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August 6, 2025 update
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!
Travel Time 50m Fare 1740 yen
Boarding Bus Stop
Yamagata Airport
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Transfer Point 1
Yamagata Station
1500 yen
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Arrival Station
JR Kaminoyama-Onsen Station
240 yen
・Airport bus (Operates in coordination with flight arrivals and departures – Tokyo [Haneda], Osaka [Itami], Nagoya [Komaki], Sapporo)
・JR Ou Main Line (1 an hour)
・Buses do not require reservations (cash payment
upon arrival)
Travel Time 2h40m Fare 11650 yen
Boarding Station
JR Tokyo Station
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Arrival Station
JR Kaminoyama-Onsen Station
11650 yen
・JR Shinkansen Tsubasa (1 an hour)
Travel Time 50m Fare 1440 yen
Boarding Bus Stop
Zao Onsen Bus Terminal
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Transfer Point 1
JR Yamagata Station
1200 yen
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Arrival Station
JR Kaminoyama-Onsen Station
240 yen
・Local bus (1 an hour)
・JR Ou Main Line (1 an hour)
・Zao Onsen
・Buses do not require reservations (cash payment
upon arrival)
Travel Time 1h20m~1h50m Fare 1990~3850 yen
Boarding Bus Stop
Ginzan Onsen
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Transfer Point 1
JR Oishida Station
1000 yen
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Arrival Station
JR Kaminoyama-Onsen Station
990 yen~
・Local bus (5 to 10 a day)
・JR Shinkansen Tsubasa (1 in every two hours), or JR Ou Main Line (1 an hour)
・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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