There are 4 ways to get from Zaō Ropeway to Ginzan-onsen by bus, car, taxi, or shuttle
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Yamagata Kencho-mae to Yamagata Airportbus
- Take the bus from Yamagata Airport to Ginzan-onsenbus
3h 5m¥9,877–11,222Drive 73.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Zaō Ropeway to Ginzan-onsencar 73.1 km
1h 13m¥1,270–1,834Taxi
- Take the taxi from Zaō Ropeway to Ginzan-onsentaxi 73.1 km
1h 13m¥22,000–27,000Shuttle, bus
- Take a shuttle bus from Zao Ropeway Zaosanroku to Yamagata Airport
- Take the bus from Yamagata Airport to Ginzan-onsenbus
4h 36m¥4,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Zaō Ropeway to Ginzan-onsen is to drive which costs ¥1200 - ¥1900 and takes 1h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Zaō Ropeway to Ginzan-onsen is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs ¥1200 - ¥1900.
No, there is no direct bus from Zaō Ropeway to Ginzan-onsen. However, there are services departing from Yamagata Kencho-mae and arriving at Ginzan-onsen via Yamagata Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
The distance between Zaō Ropeway and Ginzan-onsen is 88 km. The road distance is 73.1 km.
The best way to get from Zaō Ropeway to Ginzan-onsen without a car is to bus which takes 3h 5m and costs ¥9500 - ¥12000.
It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Zaō Ropeway to Ginzan-onsen, including transfers.
Zaō Ropeway to Ginzan-onsen bus services, operated by Yamako Hire, depart from Yamagata Kencho-mae station.
Zaō Ropeway to Ginzan-onsen bus services, operated by Yamako Hire, arrive at Yamagata Airport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zaō Ropeway to Ginzan-onsen is 73 km. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Zaō Ropeway to Ginzan-onsen.
There are 29+ hotels available in Ginzan-onsen.
What companies run services between Zaō Ropeway, Japan and Ginzan-onsen, Japan?
You can take a vehicle from Zaō Ropeway to Ginzan-onsen via Yamagata Kencho-mae and Yamagata Airport in around 3h 5m.
- Phone
- 023-681-1515
- Website
- yamako-hire.jp
Bus from Yamagata Kencho-mae to Yamagata Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥980
- Schedules at
- yamagata-airport.co.jp
Bus from Yamagata Airport to Ginzan-onsen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500
- Schedules at
- yamagata-airport.co.jp
Shuttle from Zao Ropeway Zaosanroku to Yamagata Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- ¥3,000
- Schedules at
- transport.yamagata-airport.co.jp
Bus from Yamagata Airport to Ginzan-onsen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500
- Schedules at
- yamagata-airport.co.jp
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Estimated price
- ¥22,000–27,000
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