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How to get fromSendai to Mt. Zaoby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Sendai to Mt. Zao by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) to Higashishiroishitrain train Touhokuhonsen
    2. Take the taxi from Higashishiroishi to Mt. Zaotaxi taxi
    1h 19m
    ¥16,681–20,897

  2. Drive  58.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sendai to Mt. Zaocar car 58.4 km
    57 min
    ¥1,003–1,448

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Hirose dori Ichiban-cho to Yamagata Kencho-maebus bus Yamagata / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Yamagata Kencho-mae to Mt. Zaotaxi taxi
    1h 25m
    ¥17,863–22,081

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Sendai to Mt. Zaotaxi taxi 58.4 km
    57 min
    ¥26,000–32,000

  5. Bus, taxi via Eco Camp Iriguchi-mae

    1. Take the bus from Sendai Station #63 Bus Stop to Eco Camp Iriguchi-maebus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Eco Camp Iriguchi-mae to Mt. Zaotaxi taxi
    1h 32m
    ¥16,170–20,170

  6. Bus, taxi via Kencho Shiyakusho-mae

    1. Take the bus from Kencho Shiyakusho-mae to Yamagata Kencho-maebus bus Yamagata / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Yamagata Kencho-mae to Mt. Zaotaxi taxi
    1h 40m
    ¥17,916–22,147

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  • Distance: 76.6 km
  • Duration: 1h 19m

What companies run services between Sendai, Japan and Mt. Zao, Miyagi, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Sendai to Mt. Zao. However, you can take the train to Higashishiroishi then take the taxi to Mt. Zao. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Yamagata Kencho-mae then take the taxi to Mt. Zao.

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