When using the expressway

Here is information on the (estimated) time required from the main interchange (IC) of each prefectural capital in Kyushu. Please note that the time required may be greater depending on traffic conditions.

Departure AreaDeparture ICArrival ICTime Required (Estimate from IC to IC)
When coming from Fukuoka CityFukuoka ICHitoyoshi ICAbout 2 hours
When coming from Saga CitySaga-Yamato ICHitoyoshi ICAbout 2 hours
When coming from NagasakiNagasaki ICHitoyoshi ICAbout 3 hours
When coming from OitaOita ICHitoyoshi ICAbout 3 hours 15 minutes
When coming from KumamotoKumamoto ICHitoyoshi ICAbout 1 hour
When coming from MiyazakiMiyazaki ICHitoyoshi ICAbout 1 hour 15 minutes
When coming from KagoshimaKagoshima ICHitoyoshi ICAbout 1 hour 15 minutes

When using a nearby airport

Departure AreaDeparture Bus StopArrival Bus StopTime Required (Estimate from Bus Stop to Bus Stop)
When coming from Kagoshima AirportKagoshima Airport
Hitoyoshi ICAbout 50 minutes
When coming from Aso Kumamoto Airport (using express bus (nonstop) Nanpu-go) Aso Kumamoto Airport Domestic Terminal (transfer at Mashiki Interchange-guchi)Hitoyoshi ICAbout 1 hour 50 minutes
When coming from Aso Kumamoto Airport (using Super Banpeiyu and B & S Miyazaki)Aso Kumamoto Airport Domestic Terminal (Transfer at Shin-Yatsushiro Station)Hitoyoshi ICAbout 1 hour 50 minutes

When using the railroad

Departure AreaDeparture StationArrival StationTime Required (Estimate between stations)
When coming from Fukuoka CityHakata Station (transfer at Shin-Yatsushiro Station)Hitoyoshi StationMinimum 2 hours 36 minutes
When coming from Saga CitySaga Station (transfer at Shin-Tosu Station and Shin-Yatsushiro Station)Hitoyoshi StationAbout 2 hours
When coming from Nagasaki CityNagasaki Station (transfer at Shin-Tosu Station and Shin-Yatsushiro Station)Hitoyoshi StationAbout 3 hours
When coming from Oita CityOita Station (transfer at Shin-Tosu Station and Shin-Yatsushiro Station) Hitoyoshi StationAbout 3 hours 15 minutes
When coming from Kumamoto CityKumamoto StationHitoyoshi Station1 hour 40 minutes
When coming from Miyazaki CityMiyazaki Station (transfer at Kagoshima Chuo Station and Shin-Yatsushiro Station)Hitoyoshi StationMinimum 4 hours 6 minutes
When coming from Kagoshima CityKagoshima Chuo Station (transfer at Shin-Yatsushiro Station) Hitoyoshi StationMinimum 2 hours 23 minutes

When using an express bus

Departure AreaDeparture Bus StopArrival Bus StopTime Required (Estimate between stations)
When coming from Fukuoka City (Express Phoenix-go)Hakata Station Bus TerminalHitoyoshi ICAbout 2 hours 30 minutes
When coming from Kumamoto (Express Kirishima-go)Kumamoto Kotsu CenterHitoyoshi ICAbout 1 hour 40 minutes
When coming from Miyazaki (B & S Miyazaki)Miyazaki StationHitoyoshi ICAbout 1 hour 45 minutes
When coming from Kagoshima (Express Kirishima-go)Kagoshima Chuo StationHitoyoshi ICAbout 1 hour 40 minutes
When coming from Shin-Yatsushiro Station (B & S Miyazaki) Shin-Yatsushiro StationHitoyoshi ICAbout 40 minutes