How to travel from Fujikawaguchiko to Yamagata, Japan

The distance between Fujikawaguchiko and Yamagata is around 452km (281 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the underground and then fly which takes around 4h 15m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Fujikawaguchiko to Yamagata by bus, train, car, subway and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out YamagataFujikawaguchiko if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Shonai (SYO) then take the bus to Kenchou mae.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ¥28,610($210)
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3 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal then Sendai Station and then to Yamagata Kencho-mae.

  • Duration8h 55m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥9,855($72)
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Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to 河口湖駅 then take the train to Otsuki, Shinjuku(Jr) then Omiya(Saitama) and then to Yamagata.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥13,690($100)
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Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Yamagata.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Distance452km (281 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Fujikawaguchiko and Yamagata

There are several options for getting from Fujikawaguchiko to Yamagata by bus, train, car, subway and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥9,585 ($70) and will take around 9h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take the underground and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥10,540 ($77).

The distance between Fujikawaguchiko and Yamagata is around 452km (281 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 337km (209 miles)

It takes around 5h 10m to get from Fujikawaguchiko and Yamagata by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Fujikawaguchiko to Yamagata is to take the bus, then take the underground and then fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx ¥10,540 ($77).

The cheapest way to travel between Fujikawaguchiko and Yamagata, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥9,585 ($70) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Fujikawaguchiko and Yamagata. We recommend that you take the bus to 河口湖駅 and then to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal then take the train to Daimon then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Yamagata (GAJ). instead which will take 4h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Fujikawaguchiko and Yamagata. It typically takes around 8h 55m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Fujikawaguchiko to Yamagata. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in 河口湖駅, Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and Sendai Station. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 8h 55m.

Fujikyuko Express Bus, JR Bus Tōhoku, Willer Express and Yamako Bus run regular bus services between Fujikawaguchiko and Yamagata. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 8h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Fujikawaguchiko to Yamagata. We recommend that you take the bus to 河口湖駅 and then to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal then take the train to Daimon then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Yamagata (GAJ). instead which will take 4h 15m.

The closest major airport to Yamagata is Yamagata Airport (GAJ) (GAJ) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from Yamagata. Sendai Airport (SDJ) (SDJ) and Narita International Airport (NRT) (NRT) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Fujikawaguchiko and Yamagata. The distance is around 452km (281 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Fujikawaguchiko to Yamagata is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around ¥13,690 ($100).

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Transport options from Fujikawaguchiko to Yamagata
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 3 similar
6hrs
¥28,610($210)
4 times a day622km (386 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane4h 15m
¥10,540($77)
every 4 hours492km (306 miles)
Bus to 新富士駅, train and plane5h 15m
¥19,850($145)
every 20 mins772km (480 miles)
Bus to 新富士駅, train and plane6h 25m
¥23,955($175)
every 20 mins898km (558 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
8h 55m
¥9,855($72)
every 4 hours544km (338 miles)
Bus via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal9h 10m
¥9,585($70)
once daily508km (316 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
5h 10m
¥13,690($100)
every 3 hours456km (283 miles)
Bus to 河口湖駅, train6h 40m
¥13,280($95)
every 4 hours482km (300 miles)
Drive
5h 35m
¥6,845($50)
on demand452km (281 miles)

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Airports near Yamagata

The following major airports near Yamagata offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.

GAJ
Yamagata Airport (GAJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
18km (11 miles) from Yamagata
SDJ
Sendai Airport (SDJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
53km (33 miles) from Yamagata
NRT
Narita International Airport (NRT)
International Airport
Distance
276km (172 miles) from Yamagata