How to travel from Yamagata to Asago, Japan

The distance between Yamagata and Asago is around 734km (456 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 45m.

9 routes found

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

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Yamagata (GAJ) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the bus to Fukuchiyama Station.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    ¥8,900($65)
Operated by

Multiple operators

4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Tokyo then Kyoto and then to Fukuchiyama.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥25,325($185)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Osaka and then to Wadayama Station.

  • Duration13h 60m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥16,700($120)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Asago.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Distance734km (456 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Yamagata and Asago

There are several options for getting from Yamagata to Asago by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around ¥8,900 ($65) and will take around 3h 45m.

The distance between Yamagata and Asago is around 734km (456 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 586km (364 miles)

It takes around 6h 45m to get from Yamagata and Asago by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Yamagata to Asago is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx ¥8,900 ($65).

The cheapest way to travel between Yamagata and Asago, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥8,900 ($65) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Yamagata and Asago. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Yamagata to Asago. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tokyo, Kyoto and Fukuchiyama. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 45m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Yamagata and Asago. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 6h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Yamagata and Asago. It typically takes around 13h 60m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Yamagata to Asago. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Osaka and Hankyu Sanbangai. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 60m.

Yamako Bus, Zentan Bus and Jam Jam Liner run regular bus services between Yamagata and Asago. Buses run once daily and take around 13h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Yamagata to Asago. We recommend that you fly from Yamagata (GAJ) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the bus to Fukuchiyama Station. instead which will take 3h 45m.

The closest major airport to Asago is Tajima Airport (TJH) (TJH) which is approximately 20km (13 miles) from Asago. Tottori Airport (TTJ) (TTJ) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) 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 Yamagata and Asago. The distance is around 734km (456 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Yamagata to Asago is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 45m and will usually cost around ¥25,325 ($185).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Yamagata and Asago

Transport options from Yamagata to Asago
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 4 similar
3h 45m
¥8,900($65)
4 times a day747km (464 miles)
Plane and Train4h 35m
¥30,390($220)
every 4 hours758km (471 miles)
Bus and Plane4h 50m
¥24,505($180)
4 times a day818km (508 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5hrs
¥28,885($210)
4 times a day809km (503 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train5hrs
¥26,010($190)
twice daily846km (526 miles)
Train
6h 45m
¥25,325($185)
every 2 hours936km (582 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
13h 60m
¥16,700($120)
once daily884km (549 miles)
Bus via Sendai15hrs
¥19,715($145)
once daily984km (612 miles)
Drive
8h 25m
¥10,950($80)
on demand734km (456 miles)

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Airports near Asago

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

TJH
Tajima Airport (TJH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
20km (13 miles) from Asago
TTJ
Tottori Airport (TTJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
65km (41 miles) from Asago
KIX
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
International Airport
Distance
107km (66 miles) from Asago