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How to get fromTokyo to SPring-8by train, bus, night train, car, plane or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Tokyo to SPring-8 by train, bus, night train, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to HimejitrainNozomi / ...
    2. Take the train from Himeji to Mikazukitrain[31123] Jr Kishin / ...
    6h 14m

  2. Drive 608.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tokyo to SPring-8car608.9 km
    6h 48m
    ¥10,354–14,955

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tokyo Station Kajibashi to Himeji Station South Gatebus
    10h 22m
    ¥13,800–29,000

  4. Night train

    1. Take the night train from Tōkyō Station to HimejinighttrainSunrise Seto / ...
    10h 51m
    ¥14,000–21,000

  5. Fly to Osaka International Airport, train, taxi

    1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)planeHND - ITM
    2. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Aioitrain
    3. Take the taxi from Aioi to SPring-8taxi
    4h 48m
    ¥24,240–50,864

  6. Fly to Okayama Airport, train

    1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Okayama Airport (OKJ)planeHND - OKJ
    2. Take the train from Okayama to Kamigōritrain
    6h 2m
    ¥26,690–55,814

  7. Fly to Takamatsu Airport, train

    1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Takamatsu Airport (TAK)planeHND - TAK
    2. Take the train from Takamatsu(Kagawa) to Okayamatrain
    3. Take the train from Okayama to Kamigōritrain
    7h 10m
    ¥23,090–58,364

Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM) flights

Calendar217Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket¥11,755Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and SPring-8, Japan?

You can take a train from Tōkyō Station to SPring-8 via Himeji, Mikazuki, 三日月駅, and Spring-８前 in around 6h 14m. Alternatively, Willer Express operates a bus from Tokyo Station Kajibashi to Himeji Station South Gate once daily. Tickets cost ¥4,300–16,000 and the journey takes 9h 40m.

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