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How to get fromZaō Onsen to Akakura Onsenby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Zaō Onsen to Akakura Onsen by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Kaminoyamaonsen to Omiya Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Omiya Station to Naganotrain train
    3. Take the train from Nagano to Myoko-Kogentrain train
    7h 7m
    ¥13,168–16,967

  2. Bus via Takada Station

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 鉄砲町 to 新潟駅前bus bus 山形〜新潟
    2. Take the bus from Niigata Eki-Mae to Takada Stationbus bus
    10h 54m
    ¥5,010–8,101

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 鉄砲町 to 新潟駅前bus bus 山形〜新潟
    2. Take the bus from Niigata-eki to Kashiwabarabus bus
    8h 48m
    ¥11,540–13,801

  4. Drive 306.7 km

    1. Drive from Zaō Onsen to Akakura Onsencar car 306.7 km
    4h 13m
    ¥5,313–7,674

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Teppomachi to Niigatabus bus Yamagata
    2. Take the train from Niigata to Naoetsutrain train [187276] Ltd. Exp Shirayuki 2 / ...
    10h 33m
    ¥5,190–7,801

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  • Distance: 553 km
  • Duration: 7h 7m

What companies run services between Zaō Onsen, Japan and Akakura Onsen, Japan?

You can take a vehicle from Zaō Onsen to Akakura Onsen Bus Stop via Kaminoyamaonsen, Omiya Station, Nagano, Myoko-Kogen, and Myoko Bus Terminal in around 7h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Zaō Onsen to Akakura Onsen via 蔵王温泉バスターミナル, 鉄砲町, Niigata-eki, and Kashiwabara in around 8h 48m.

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