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August 5, 2025 update
How to Get to Tendo Onsen from Ginzan Onsen, Zao Onsen, and Tokyo (Transportation Guide)
Let’s go from Tokyo and Yamagata Airport to Tendo Onsen !
From Ginzan Onsen, and Zao Onsen, JR conventional line, from Yamagata Airport, shared taxis, and from Tokyo, JR Shinkansen connect to the Tendo areas.
Check out this access guide to find the easiest and best route to Tendo hot springs! You’re sure to find a convenient route — whether you prefer fewer transfers, shorter travel time, or lower costs.
We also introduce airport buses and highway buses that can be reserved in advance!
From Yamagata Airport to Tendo Onsen
Shared taxi (direct service)
Travel Time 15~25m Fare 1200 yen
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Boarding Bus Stop
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Yamagata Airport
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▼
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Arrival Bus Stop
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Tendo Station East Exit
- 15m~Shared taxi
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1200 yen
Number of Services
・Shared taxi (Operates in coordination with flight arrivals and departures – Tokyo [Haneda], Osaka [Itami], Nagoya [Komaki], Sapporo)
Notes
・You can get off anywhere in Tendo Onsen (Advance
notice required)
・Shared taxis require reservations by 5 PM the day
before (cash payment upon arrival)
From Tokyo to Tendo Onsen
JR Shinkansen (direct service)
Travel Time 2h55m Fare 12430 yen
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Boarding Station
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JR Tokyo Station
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▼
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Arrival Station
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JR Tendo Station
- 2h55mJR Shinkansen
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12430 yen
Number of Services
・JR Shinkansen Tsubasa (1 in every two hours)
Notes
From Ginzan Onsen to Tendo Onsen
Local bus→Conventional line
Travel Time 1h5m Fare 1510 yen
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Boarding Bus Stop
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Ginzan Onsen
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▼
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Transfer Point 1
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JR Oishida Station
- 35mLocal bus
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1000 yen
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▼
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-
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Arrival Station
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JR Tendo Station
- 30mJR Ou Main Line
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510 yen
Number of Services
・Local bus (5 to 10 a day)
・JR Ou Main Line (1 an hour)
Notes
・Ginzan Onsen
・Buses do not require reservations (cash payment
upon arrival)
From Zao Onsen to Tendo Onsen
Local bus→Conventional line
Travel Time 55m Fare 1440 yen
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Boarding Bus Stop
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Zao Onsen Bus Terminal
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▼
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Transfer Point 1
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JR Yamagata Station
- 35mLocal bus
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1200 yen
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▼
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-
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Arrival Station
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JR Tendo Station
- 20mJR Ou Main Line
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240 yen
Number of Services
・Local bus (1 an hour)
・JR Ou Main Line (1 an hour)
Notes
・Zao Onsen
・Buses do not require reservations (cash payment
upon arrival)
The rates are those as of August 2025.
Fares and service frequencies are subject to change.
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