There are 5 ways to get from Tokyo to Kaminoyama by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Yonezawatrain Tsubasa
3h 26m¥4,888–6,361Night bus
cheapest- Take the night bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Yonezawa Stationnightbus
6h 41m¥4,700–8,250Bus
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Sendai Miyakoh Bus Centerbus
- Take the bus from Sendai to Yamagata Yamako Bldgbus Yamagata / ...
7h 45m¥5,030–6,100Drive 347.4 km
- Drive from Tokyo to Kaminoyamacar 347.4 km
4h 4m¥6,035–8,718Fly, train
- Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Yamagata Airport (GAJ)plane HND - GAJ
- Take the train from Sakurambo Higashine to Kaminoyamaonsentrain
4h 38m¥12,640–18,114
Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Yamagata Airport (GAJ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Kaminoyama is to bus which costs ¥5000 - ¥6500 and takes 7h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Kaminoyama is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs ¥4800 - ¥6500.
No, there is no direct bus from Tokyo to Kaminoyama. However, there are services departing from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and arriving at 石崎 via Sendai and 山交ビル. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Tokyo station to Kaminoyama. However, there are services departing from Tōkyō Station and arriving at Kaminoyama-Onsen via Yonezawa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
The distance between Tokyo and Kaminoyama is 331 km. The road distance is 347.4 km.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Kaminoyama without a car is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs ¥4800 - ¥6500.
It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Tokyo to Kaminoyama, including transfers.
Tokyo to Kaminoyama bus services, operated by Keio Dentetsu Bus, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Tokyo to Kaminoyama train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Kaminoyama is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs ¥4800 - ¥6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5000 - ¥6500 and takes 7h 45m.
What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Kaminoyama, Yamagata, Japan?
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Tōkyō Station to Yonezawa 4 times a day. Tickets cost ¥4,200–5,500 and the journey takes 2h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to 石崎 via Sendai Miyakoh Bus Center, Sendai, Yamagata Yamako Bldg, and 山交ビル in around 7h 45m.
- 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 Yonezawa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥4,200–5,500
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Sakurambo Higashine to Kaminoyamaonsen
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥550–800
- 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 Yamagata Yamako Bldg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,200
- Schedules at
- yamakobus.jp
- Phone
- 0570ｰ000448
- Website
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
Night bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Yonezawa Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥4,100–7,500
- Schedules at
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Tokyo to Kaminoyama bus services, operated by Keio Dentetsu Bus, arrive at Sendai Miyakoh Bus Center station.
Tokyo to Kaminoyama train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Yonezawa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Kaminoyama is 347 km. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Tokyo to Kaminoyama.
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