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How to get fromTokyo to Dewa Shrineby train, bus, night bus, car, plane, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Tokyo to Dewa Shrine by train, bus, night bus, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Niigatatrain train Toki / ...
    2. Take the train from Niigata to Tsuruokatrain train [186388] Ltd. Exp Inaho 3 / ...
    6h 53m
    ¥6,531–9,566

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tokyo Station Marunouchi North Exit to S-mall Bus terminalbus bus From Shinjukuminamiguchi to Sakata
    8h 56m
    ¥8,000–9,400

  3. Night bus

    1. Take the night bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Tsuruoka S-MALL BTnightbus night bus
    9h 26m
    ¥8,300–9,400

  4. Drive 453.1 km

    1. Drive from Tokyo to Dewa Shrinecar car 453.1 km
    5h 59m
    ¥7,862–11,356

  5. Fly to Shonai Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Shonai Airport (SYO)plane plane HND - SYO
    2. Take the bus from Tsuruoka Eki Mae(1 platform) to Ideha Bunka Kinenkan maebus bus
    6h 16m
    ¥42,120–182,914

  6. Fly to Yamagata Airport, train, taxi

    1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Yamagata Airport (GAJ)plane plane HND - GAJ
    2. Take the train from Sakurambohigashine to Shinjotrain train
    3. Take the train from Shinjo to Takayatrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Takaya to Dewa Shrinetaxi taxi
    6h 34m
    ¥24,190–32,864

  7. Fly to Akita Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Akita Airport (AXT)plane plane HND - AXT
    2. Take the train from Akita to Tsuruokatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Tsuruoka Eki Mae(1 platform) to Ideha Bunka Kinenkan maebus bus
    8h 44m
    ¥15,640–36,664

Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Shonai Airport (SYO) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket¥41,065Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 459.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 53m

What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Dewa Shrine, Japan?

You can take a train from Tōkyō Station to Dewa Shrine via Niigata, Tsuruoka, Tsuruoka Eki Mae(1 platform), and Haguro Sancho in around 6h 53m. Alternatively, Shonai Kotsu operates a bus from Tokyo Station Marunouchi North Exit to S-mall Bus terminal once daily. Tickets cost ¥7,800–8,100 and the journey takes 6h 55m.

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