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How to get fromZao Onsen to Tazawako Stationby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Zao Onsen to Tazawako Station by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Zao Onsen Bus Terminal to Sendai Station East exitbus bus
    2. Take the train from Sendai to Moriokatrain train
    3. Take the train from Morioka to Tazawakotrain train
    4h 58m
    ¥4,266–6,000

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Yamagata to Shinjotrain train [17074] Jr Yamagata
    2. Take the train from Shinjo to Omagaritrain train [17146] Jr Ou
    7h 9m
    ¥3,321–4,440

  3. Bus, train via Yamagata

    1. Take the bus from 蔵王温泉バスターミナル to 山形駅前bus bus C2
    2. Take the train from Yamagata to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr)train train
    3. Take the train from Sendai to Moriokatrain train
    4. Take the train from Morioka to Tazawakotrain train
    6h 22m
    ¥4,371–5,840

  4. Bus, train via 山交ビル

    1. Take the bus from Yamagata Yamako Bldg to Hirose dori Ichiban-chobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hirosedori Ichibancho to Moriokabus bus
    3. Take the train from Morioka to Tazawakotrain train
    6h 48m
    ¥5,113–5,730

  5. Drive 206.4 km

    1. Drive from Zao Onsen to Tazawako Stationcar car 206.4 km
    2h 50m
    ¥3,573–5,161

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  • Distance: 284.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 58m

What companies run services between Zao Onsen, Japan and Tazawako Station, Japan?

You can take a vehicle from Zao Onsen to Tazawako via 蔵王温泉バスターミナル, 山形駅前, Yamagata, Shinjo, and Omagari in around 7h 9m.

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