There are 5 ways to get from Shinjuku to Ginzan-onsen by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Oishidatrain Tsubasa
6h 10m¥6,953–9,078Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Sendai Miyakoh Bus Centerbus
- Take the bus from Sendai to Obanazawa Machiai-jobus Shinjo / ...
9h 38m¥5,140–7,550Night bus, bus
- Take the nightbus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Yamagata Stationnightbus
- Take the bus from Yamagata Airport to Ginzan-onsenbus
10h 5m¥6,580–9,880Drive 412 km
- Drive from Shinjuku to Ginzan-onsencar 412 km
5h¥7,162–10,345Fly, bus
- Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Yamagata Airport (GAJ)plane HND - GAJ
- Take the bus from Yamagata Airport to Ginzan-onsenbus
4h 52m¥13,170–19,340
Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Yamagata Airport (GAJ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shinjuku to Ginzan-onsen is to bus which costs ¥5000 - ¥8000 and takes 9h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Shinjuku to Ginzan-onsen is to fly and bus which takes 4h 52m and costs ¥13000 - ¥20000.
No, there is no direct bus from Shinjuku to Ginzan-onsen. However, there are services departing from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and arriving at 銀山温泉 via Sendai and 尾花沢待合所. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Shinjuku station to Ginzan-onsen. However, there are services departing from Shinjuku Station and arriving at Oishida via Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
The distance between Shinjuku and Ginzan-onsen is 411 km. The road distance is 412 km.
The best way to get from Shinjuku to Ginzan-onsen without a car is to train which takes 6h 10m and costs ¥6500 - ¥9500.
It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Shinjuku to Ginzan-onsen, including transfers.
Shinjuku to Ginzan-onsen bus services, operated by Keio Dentetsu Bus, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Shinjuku to Ginzan-onsen train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.
The best way to get from Shinjuku to Ginzan-onsen is to train which takes 6h 10m and costs ¥6500 - ¥9500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5000 - ¥8000 and takes 9h 38m.
What companies run services between Shinjuku, Japan and Ginzan-onsen, Japan?
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Tōkyō Station to Oishida 4 times a day. Tickets cost ¥5,500–7,500 and the journey takes 3h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to 銀山温泉 via Sendai Miyakoh Bus Center, Sendai, and 尾花沢待合所 in around 9h 38m.
- Website
- jal.com
Flights from Tokyo International Airport to Yamagata Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥11,000–16,000
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Tōkyō Station to Oishida
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥5,500–7,500
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 042-352-3700
- Website
- keio-bus.com
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Sendai Miyakoh Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,900–4,600
- Schedules at
- highwaybus.com
- Website
- yamakobus.co.jp
Bus from Sendai to Obanazawa Machiai-jo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–2,200
- Schedules at
- yamakobus.jp
- Phone
- 0570ｰ000448
- Website
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
Night bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Yamagata Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥4,100–7,500
- Schedules at
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
Bus from Yamagata Airport to Ginzan-onsen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500
- Schedules at
- yamagata-airport.co.jp
Bus from Yamagata Airport to Ginzan-onsen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500
- Schedules at
- yamagata-airport.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Shinjuku to Ginzan-onsen bus services, operated by Keio Dentetsu Bus, arrive at Sendai Miyakoh Bus Center station.
Shinjuku to Ginzan-onsen train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Oishida station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shinjuku to Ginzan-onsen is 412 km. It takes approximately 5h to drive from Shinjuku to Ginzan-onsen.
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