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How to get fromShiga Highlands to Zao Onsenby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Shiga Highlands to Zao Onsen by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train via Saitama

    best
    1. Take the bus from Hasuike to Naganobus bus
    2. Take the train from Nagano to Omiya Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Omiya Station to Yamagatatrain train
    8h 17m
    ¥9,070–12,940

  2. Drive 327.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Shiga Highlands to Zao Onsencar car 327.3 km
    5h 1m
    ¥5,679–8,203

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hasuike to Naganobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nagano to Niigata-ekibus bus
    3. Take the bus from 新潟駅前 to 鉄砲町bus bus
    11h 42m
    ¥8,040–10,510

  4. Bus, train, fly

    1. Take the bus from Hasuike to Naganobus bus
    2. Take the train from Nagano to Tōkyō Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Yamagata Airport (GAJ)plane plane HND - GAJ
    7h 42m
    ¥19,290–27,020

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Hasuike to Naganobus bus
    2. Take the train from Nagano to Joetsumyokotrain train
    3. Take the train from Joetsumyoko to Niigatatrain train
    4. Take the bus from Niigata to Teppomachibus bus
    11h 42m
    ¥7,440–11,510

  6. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Hasuike to Naganobus bus
    2. Take the train from Nagano to Myoko-Kogentrain train
    3. Take the bus from Takada Station to Niigata Eki-Maebus bus
    4. Take the bus from 新潟駅前 to 鉄砲町bus bus
    13h 15m
    ¥7,860–12,810

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

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket¥11,647Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 563 km
  • Duration: 8h 17m

What companies run services between Shiga Highlands, Japan and Zao Onsen, Japan?

You can take a bus from Hasuike to Zao Onsen via Nagano, 新潟駅前, 鉄砲町, and 蔵王温泉バスターミナル in around 11h 42m.

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