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!

• Boarding Bus Stop

• Yamagata Airport

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• Transfer Point 1

• Yamagata Station

• 35mAirport bus

• 1500 yen

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• Arrival Station

• JR Kaminoyama-Onsen Station

• 15mJR Ou Main Line

• 260 yen

• Boarding Station

• JR Tokyo Station

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• Arrival Station

• JR Kaminoyama-Onsen Station

• 2h40mJR Shinkansen

• 11670 yen

• Boarding Bus Stop

• Zao Onsen Bus Terminal

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• Transfer Point 1

• JR Yamagata Station

• 35mLocal bus

• 1200 yen

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• Arrival Station

• JR Kaminoyama-Onsen Station

• 15mJR Ou Main Line

• 260 yen

• Boarding Bus Stop

• Ginzan Onsen

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• Transfer Point 1

• JR Oishida Station

• 35mLocal bus

• 1000 yen

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• Arrival Station

• JR Kaminoyama-Onsen Station

• 40m~JR Shinkansen

• 1040 yen~

The rates are those as of April 2026.
Fares and service frequencies are subject to change.

List of Ryokans in Kaminoyama Onsen (Zao)