Tokyo
3 h 30 m¥12,500
- Tokyo Station→ Yamagata Station
Yamagata Shinkansen Tsubasa. All seats reserved.
JR Pass covers this leg - Yamagata Station→ Zao Onsen Bus Terminal
Yamagata Kotsu bus. Frequent service in ski season.
Not covered by JR Pass
Getting to Zao Onsen
From the station
- Nearest station
- Yamagata
- Station to lifts
- 40min
Parking
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Local shuttles
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Published access information
Access Guide to Zao Onsen Ski Resort
From Tokyo to Zao Onsen
Total Journey Time
Approximately 3.5-4 hours
Step 1: Tokyo to Yamagata Station
By Shinkansen (Recommended)
- Take the Yamagata Shinkansen from Tokyo Station
- Journey time: ~2.5-3 hours
- Cost: ~¥11,000 one way
- Trains run frequently throughout the day
Step 2: Yamagata Station to Zao Onsen
By Bus
- Yamagata Kotsu bus from Yamagata Station (East Exit, Bus Stop 1)
- Journey time: 40-45 minutes
- Cost: ~¥1,000 one way
- Frequency: Approximately hourly (more frequent during ski season)
- Final stop: Zao Onsen Bus Terminal
Note: Bus schedules vary by season. Check current timetables at the station or online before traveling.
Tips
- Consider purchasing a JR East Pass if making multiple trips
- Buses can be crowded during peak ski season—arrive early
- Limited English signage; have your destination written in Japanese