What is the cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Minamata?

The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Minamata is to drive which costs ¥21000 - ¥31000 and takes 14h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tokyo to Minamata?

The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Minamata is to fly and train which takes 5h 32m and costs ¥16000 - ¥50000.

How far is it from Tokyo to Minamata?

The distance between Tokyo and Minamata is 1239 km. The road distance is 1241 km.

How do I travel from Tokyo to Minamata without a car?

The best way to get from Tokyo to Minamata without a car is to train which takes 8h 3m and costs ¥28000 - ¥39000.

How long does it take to get from Tokyo to Minamata?

It takes approximately 8h 3m to get from Tokyo to Minamata, including transfers.

Can I drive from Tokyo to Minamata?

Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Minamata is 1241 km. It takes approximately 14h 53m to drive from Tokyo to Minamata.

Where can I stay near Minamata?

There are 24+ hotels available in Minamata.

Tokyo to Minamata - 8 ways to travel via train, night bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Tokyo to Minamata by train, night bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Hakatatrain Nozomi
2. Take the train from Hakata to Shin-Minamatatrain Sakura
8h 3m
¥28,347–38,809
Night bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the night bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Hakata Bus Terminalnightbus
2. Take the train from Hakata to Shin-Minamatatrain Sakura
17h 27m
¥14,000–32,500
Night bus, train via Shūnan
1. Take the night bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Tokuyama-ekinightbus
2. Take the train from Tokuyama to Kumamototrain
3. Take the train from Yatsushiro to Minamatatrain
17h 8m
¥20,100–28,000
Drive 1,241 km
1. Drive from Tokyo to Minamatacar 1,241 km
14h 53m
¥21,378–30,880
Fly Tokyo International Airport to Kagoshima Airport, train
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kagoshima Airport (KOJ)plane HND - KOJ
2. Take the train from Kagoshima-Chuo to Shin-Minamatatrain
5h 32m
¥16,820–49,904
Train to Narita International Airport, fly to Kagoshima Airport, train
1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 Stationtrain
2. Fly from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Kagoshima Airport (KOJ)plane NRT - KOJ
3. Take the train from Kagoshima-Chuo to Shin-Minamatatrain
6h 16m
¥15,935–53,581
Fly Tokyo International Airport to Aso Kumamoto Airport, train
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Aso Kumamoto Airport (KMJ)plane HND - KMJ
2. Take the train from Kumamoto to Shin-Minamatatrain
7h
¥17,220–49,404
Fly Tokyo International Airport to Miyazaki Airport, train
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Miyazaki Airport (KMI)plane HND - KMI
2. Take the train from Minamimiyazaki to Kagoshima-Chuotrain
3. Take the train from Kagoshima-Chuo to Shin-Minamatatrain
8h 16m
¥22,870–56,104

Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kagoshima Airport (KOJ) flights

182Weekly Planes

1h 59mAverage Duration

¥6,779Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Tokyo to Minamata.

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Distance: 1,239.1 km
Duration: 8h 3m

What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Minamata, Japan?

You can take a train from Tōkyō Station to JA Minamata Shisho Mae via Hakata, Shin-Minamata, and Shinminamata Sta. in around 8h 3m.

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