There are 5 ways to get from Yokohama to Kaminoyama by train, night bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Yonezawatrain Tsubasa
4h 51m¥5,310–7,029Night bus
cheapest- Take the nightbus from Tokyo Haneda Airport to Yamagata Station West Gatenightbus Jx851
6h 49m¥5,203–13,252Drive 380.4 km
- Drive from Yokohama to Kaminoyamacar 380.4 km
4h 37m¥6,553–9,465Fly, train
- Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Yamagata Airport (GAJ)plane HND - GAJ
- Take the train from Sakurambo Higashine to Kaminoyamaonsentrain
4h 33m¥12,850–19,331Night bus via Yonezawa
- Take the nightbus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Yonezawa Stationnightbus
7h 41m¥5,210–9,029
Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Yamagata Airport (GAJ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Yokohama to Kaminoyama is to train which costs ¥5000 - ¥7500 and takes 4h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Yokohama to Kaminoyama is to fly and train which takes 4h 33m and costs ¥12000 - ¥20000.
No, there is no direct bus from Yokohama to Kaminoyama. However, there are services departing from Yokohama Doll Museum and arriving at 石崎 via Tokyo Haneda Airport and 山形駅前. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Yokohama to Kaminoyama. However, there are services departing from Yokohama and arriving at Kaminoyama-Onsen via Tōkyō Station and Yonezawa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
The distance between Yokohama and Kaminoyama is 360 km. The road distance is 380.4 km.
The best way to get from Yokohama to Kaminoyama without a car is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs ¥5000 - ¥7500.
It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Yokohama to Kaminoyama, including transfers.
Yokohama to Kaminoyama bus services, operated by JAMJAM LINER, depart from Tokyo Haneda Airport station.
Yokohama to Kaminoyama train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.
Yokohama to Kaminoyama bus services, operated by JAMJAM LINER, arrive at Yamagata Station West Gate.
What companies run services between Yokohama, 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, JAMJAM LINER operates a vehicle from Tokyo Haneda Airport to Yamagata Station West Gate once daily. Tickets cost ¥4,200–11,000 and the journey takes 4h 9m.
- 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
- JR EAST
Train from Tōkyō Station to Yonezawa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥4,200–5,500
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Sakurambo Higashine to Kaminoyamaonsen
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥550–800
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 050-3802-1547
- Website
- jamjamliner.jp
Night bus from Tokyo Haneda Airport to Yamagata Station West Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- 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
- Phone
- 0570ｰ000448
- Website
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
Night bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Yonezawa Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥4,100–7,500
- Schedules at
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Yokohama to Kaminoyama train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Yonezawa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Yokohama to Kaminoyama is 380 km. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Yokohama to Kaminoyama.
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