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07:59
ShunanTokuyama Station
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KyotoKyoto Station
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First train
07:28
Last train
18:27
Travel duration
1h 59m
Daily departures
3
Departure station
Shunan
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direct
Arrival station
Kyoto
Ticket price
from $78
Fastest trip
1h 59m
Longest trip
2h 2m
Trains to Shunan
Inbound long-distance trains reach Shunan at Tokuyama Station. Sanyo Shinkansen services from Hiroshima arrive in around 25 to 35 minutes, while trains from Okayama reach Tokuyama in about 1 hour on faster stopping patterns. Services from Shin-Osaka arrive in roughly 1h50m to 2h15m, depending on train type. From western Japan, trains from Shin-Yamaguchi arrive in around 10 to 15 minutes, Kokura services reach Tokuyama in about 35 to 45 minutes, and Hakata services arrive in around 55 minutes to 1h10m. Regional JR West trains also arrive at Tokuyama and other Shunan stations from nearby points on the Sanyo Main Line.
Visiting Shunan
Shunan sits on the Sanyo rail corridor in eastern Yamaguchi Prefecture, between Hiroshima and the Kyushu approach via Kokura and Hakata. The city's main rail role centers on Tokuyama Station, a Sanyo Shinkansen stop and regional interchange operated by JR West. For travelers buying Shunan train tickets, Tokuyama is the station name most often used in rail searches and schedules.
Trains from Shunan include Sanyo Shinkansen services for long-distance travel, Sanyo Main Line trains for coastal regional travel, and Gantoku Line services toward the inland route through Yamaguchi and Iwakuni areas. Tokuyama Station handles both bullet train and conventional JR West services, making it the main train station for intercity and regional trips in Shunan.
Rail routes from Shunan run east toward Hiroshima, Okayama, Osaka, and the Tokyo corridor, and west toward Shin-Yamaguchi, Kokura, and Hakata. Regional trains also serve nearby Yamaguchi Prefecture cities such as Hofu, Kudamatsu, Hikari, and Iwakuni. Book trains from and to Shunan online at Rail Monsters.
Popular routes from Shunan
From Tokuyama Station, JR West Sanyo Shinkansen services run east toward Hiroshima, Okayama, Shin-Kobe, Shin-Osaka, and the broader Tokaido corridor by transfer or direct service depending on the timetable. Westbound bullet train services continue through Shin-Yamaguchi and Kokura toward Hakata, linking Shunan with northern Kyushu.
Regional trains from Shunan follow the Sanyo Main Line along the Seto Inland Sea side of Yamaguchi Prefecture, serving local city pairs such as Kudamatsu, Hikari, Hofu, and Iwakuni. The Gantoku Line provides an inland regional route associated with Tokuyama and Iwakuni area travel, useful for shorter JR West trips within the prefecture.
Shunan
Shunan - Located in Yamaguchi Prefecture, this city is served by Tokuyama Station, a major stop for the Sanyo Shinkansen line near the scenic Seto Inland Sea.
Tokuyama Station
Station
1h 59m
Kyoto
Kyoto - The former imperial capital of Japan, famous for its thousands of Buddhist temples, Shinto shrines, and traditional wooden houses.
Kyoto Station
StationTrain Operators Serving Shunan
JR West operates the main rail services serving Shunan. On the Sanyo Shinkansen, JR West runs bullet train services at Tokuyama Station for long-distance travel across western Japan. JR West also operates Sanyo Main Line regional trains through Shunan and Gantoku Line services connected with the Tokuyama area. Rail Monsters books individual tickets for JR West services serving Shunan through its online rail booking system.
Destinations from Shunan
JR West services from Shunan rail stations
Daytime bullet train services: Sanyo Shinkansen trains from Tokuyama toward Hiroshima, Okayama, Shin-Osaka, Shin-Yamaguchi, Kokura, and Hakata. Regional coastal services: Sanyo Main Line trains from Shunan stations to Kudamatsu, Hikari, Hofu, Iwakuni, and Yamaguchi Prefecture coastal stops. Regional inland services: Gantoku Line trains connect the Tokuyama area with inland local stations toward the Iwakuni side. Airport services: Shunan has no dedicated airport train; rail passengers normally connect by train to a larger station before using local airport transport.
