There are 6 ways to get from Tokyo to Zaō San by train, taxi, bus, night bus, car, or plane
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Fukushimatrain Yamabiko / ...
- Take the taxi from Shiroishi-Zaō to Zaō Santaxi
3h 16m¥16,217–21,530Drive 358.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Tokyo to Zaō Sancar 358.3 km
4h 13m¥6,217–8,979Bus
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Sendai Miyakoh Bus Centerbus
- Take the bus from Sendai to Yamagata Kencho-maebus Yamagata / ...
7h 5m¥14,750–18,800Night bus
- Take the night bus from Tokyo Haneda Airport to Zao Onsennightbus Jx851
10h 4m¥12,600–20,900Train
- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Yamagatatrain Tsubasa
4h 42m¥12,226–15,705Fly, taxi
- Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Yamagata Airport (GAJ)plane HND - GAJ
- Take the taxi from Zao Ropeway Zaosanroku to Zaō Santaxi
4h 21m¥21,590–28,314
Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Yamagata Airport (GAJ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Zaō San is to drive which costs ¥6000 - ¥9000 and takes 4h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Zaō San is to train and taxi which takes 3h 16m and costs ¥16000 - ¥22000.
No, there is no direct bus from Tokyo to Zaō San. However, there are services departing from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and arriving at Yamagata Kencho-mae via Sendai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Tokyo station to Zaō San. However, there are services departing from Tōkyō Station and arriving at Yamagata via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
The distance between Tokyo and Zaō San is 327 km. The road distance is 358.3 km.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Zaō San without a car is to train and taxi which takes 3h 16m and costs ¥16000 - ¥22000.
It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Tokyo to Zaō San, including transfers.
Tokyo to Zaō San bus services, operated by Keio Dentetsu Bus, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Tokyo to Zaō San train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Zaō San is to bus which takes 7h 5m and costs ¥14000 - ¥19000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥12000 - ¥16000 and takes 4h 42m.
What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Zaō San, Yamagata, Japan?
You can take a bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Zaō San via Sendai Miyakoh Bus Center, Sendai, and Yamagata Kencho-mae in around 7h 5m. Alternatively, 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.
- 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 Fukushima
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,700–4,800
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
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
- 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 Kencho-mae
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,200
- Schedules at
- yamakobus.jp
- Phone
- 050-3802-1547
- Website
- jamjamliner.jp
Night bus from Tokyo Haneda Airport to Zao Onsen
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Estimated price
- ¥7,000–16,000
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More Questions & Answers
Tokyo to Zaō San bus services, operated by Keio Dentetsu Bus, arrive at Sendai Miyakoh Bus Center station.
Tokyo to Zaō San train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Yamagata station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Zaō San is 358 km. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Tokyo to Zaō San.
There are 192+ hotels available in Zaō San.