2h 50m, Direct
06:01
AkashiNishiakashi Station
08:51
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First train
06:01
Last train
19:24
Travel duration
2h 58m
Daily departures
6
Departure station
Akashi
Changes
direct
Arrival station
Tokyo
Ticket price
from $96
Fastest trip
2h 50m
Longest trip
3h 18m
Trains to Akashi
Inbound trains reach Akashi through Akashi Station and Nishi-Akashi Station. JR West Special Rapid trains from Sannomiya arrive at Akashi Station in around 15m, while services from Osaka reach Akashi in roughly 40m to 45m. Trains from Kyoto arrive in about 1h, and trains from Himeji take around 20m to 25m. Sanyo Shinkansen services from Shin-Osaka arrive at Nishi-Akashi in about 25m. Longer-distance inbound trains from Okayama reach Nishi-Akashi in around 45m, while services from Hiroshima usually take roughly 1h20m to 1h40m depending on the train selected.
Visiting Akashi
Akashi sits in southern Hyogo Prefecture on the main rail corridor between Kobe, Osaka, and Himeji. The city has two main JR West stations for intercity use: Akashi Station on the JR Kobe Line and Nishi-Akashi Station, where the Sanyo Shinkansen meets conventional JR lines. Sanyo Electric Railway also serves the city with parallel regional rail along the Hanshin corridor.
Trains from Akashi include JR West Special Rapid and local services on the JR Kobe Line, Sanyo Shinkansen services from Nishi-Akashi, and Sanyo Electric Railway trains from Sanyo Akashi Station. Akashi Station is the central stop for frequent regional travel, while Nishi-Akashi is the train station used for bullet train connections across western Japan.
Rail routes from Akashi run east toward Kobe, Sannomiya, Osaka, and Kyoto, west toward Himeji and Okayama, and farther along the Sanyo Shinkansen toward Hiroshima, Hakata, and Kyushu connections. Book trains from and to Akashi online at Rail Monsters.
Popular routes from Akashi
From Akashi Station, JR West trains run east on the JR Kobe Line toward Kobe, Sannomiya, Osaka, and Kyoto, giving the city frequent access to the Keihanshin rail corridor. Westbound JR services continue toward Himeji and connect with routes across western Hyogo and the Chugoku region.
From Nishi-Akashi Station, Sanyo Shinkansen services run east toward Shin-Osaka and onward connections, and west toward Okayama, Hiroshima, Hakata, and Kyushu Shinkansen transfers. Sanyo Electric Railway also runs regional services from Sanyo Akashi Station along the private railway route between Himeji, Akashi, Kobe, and the Hanshin area.
Train Operators Serving Akashi
JR West operates the main rail services in Akashi, including the Sanyo Shinkansen from Nishi-Akashi and JR Kobe Line rapid and local trains from Akashi Station. Sanyo Electric Railway operates regional private railway services from Sanyo Akashi Station along the Himeji - Kobe corridor. For long-distance trips, JR West provides the main bookable intercity and bullet train options. Rail Monsters books individual tickets for these operators where online ticketing is available.
Destinations from Akashi
Rail services from Akashi and Nishi-Akashi
Bullet train services: JR West Sanyo Shinkansen trains from Nishi-Akashi toward Shin-Osaka, Okayama, Hiroshima, Hakata, and Kyushu connections. Regional rapid services: JR Kobe Line trains from Akashi Station and Nishi-Akashi Station toward Kobe, Sannomiya, Osaka, Kyoto, and Himeji. Private railway services: Sanyo Electric Railway trains from Sanyo Akashi Station along the corridor toward Himeji and Kobe. Airport connections: Akashi passengers use rail transfers through Sannomiya, Osaka, or Shin-Osaka for onward airport access.
Travel from Akashi to Tokyo by Shinkansen and visit the historic Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa or shop in the Ginza district.
Akashi
Japan
2h 58m
Tokyo
Japan
Travel from Akashi to Toyohashi by train and visit the Toyohashi Zoo and Botanical Park, or enjoy shopping at the Toyohashi Station building.
Frequency
1 times per day
Popular Trains
Akashi
Japan
1h 35m
Toyohashi
Japan
Travel from Akashi to Fukuyama by train and visit the historic Fukuyama Castle or stroll through the charming grounds of Tomonoura.
Akashi
Japan
1h 8m
Fukuyama
Japan
Travel from Akashi to Kyoto by train and visit Kinkaku-ji or stroll through the historic streets of Gion.
Akashi
Japan
36m
Kyoto
Japan
Travel from Akashi to Osaka by train and visit Osaka Castle or enjoy the local flavors at Kuromon Ichiba Market.
Akashi
Japan
22m
Osaka
Japan
Travel from Akashi to Shunan by train and visit the Ryuaiso Museum or take a stroll along Shunan Beach.
Akashi
Japan
2h 34m
Shunan
Japan
Travel from Akashi to Okayama by train and visit Korakuen Garden or explore the historic Okayama Castle.
Akashi
Japan
40m
Okayama
Japan
Travel from Akashi to Atami by train and experience stunning views at Atami Sun Beach or visit the Atami Castle for a glimpse of local history.
Frequency
3 times per day
Popular Trains
Akashi
Japan
2h 40m
Atami
Japan
Travel from Akashi to Satsumasendai by train and visit the historic Kirishima Shrine or relax at the beaches of Satsuma.
Frequency
1 times per day
Popular Trains
Akashi
Japan
3h 27m
Satsumasendai
Japan
Travel from Akashi to Shinagawa by Shinkansen and visit the Tokyo Tower or experience shopping at the iconic Ginza district.
Akashi
Japan
2h 51m
Shinagawa
Japan
Travel from Akashi to Hiroshima by Shinkansen and visit the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park or the historic Atomic Bomb Dome.
Akashi
Japan
1h 57m
Hiroshima
Japan
Travel from Akashi to Fukuoka by Shinkansen and visit the historic Fukuoka Castle or enjoy the delicious Tonkotsu ramen at the famous Hakata district.
Akashi
Japan
3h 40m
Fukuoka
Japan
Travel from Akashi to Kobe by train and visit the iconic Kobe Harborland or the historic Kitano-cho district.
Akashi
Japan
8m
Kobe
Japan
Travel from Akashi to Himeji by train and visit Himeji Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site, or stroll through the beautiful Kokoen Garden.
Akashi
Japan
10m
Himeji
Japan
Travel from Akashi to Nagoya by train and visit the spectacular Nagoya Castle or the historic Atsuta Shrine.
Akashi
Japan
1h 13m
Nagoya
Japan
Akashi Major Train Stations
Akashi has two main JR West stations for city rail travel. Akashi Station is the central station on the JR Kobe Line, used by Special Rapid, rapid, and local trains running eastbound and westbound through Hyogo. Sanyo Akashi Station sits beside it and is used by Sanyo Electric Railway regional services on the private railway corridor. Nishi-Akashi Station is the Sanyo Shinkansen stop for Akashi and also connects with JR Kobe Line services, making it the main station for bullet train trips. Travelers normally transfer between Akashi Station and Nishi-Akashi Station by JR Kobe Line trains. Use the station cards below to view individual station details.
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