Travel from Shunan to Kyoto by Shinkansen and visit the Fushimi Inari Shrine or explore the historic Gion district and Kinkaku-ji Temple.
Frequency
3 times per day
Popular Trains
Shunan
Japan
1h 59m
Kyoto
Japan
Travel from Shunan to Osaka by Shinkansen and visit the historic Osaka Castle or explore the vibrant food stalls of the Dotonbori district.
Shunan
Japan
2h 29m
Osaka
Japan
Travel from Shunan to Tokyo by Shinkansen and visit the historic Senso-ji Temple or experience the shopping at Shibuya Crossing.
Frequency
3 times per day
Popular Trains
Shunan
Japan
4h 15m
Tokyo
Japan
Travel from Shunan to Hiroshima by train and visit the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park or explore the historic Atomic Bomb Dome.
Shunan
Japan
27m
Hiroshima
Japan
Travel from Shunan to Fukuoka by limited express trains and visit Ohori Park or explore the ancient Shofuku-ji Temple.
Shunan
Japan
1h 0m
Fukuoka
Japan
Travel from Shunan to Chikugo by train and visit the stunning Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine or enjoy the scenic views at Chikugo River.
Frequency
1 times per day
Popular Trains
Shunan
Japan
1h 11m
Chikugo
Japan
Travel from Shunan to Okayama by train and visit Okayama Castle or stroll through Korakuen Garden, one of Japan's most beautiful gardens.
Shunan
Japan
1h 33m
Okayama
Japan
Travel from Shunan to Aioi by train and visit the Aioi City Museum or enjoy the scenic views of the Seto Inland Sea.
Frequency
6 times per day
Popular Trains
Shunan
Japan
2h 12m
Aioi
Japan
Travel from Shunan to Kobe by train and visit the Kobe Harborland shopping and entertainment district or the famous Kobe beef restaurants.
Shunan
Japan
2h 15m
Kobe
Japan
Travel from Shunan to Nagoya by Shinkansen and visit the historic Nagoya Castle or the Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology.
Frequency
3 times per day
Popular Trains
Shunan
Japan
2h 35m
Nagoya
Japan
Travel from Shunan to Kitakyushu by train and visit the historic Kokura Castle or enjoy the views at Mojiko Retro.
Shunan
Japan
43m
Kitakyushu
Japan
Travel from Shunan to Iwakuni by train and visit the historic Kintaikyo Bridge or explore the Iwakuni Castle.
Shunan
Japan
12m
Iwakuni
Japan
Travel from Shunan to Kagoshima by limited express train and visit the scenic Sakurajima or enjoy the hot springs at Ibusuki.
Frequency
4 times per day
Popular Trains
Shunan
Japan
2h 25m
Kagoshima
Japan
Travel from Shunan to Shinagawa by Shinkansen and visit the Tokyo Tower or explore the historic streets of Asakusa.
Frequency
3 times per day
Popular Trains
Shunan
Japan
4h 8m
Shinagawa
Japan
Travel from Shunan to Mihara by train and visit the picturesque Mihara City Museum or enjoy the scenic views at the Mihara Seaside Park.
Shunan
Japan
57m
Mihara
Japan
Shunan Major Train Stations
Tokuyama Station is Shunan's main passenger rail station and the city's stop on the Sanyo Shinkansen. JR West operates bullet train services here for long-distance eastbound and westbound travel, while conventional JR West platforms serve the Sanyo Main Line and Gantoku Line. Kushigahama Station, also in Shunan, handles regional trains on the Sanyo Main Line and is used for local access within the city area. Heta Station and Fukugawa Station serve local Sanyo Main Line travel in the western part of Shunan. Most long-distance passengers should search for Tokuyama when booking Shunan rail tickets. Use the station cards below to view individual station details.
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