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06:27
YamaguchiShin-Yamaguchi Station
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FukuokaHakata Station
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First train
06:27
Last train
22:54
Travel duration
43m
Daily departures
28
Departure station
Yamaguchi
Changes
direct
Arrival station
Fukuoka
Ticket price
from $32
Fastest trip
34m
Longest trip
1h 12m
Trains to Yamaguchi
Inbound high-speed trains reach Yamaguchi at Shin-Yamaguchi Station. Sanyo Shinkansen services arrive from Hakata in around 35m and from Kokura in about 20m. Trains from Hiroshima reach Shin-Yamaguchi in roughly 35m, while services from Okayama arrive in around 1h20m. Eastbound long-distance trains from Shin-Osaka take about 1h55m, and services from Kyoto take around 2h10m. Regional JR West trains also arrive at Yamaguchi Station on the Yamaguchi Line, with connecting services from Shin-Yamaguchi taking around 25m.
Visiting Yamaguchi
Yamaguchi is a rail hub in western Honshu, positioned between the Kansai, Chugoku, and Kyushu rail corridors. The city has two key passenger stations: Shin-Yamaguchi for long-distance rail and Yamaguchi Station for regional access into the city center. JR West operates the main services, including Sanyo Shinkansen trains at Shin-Yamaguchi and local lines across Yamaguchi Prefecture.
Train services from Yamaguchi include high-speed Sanyo Shinkansen departures, regional trains on the Yamaguchi Line, Sanyo Main Line, and Ube Line, plus local connections toward coastal and inland parts of the prefecture. Shin-Yamaguchi is the main train station for intercity and high-speed rail, while Yamaguchi Station handles regional trains on the Yamaguchi Line.
Rail routes from Yamaguchi run east toward Hiroshima, Okayama, Kobe, Kyoto, and Osaka, west toward Kokura and Fukuoka, north through the Yamaguchi Line toward Tsuwano and Masuda, and south toward Ube and coastal communities. Book trains from and to Yamaguchi online at Rail Monsters.
Popular routes from Yamaguchi
From Shin-Yamaguchi, JR West Sanyo Shinkansen services run east along the main western Japan corridor toward Hiroshima, Okayama, Kobe, Kyoto, and Osaka. Westbound high-speed trains continue toward Kokura and Hakata, where passengers can connect with Kyushu rail services.
Regional JR West trains give Yamaguchi local and prefectural coverage. The Yamaguchi Line links Yamaguchi Station with Shin-Yamaguchi and continues north toward Tsuwano and Masuda. The Sanyo Main Line serves coastal communities across Yamaguchi Prefecture, while the Ube Line connects Shin-Yamaguchi with Ube and nearby industrial and port areas.
Yamaguchi
Yamaguchi - Home to the Five-Storied Pagoda at Ruriko-ji Temple. Shin-Yamaguchi serves as the main high-speed rail gateway for the prefecture.
Shin-Yamaguchi Station
Station
43m
Fukuoka
Fukuoka - The largest city on Kyushu island, famous for Hakata ramen and its coastal location. Hakata Station is the primary southern Shinkansen terminus.
Hakata Station
StationTrain Operators Serving Yamaguchi
JR West operates the principal rail services serving Yamaguchi. Its Sanyo Shinkansen services call at Shin-Yamaguchi for high-speed travel across western Japan. JR West also runs regional trains on the Yamaguchi Line, Sanyo Main Line, and Ube Line, linking Shin-Yamaguchi, Yamaguchi Station, and nearby prefectural destinations. Rail Monsters books individual tickets for JR West services serving Yamaguchi with the 6 to 12 month advance booking window.
Destinations from Yamaguchi
Service types from Yamaguchi rail stations
Daytime high-speed services: JR West Sanyo Shinkansen from Shin-Yamaguchi to Hiroshima, Okayama, Shin-Osaka, Kyoto, Kokura, and Hakata. Regional inland services: Yamaguchi Line trains from Yamaguchi Station and Shin-Yamaguchi toward Tsuwano and Masuda. Regional coastal services: Sanyo Main Line trains from Shin-Yamaguchi toward cities across southern Yamaguchi Prefecture. Local branch services: Ube Line trains from Shin-Yamaguchi toward Ube and neighboring stations. Airport access: no dedicated airport rail link operates from Yamaguchi.
Travel from Yamaguchi to Tokyo by Shinkansen and explore the historic Imperial Palace or see the neon lights of Shinjuku and the Shibuya Crossing.
Frequency
11 times per day
Popular Trains
Yamaguchi
Japan
4h 21m
Tokyo
Japan
Travel from Yamaguchi to Kyoto by Shinkansen and visit the historic Kinkaku-ji Temple or wander through the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove.
Frequency
12 times per day
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Yamaguchi
Japan
2h 8m
Kyoto
Japan
Travel from Yamaguchi to Shunan by local train and visit the Shunan City Museum of Art or the beautiful Aioi Park.
Yamaguchi
Japan
13m
Shunan
Japan
Travel from Yamaguchi to Sanyo-Onoda by local train and enjoy the scenic views along the coast or visit the historic Sanyo-Onoda's Sakurai Futamigaura shrine.
Frequency
13 times per day
Popular Trains
Yamaguchi
Japan
9m
Sanyo-Onoda
Japan
Travel from Yamaguchi to Chikugo by train and discover the scenic landscapes of Chikugo River or visit the historic Yanagawa Castle.
Frequency
1 times per day
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Yamaguchi
Japan
1h 2m
Chikugo
Japan
Travel from Yamaguchi to Nagoya by Shinkansen and visit Nagoya Castle or explore the Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology.
Frequency
12 times per day
Popular Trains
Yamaguchi
Japan
2h 43m
Nagoya
Japan
Travel from Yamaguchi to Iwakuni by train and visit the iconic Kintai Bridge or explore the historic Iwakuni Castle.
Yamaguchi
Japan
28m
Iwakuni
Japan
Travel from Yamaguchi to Mihara by train and visit the historical Kikko Park or explore the local seafood cuisine at Mihara Fish Market.
Yamaguchi
Japan
1h 13m
Mihara
Japan
Travel from Yamaguchi to Shinagawa by Shinkansen and visit the Tokyo Tower or enjoy shopping at Ginza.
Frequency
11 times per day
Popular Trains
Yamaguchi
Japan
4h 13m
Shinagawa
Japan
Travel from Yamaguchi to Shimonoseki by train and visit the iconic Kanmon Bridge or experience the Historic Mojiko Retro District.
Yamaguchi
Japan
20m
Shimonoseki
Japan
Yamaguchi Major Train Stations
Yamaguchi has two main stations for intercity and regional rail. Shin-Yamaguchi Station is the city rail hub, served by JR West Sanyo Shinkansen trains and by regional services on the Sanyo Main Line, Yamaguchi Line, and Ube Line. Yamaguchi Station sits closer to the city center and serves JR West regional trains on the Yamaguchi Line, with links toward Shin-Yamaguchi and northern parts of the prefecture. Inter-station transfers between Shin-Yamaguchi and Yamaguchi Station use Yamaguchi Line local trains. Use the station cards below to view individual station details.
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