Traveling to Shizuoka from Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka, and Nagoya: A thorough comparison of travel times and costs

• Table of Contents
• Where is Shizuoka City? Introducing its attractions
• From Haneda Airport to Shizuoka Station
• From Kansai International Airport (Osaka) to Shizuoka Station
• From Chubu Centrair International Airport (Nagoya) to Shizuoka Station
• From Fukuoka Airport to Shizuoka Station
• Click here for access and times from Shizuoka Mt. Fuji Airport to each station
• Find the transportation method that suits your travel style!

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Where is Shizuoka City? Introducing its attractions

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National Treasure "Kunozan Toshogu Shrine"

Shizuoka sake, known as the kingdom of ginjo: photo is of Shidaizumi Sake Brewery

Yui Sakura shrimp dishes caught in Suruga Bay

Shizuoka City is the capital of Shizuoka Prefecture, and is conveniently located just one hour by Shinkansen from Tokyo and Nagoya, yet is a place rich in nature, close to the sea and mountains. There are many attractive tourist spots, such as the national treasure "Kunozan Toshogu Shrine", the original Toshogu Shrine in Japan that enshrines Tokugawa Ieyasu, the World Heritage site "Miho no Matsubara", a spectacular view spot of Mt. Fuji, and the post towns of the 53 stations of the Tokaido. In addition, the city is very attractive, with a wide variety of fish caught in Suruga Bay, which is open to the open sea at a depth of 2,500m, clean and delicious sake "SAKE" made with water from Mt. Fuji and the Abe River, and agricultural products that boast the highest shipping volume in Japan. There are also many tourist spots where you can experience the techniques and works of traditional cultural crafts that flourished during the time of Tokugawa Ieyasu.

From Haneda Airport to Shizuoka Station

From Haneda Airport to Shizuoka Station by Shinkansen (for those looking for comfort)

Mount Fuji as seen from near Shin-Fuji Station on the Shinkansen

To get from Haneda Airport to Shinagawa Station, take the Keikyu Airport Line express train from Haneda Airport Terminal 1 & 2 Station and arrive at Shinagawa Station in about 30 minutes.

From Shinagawa Station, you can easily access the area without having to transfer by taking the Tokaido. There are two types of Tokaido: Hikari and Kodama. The Hikari has few stops and takes an hour from Tokyo, while the Kodama runs the same distance but also covers smaller stations, so the ride time is slightly longer at an hour and a half.
If the weather is good, you can see Mount Fuji from the Shinkansen window to the right of the direction of travel.

Shinkansen tickets can be purchased at the "Midori no Madoguchi" (Green Window). The price for a reserved seat in a regular car varies depending on the season, but as of December 2024, it is 5,940 yen for an unreserved seat and 6,470 yen for a reserved seat per adult one way. The Tokaido boasts a maximum speed of 285 kilometers per hour, but is comfortable with almost no shaking or noise.

Click here to make Shinkansen reservations using "Smart EX"

How to get from Haneda Airport to Shizuoka Station by highway bus (for those who want to keep costs down and don't want to transfer)

A direct express bus from Haneda Airport to Shizuoka Station

For those who want to travel more cheaply and easily without having to transfer, we recommend the cheapest mode of transportation: the express bus. The Shizutetsu Express Shizuoka Haneda Airport Line bus is convenient, departing from Haneda Airport Garden (a facility directly connected to Haneda Airport Terminal 3 (International)) at Haneda Airport. It passes through terminal stations such as Motomachi, Chinatown, Doll House, Minato Mirai Yokohama Bay Hotel Tokyu, and Yokohama Station YCAT and arrives at Shizuoka Station without having to transfer. At about 3,200 yen one way from Haneda Airport per adult (2,800 yen from Yokohama), it seems like it will be easier to plan your trip. The journey takes about four hours, and there is currently one bus per day (departing from Haneda Airport Garden at 16:10) *As of December 2024

Tomei Bus from Haneda Airport: Travel times from major stations and major ICs

Shizutetsu Express buses are equipped with USB charging connectors at all seats, there are free Wi-Fi spots, and the seats are spacious, so you can enjoy a comfortable bus trip.

