There are 5 ways to get from Tokyo to Dewa Sanzan by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Niigatatrain Toki / ...
- Take the train from Niigata to Tsuruokatrain [186388] Ltd. Exp Inaho 3 / ...
5h 4m¥16,331–21,266Drive 451.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Tokyo to Dewa Sanzancar 451.1 km
5h 54m¥7,777–11,234Bus
- Take the bus from Tokyo Station Marunouchi North Exit to Amarume Eki maebus From Shinjukuminamiguchi to Sakata
9h 46m¥11,150–12,450Night bus
- Take the nightbus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Shonaimachi Amarumenightbus
10h 16m¥11,450–12,450Fly
- Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Shonai Airport (SYO)plane HND - SYO
3h 7m¥60,550–117,864
Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Shonai Airport (SYO) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Dewa Sanzan is to drive which costs ¥7500 - ¥12000 and takes 5h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Dewa Sanzan is to fly which takes 3h 7m and costs ¥60000 - ¥120000.
No, there is no direct bus from Tokyo station to Dewa Sanzan. However, there are services departing from Tokyo Station Marunouchi North Exit and arriving at 下瀬場 via 余目駅前. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Tokyo station to Dewa Sanzan. However, there are services departing from Tōkyō Station and arriving at Tsuruoka via Niigata. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
The distance between Tokyo and Dewa Sanzan is 458 km. The road distance is 451.1 km.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Dewa Sanzan without a car is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs ¥16000 - ¥22000.
It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Tokyo to Dewa Sanzan, including transfers.
Tokyo to Dewa Sanzan bus services, operated by Shonai Kotsu, depart from Tokyo Station Marunouchi North Exit.
Tokyo to Dewa Sanzan train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Dewa Sanzan is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs ¥16000 - ¥22000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥11000 - ¥13000 and takes 9h 46m, you could also fly, which costs ¥60000 - ¥120000 and takes 3h 7m.
What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Dewa Sanzan, Japan?
You can take a train from Tōkyō Station to Dewa Sanzan via Niigata and Tsuruoka in around 5h 4m. Alternatively, Shonai Kotsu operates a bus from Tokyo Station Marunouchi North Exit to Amarume Eki mae once daily. Tickets cost ¥7,800–8,100 and the journey takes 7h 25m.
- Website
- ana.co.jp
Flights from Tokyo International Airport to Shonai Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥43,000–95,000
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Tōkyō Station to Niigata
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥4,300–6,000
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Niigata to Tsuruoka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–2,700
- Website
- JR EAST
- Website
- Shonai Kotsu
Bus from Tokyo Station Marunouchi North Exit to Amarume Eki mae
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥7,800–8,100
- Schedules at
- Shonai Kotsu
Night bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Shonaimachi Amarume
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥8,100
- Schedules at
- shonaikotsu.jp
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Booking & Getting There
Tokyo to Dewa Sanzan bus services, operated by Shonai Kotsu, arrive at Amarume Eki mae station.
Tokyo to Dewa Sanzan train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Niigata station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Dewa Sanzan is 451 km. It takes approximately 5h 54m to drive from Tokyo to Dewa Sanzan.
There are 60+ hotels available in Dewa Sanzan.