There are 6 ways to get from Tokyo to Dewa Shrine by plane, car, train, bus, or night bus
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Fly to Yamagata Airport, drive
best- Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Yamagata Airport (GAJ)plane HND - GAJ
- Drive from Yamagata-Airport-GAJ to Dewa Shrinecar
3h 52m¥12,850–19,864Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Niigatatrain Toki / ...
- Take the train from Niigata to Tsuruokatrain Inaho / ...
6h 59m¥6,531–9,566Bus
- Take the bus from Tokyo Station Marunouchi North Exit to S-mall Bus terminalbus From Shinjukuminamiguchi to Sakata
8h 56m¥8,000–9,400Night bus
- Take the nightbus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Tsuruoka S-MALL BTnightbus
9h 26m¥8,300–9,400Fly to Shonai Airport, bus
- Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Shonai Airport (SYO)plane HND - SYO
- Take the bus from Tsuruoka Eki Mae(1 platform) to Ideha Bunka Kinenkan maebus
6h 16m¥43,080–77,964Drive 453.1 km
- Drive from Tokyo to Dewa Shrinecar 453.1 km
5h 59m¥6,930–10,010
Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Yamagata Airport (GAJ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Dewa Shrine is to drive which costs ¥6500 - ¥10000 and takes 5h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Dewa Shrine is to fly and drive which takes 3h 52m and costs ¥12000 - ¥20000.
No, there is no direct bus from Tokyo station to Dewa Shrine. However, there are services departing from Tokyo Station Marunouchi North Exit and arriving at Haguro Sancho via S-mall Bus terminal(1 platform). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Tokyo station to Dewa Shrine. However, there are services departing from Tōkyō Station and arriving at Tsuruoka via Niigata. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.
The distance between Tokyo and Dewa Shrine is 436 km. The road distance is 453.1 km.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Dewa Shrine without a car is to train which takes 6h 59m and costs ¥6500 - ¥10000.
It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Tokyo to Dewa Shrine, including transfers.
Tokyo to Dewa Shrine bus services, operated by Shonai Kotsu, depart from Tokyo Station Marunouchi North Exit.
Tokyo to Dewa Shrine train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Dewa Shrine is to train which takes 6h 59m and costs ¥6500 - ¥10000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥8000 - ¥9500 and takes 8h 56m.
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 59m. 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.
- 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 54m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–2,700
- Website
- JR EAST
- Website
- Shonai Kotsu
Bus from Tokyo Station Marunouchi North Exit to S-mall Bus terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥7,800–8,100
- Schedules at
- Shonai Kotsu
Night bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Tsuruoka S-MALL BT
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥8,100
- Schedules at
- shonaikotsu.jp
Bus from Tsuruoka Eki Mae(1 platform) to Ideha Bunka Kinenkan mae
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥200–1,300
- Schedules at
- Shonai Kotsu
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Booking & Getting There
Tokyo to Dewa Shrine bus services, operated by Shonai Kotsu, arrive at S-mall Bus terminal station.
Tokyo to Dewa Shrine train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Niigata station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Dewa Shrine is 453 km. It takes approximately 5h 59m to drive from Tokyo to Dewa Shrine.
There are 58+ hotels available in Dewa Shrine.