There are 5 ways to get from Shinjuku to Zao Onsen by train, night bus, car, subway, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Yamagatatrain Tsubasa
5h 39m¥5,389–7,184Night bus
cheapest- Take the night bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Yamagata Stationnightbus
7h 51m¥4,370–7,740Night bus via Haneda Airport Terminal 1
- Take the night bus from Tokyo Haneda Airport to Yamagata Station West Gatenightbus Jx851
7h 20m¥5,870–12,740Drive 360.3 km
- Drive from Shinjuku to Zao Onsencar 360.3 km
4h 19m¥6,263–9,046Subway, fly
- Take the subway from 代々木 Yoyogi to 大門 Daimonsubway
- Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Yamagata Airport (GAJ)plane HND - GAJ
4h 8m¥14,670–20,770
Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Yamagata Airport (GAJ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shinjuku to Zao Onsen is to train which costs ¥5000 - ¥7500 and takes 5h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Shinjuku to Zao Onsen is to subway and fly which takes 4h 8m and costs ¥14000 - ¥21000.
No, there is no direct bus from Shinjuku to Zao Onsen. However, there are services departing from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and arriving at 蔵王温泉バスターミナル via Tokyo Haneda Airport and 山形駅前. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Shinjuku station to Zao Onsen. However, there are services departing from Shinjuku Station and arriving at Yamagata via Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
The distance between Shinjuku and Zao Onsen is 370 km. The road distance is 360.3 km.
The best way to get from Shinjuku to Zao Onsen without a car is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs ¥5000 - ¥7500.
It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Shinjuku to Zao Onsen, including transfers.
Shinjuku to Zao Onsen bus services, operated by JAMJAM LINER, depart from Tokyo Haneda Airport station.
Shinjuku to Zao Onsen train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.
Shinjuku to Zao Onsen bus services, operated by JAMJAM LINER, arrive at Yamagata Station West Gate.
What companies run services between Shinjuku, Japan and Zao Onsen, Japan?
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Tōkyō Station to Yamagata 4 times a day. Tickets cost ¥4,900–6,500 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Alternatively, JAMJAM LINER operates a vehicle from Tokyo Haneda Airport to Yamagata Station West Gate once daily. Tickets cost ¥4,200–11,000 and the journey takes 4h 9m.
- 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 Yamagata
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥4,900–6,500
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 03-3816-5711
- Website
- kotsu.metro.tokyo.jp
Subway from 代々木 Yoyogi to 大門 Daimon
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥170
- Website
- https://www.kotsu.metro.tokyo.jp/eng/
- Phone
- 050-3802-1547
- Website
- jamjamliner.jp
Night bus from Tokyo Haneda Airport to Yamagata Station West Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥4,200–11,000
- Schedules at
- jamjamliner.jp
- 4 seats per row spacious
- ¥4,200–7,500
- 3 seats per row
- ¥4,800–11,000
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Shinjuku to Zao Onsen train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Yamagata station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shinjuku to Zao Onsen is 360 km. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Shinjuku to Zao Onsen.
There are 193+ hotels available in Zao Onsen.