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How to get fromKamakura to Yamagataby train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Kamakura to Yamagata by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Kamakura to Tōkyō Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Sendaitrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sendai to Yamagata Kencho-maebus bus
    4h 35m
    ¥6,424–8,844

  2. Train, night bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from 鎌倉 Kamakura to Tōkyō Stationtrain train Jo
    2. Take the nightbus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Yamagata Kencho-maenightbus night bus
    7h 46m
    ¥4,969–8,638

  3. Night bus

    1. Take the nightbus from Tokyo Haneda Airport to Yamagata Station West Gatenightbus night bus Jx851
    6h 12m
    ¥5,418–13,662

  4. Drive  412.9 km

    1. Drive from Kamakura to Yamagatacar car 412.9 km
    5h 4m
    ¥7,119–10,282

  5. Train, fly to Yamagata Airport

    1. Take the train from Kamakura to Yokohamatrain train
    2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Yamagata Airport (GAJ)plane plane HND - GAJ
    4h 24m
    ¥13,198–23,642

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Kamakura to Tōkyō Stationtrain train Yokosukasen
    2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Yamagatatrain train Tsubasa
    4h 49m
    ¥5,774–7,644

  7. Fly to Shonai Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Shonai Airport (SYO)plane plane HND - SYO
    2. Take the bus from S-mall Bus terminal(2 platform) to Kenchou maebus bus
    7h 16m
    ¥46,048–100,362

Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Yamagata Airport (GAJ) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration57 minAverage Duration
Ticket¥11,609Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 437.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Kamakura, Japan and Yamagata, Japan?

JAMJAM LINER operates a vehicle from Tokyo Haneda Airport to Yamagata Station West Gate once daily. Tickets cost ¥4,200–11,000 and the journey takes 4h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kamakura to Yamagata via Tōkyō Station in around 4h 49m.

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