.com
Train from Kyoto to Kanazawa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥5000 - ¥8500
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
- Book at
- https://www.eki-net.com/en/jreast-train-reservation/Top/Index
- Book at
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/onlinebooking/
- Book at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/ticket/overview/
- Book at
- https://train.yoyaku.jrkyushu.co.jp/jr/pc/inbound/TopInitAction.do;jsids3=8a_uNOkRNI3d65Y5nkJ3MxUUoAWkPVW3!-91974369
- Unreserved Seat
- ¥5000 - ¥8000
- Reserved Seat
- ¥5500 - ¥8500
- Green Seat
- ¥8000 - ¥11000
- Phone
- 06-6618-5301
- Website
- kintetsu-bus.co.jp
Night bus from Kōiki-kōen-mae Station to Kyōto
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥8500 - ¥11000
- Schedules at
- kintetsu-bus.co.jp
- Adult
- ¥8500 - ¥11000
- Website
- chugoku-jrbus.co.jp
Bus from Hiroshima Shinkansen-Guchi to Hiroshima Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1450
- Schedules at
- chugoku-jrbus.co.jp
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