●Book your highway bus from Haneda Airport here

Approx. 1 hour from Tokyo Station (Hikari) / Approx. 1.5 hours from Tokyo Station (Kodama) / Approx. 1 hour from Nagoya Station (Hikari) / Approx. 1.5 hours from Nagoya Station (Kodama) / Approx. 1 hour 50 minutes from Shin-Osaka Station (Hikari) / Approx. 2.5 hours from Shin-Osaka Station (Kodama)
*Nozomi trains do not stop at Shizuoka Station.

From Kansai International Airport (Osaka) to Shizuoka Station

From Kansai International Airport, take the JR Limited Express Haruka to Shin-Osaka Station in about 50 minutes. From Shin-Osaka Station, take the Tokaido Hikari to JR Shizuoka Station in 1 hour and 40 minutes. You can also take the Nozomi and transfer to the Hikari or Kodama at Nagoya Station.
Please check the JR Tokaido timetable for details.

From Chubu Centrair International Airport (Nagoya) to Shizuoka Station

From Chubu Centrair International Airport (Nagoya), take the Meitetsu Airport Line μSky and get off at Meitetsu Nagoya (ride time about 30 minutes). From Meitetsu Nagoya Station, walk for 6 minutes to JR Nagoya Station, then take the Tokaido Hikari for 55 minutes, or the Kodama for 1 hour and 15 minutes to JR Shizuoka Station.

For details, please check the JR Tokaido timetable.

From Fukuoka Airport to Shizuoka Station

From Fukuoka Airport, take the Fukuoka Airport Line and get off at Hakata Station (about 5 minutes). From Hakata Station, take the Tokaido Nozomi, then transfer to the Hikari at Kyoto Station, Shin-Kobe Station, or Shin-Osaka Station, and get off at Shizuoka Station (about 4 hours and 30 minutes).

Alternatively, there are flights from Fukuoka Airport to Shizuoka Mt. Fuji Airport. (Please note that there are few flights.)
● Please check the FDA timetable here.

Click here for access and times from Shizuoka Mt. Fuji Airport to each station

There is a direct bus from Shizuoka Mt. Fuji Airport to Shizuoka Station.
●Please see here for the bus timetable from Shizuoka Mt. Fuji Airport to Shizuoka Station.

How to get from Shizuoka Mt. Fuji Airport to JR stations in Shizuoka Prefecture: time and fare

Find the transportation method that suits your travel style!

Take the Tomei Expressway to Shizuoka City

Map of Tokyo to Shizuoka City, Tomei Expressway and Shinkansen Stations

● Tomei Expressway Tokyo IC ~ Shizuoka IC approx. 2 hours / Tokyo IC ~ Shimizu IC approx. 1 hour 50 minutes / Nagoya IC ~ Shizuoka IC approx. 2 hours 5 minutes / Nagoya IC ~ Shimizu IC approx. 2 hours 15 minutes

●Shin-Tomei Expressway Tokyo IC to Shin-Shizuoka IC: approximately 2 hours / Tokyo IC to Shin-Shimizu IC: approximately 1 hour 35 minutes / Tokyo IC to Shimizu Ihara IC: approximately 1 hour 50 minutes / Nagoya IC to Shin-Shizuoka IC: approximately 1 hour 55 minutes / Nagoya IC to Shin-Shimizu IC: approximately 2 hours 20 minutes / Nagoya IC to Shimizu Ihara IC: approximately 2 hours 10 minutes *The Shin-Tomei Expressway can be used between Gotemba and Mikkabi.
*Expressways within Shizuoka Prefecture tend to experience less traffic congestion than other sections.

As mentioned above, there are various ways to travel from Haneda Airport to Shizuoka, including the Shinkansen and express buses.

If you value comfort and time, we recommend the Shinkansen, but if you want to keep costs down and avoid transferring, we recommend the express bus.

Find the mode of transportation that suits your itinerary, budget, and travel style and have fun.

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