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

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There are 5 ways to get from Matsushima to Zaō Onsen by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Matsushima to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr)train train [14749] Jr Tohoku / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sendai Station East exit to Zao Onsen Bus Terminalbus bus Sendai / ...
    2h 55m
    ¥1,535–2,382

  2. Train, bus via 山形駅前

    1. Take the train from Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) to Yamagatatrain train [16159] JR Senzan / ...
    2. Take the bus from 山形駅前 to 蔵王温泉バスターミナルbus bus Z90
    4h 8m
    ¥1,655–2,222

  3. Drive 95.4 km

    1. Drive from Matsushima to Zaō Onsencar car 95.4 km
    1h 27m
    ¥1,654–2,389

  4. Train, bus via 山形駅前 #2

    1. Take the train from Matsushimakaigan to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr)train 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
    3h 47m
    ¥1,641–2,105

  5. Train, bus via 山形駅前 #3

    1. Take the train from Matsushimakaigan to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr)train 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 24m
    ¥1,641–2,205

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 97.2 km
  • Duration: 2h 55m

What companies run services between Matsushima, Miyagi, Japan and Zaō Onsen, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Matsushima to Zaō Onsen. However, you can take the train to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr), 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 Matsushima 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 8m.

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