Route to The Land Of DEWA: Easy Access to Tsuruoka by JR Train or Bus from Tokyo, Sendai, Yamagata, and Niigata
Explore Tsuruoka City in Yamagata Prefecture with convenient access from major JR stations in Tokyo, Sendai, Yamagata, and Niigata. Whether by train or bus, discover the simple ways to start your journey to this captivating part of Japan.
*Information as of November 2024
From TOKYO Station by JR Japan Rail Pass
From Tokyo Station, take the Joetsu Shinkansen “Toki” to Niigata Station (approx. 120 minutes). Then transfer to the Uetsu Main Line limited express “Inaho” to Tsuruoka Station (approx. 110 minutes). Both the “Toki” and “Inaho” trains offer reserved and non-reserved seating.
From YAMAGATA Station by Express Bus
From Yamagata Station, take either the Shonai Kotsu express bus or the Yamako express bus to the S-MALL Bus Terminal (approx. 115 minutes). The S-MALL Bus Terminal is just a 2-minute walk from JR Tsuruoka Station.
one-way fare: 2,600 yen (tax included).
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From Sendai Station by Express Bus
From Sendai Station, take the Shonai Kotsu, Miyagi Kotsu, or Ugo Kotsu express bus to the S-MALL Bus Terminal (approx. 150 minutes). The S-MALL Bus Terminal is just a 2-minute walk from JR Tsuruoka Station. The bus makes rest stops at highway stations.
Advance reservation required; one-way fare: 3,400 yen (tax included), round-trip fare: 6,100 yen.
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