There are 4 ways to get from Yamagata to Naruko (volcano) by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Yamagata to Shinjotrain [17074] Jr Yamagata
- Take the train from Shinjo to Naruko-Onsentrain [17738] Jr Rikuu-East
3h 13m¥1,776–2,374Drive 90.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Yamagata to Naruko (volcano)car 90.9 km
1h 24m¥1,578–2,280Bus, train
- Take the bus from Yamagata Kencho-mae to Sendaibus Yamagata / ...
- Take the train from Furukawa to Naruko Gotenyutrain [17707] Jr Rikuu-East
3h 45m¥2,074–2,796Bus, train via Sendai
- Take the bus from Yamagata Kencho-mae to Sendaibus
- Take the bus from Sendai Station to Furukawa Stationbus
- Take the train from Furukawa to Naruko Gotenyutrain
3h 47m¥2,444–2,916
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Yamagata to Naruko (volcano) is to drive which costs ¥1500 - ¥2300 and takes 1h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Yamagata to Naruko (volcano) is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs ¥1500 - ¥2300.
No, there is no direct train from Yamagata to Naruko (volcano). However, there are services departing from Yamagata and arriving at Naruko-Onsen via Shinjo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
The distance between Yamagata and Naruko (volcano) is 111 km. The road distance is 90.9 km.
The best way to get from Yamagata to Naruko (volcano) without a car is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs ¥1700 - ¥2400.
It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Yamagata to Naruko (volcano), including transfers.
Yamagata to Naruko (volcano) train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Yamagata station.
Yamagata to Naruko (volcano) train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shinjo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Yamagata to Naruko (volcano) is 91 km. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Yamagata to Naruko (volcano).
There are seven+ hotels available in Naruko (volcano).
What companies run services between Yamagata, Japan and Naruko (volcano), Japan?
You can take a train from Yamagata to Naruko-Onsen via Shinjo in around 3h 13m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Yamagata to Shinjo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,300
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Shinjo to Naruko-Onsen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥800–1,100
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Furukawa to Naruko Gotenyu
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥550–800
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Furukawa to Naruko Gotenyu
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥550–800
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- yamakobus.co.jp
Bus from Yamagata Kencho-mae to Sendai
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,100
- Schedules at
- yamakobus.jp
Bus from Yamagata Kencho-mae to Sendai
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,100
- Schedules at
- yamakobus.jp
- Phone
- 0570ー000448
- Website
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
Bus from Sendai Station to Furukawa Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,020
- Schedules at
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
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