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How to get fromKitakami to Zaō Onsenby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Kitakami to Zaō Onsen by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Kitakami to Sendaitrain train Yamabiko
    2. Take the bus from Sendai Station East exit to Zao Onsen Bus Terminalbus bus Sendai / ...
    3h 24m
    ¥2,953–4,197

  2. Train, bus via 山形駅前

    1. Take the train from Kitakami to Sendaitrain train
    2. Take the train from Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) to Yamagatatrain train
    3. Take the bus from 山形駅前 to 蔵王温泉バスターミナルbus bus Z90
    4h 37m
    ¥3,073–4,037

  3. Drive 198.7 km

    1. Drive from Kitakami to Zaō Onsencar car 198.7 km
    2h 35m
    ¥3,448–4,980

  4. Train, bus via 山形駅前 #2

    1. Take the train from Kitakami to Sendaitrain train
    2. Take the bus from Sendai to Yamagata Ekimaebus bus
    3. Take the bus from 山形駅前 to 蔵王温泉バスターミナルbus bus Z90
    4h
    ¥3,073–3,937

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  • Distance: 197.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 24m

What companies run services between Kitakami, Japan and Zaō Onsen, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Kitakami to Zaō Onsen. However, you can take the train to Sendai, walk to Sendai Station East exit, take the bus to Zao Onsen Bus Terminal, then walk to Zaō Onsen. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kitakami to Zaō Onsen via Sendai(Miyagi/Jr), Yamagata, 山形駅前, and 蔵王温泉バスターミナル in around 4h 37m.

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