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August 6, 2025 update
How to Get to Kaminoyama Onsen from Zao Onsen, Ginzan Onsen, and Tokyo (Transportation Guide)
Let’s go from Tokyo and Yamagata Airport to Kaminoyama Onsen (Zao)!
From Zao Onsen, and Ginzan Onsen, JR conventional lines, from Yamagata Airport, airport buses, and JR conventional lines, and from Tokyo, JR Shinkansen connect to the Kaminoyama areas.
Check out this access guide to find the easiest and best route to Kaminoyama 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 Kaminoyama Onsen (Zao)
Airport bus→Conventional line
Travel Time 50m Fare 1740 yen
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Boarding Bus Stop
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Yamagata Airport
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▼
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Transfer Point 1
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Yamagata Station
- 35mAirport bus
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1500 yen
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▼
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Arrival Station
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JR Kaminoyama-Onsen Station
- 15mJR Ou Main Line
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240 yen
Number of Services
・Airport bus (Operates in coordination with flight arrivals and departures – Tokyo [Haneda], Osaka [Itami], Nagoya [Komaki], Sapporo)
・JR Ou Main Line (1 an hour)
Notes
・Buses do not require reservations (cash payment
upon arrival)
From Tokyo to Kaminoyama Onsen (Zao)
JR Shinkansen (direct service)
Travel Time 2h40m Fare 11650 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 Kaminoyama-Onsen Station
- 2h40mJR Shinkansen
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11650 yen
Number of Services
・JR Shinkansen Tsubasa (1 an hour)
Notes
From Zao Onsen to Kaminoyama Onsen (Zao)
Local bus→Conventional line
Travel Time 50m 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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Arrival Station
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JR Kaminoyama-Onsen Station
- 15mJR 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)
From Ginzan Onsen to Kaminoyama Onsen (Zao)
Local bus→Conventional line
Travel Time 1h20m~1h50m Fare 1990~3850 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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Arrival Station
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JR Kaminoyama-Onsen Station
- 45m~JR Shinkansen
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990 yen~
Number of Services
・Local bus (5 to 10 a day)
・JR Shinkansen Tsubasa (1 in every two hours), or JR Ou Main Line (1 an hour)
Notes
・Ginzan 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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