Tokyo → Yamagata
| Method | Duration | Cost | Transfers | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Train Yamagata Shinkansen Speed | 160 min | ¥11,670 | 0 | Yamagata Shinkansen "Tsubasa". Total fare shown is for a reserved seat in the regular season (base fare + limited express charge). Off-peak dates are about ¥200 cheaper and peak dates about ¥200 more (up to +¥400 in the busiest periods), so the price varies by a few hundred yen depending on when you travel. All seats are reserved. |
| Flight JAL (Japan Airlines) Haneda Airport → Yamagata Airport | 65 min | ¥8,600 | 0 | Haneda–Yamagata Airport (JAL, some flights operated by FDA), 2–3 flights a day, about 1 hour in the air. Dynamic fare roughly ¥8,600–¥25,000. Yamagata Airport to Yamagata Station is about a 35-minute connecting bus (around ¥1,000 extra). |
| Bus Budget | 380 min | ¥3,000 | 0 | Overnight and daytime highway buses (from Busta Shinjuku, Tokyo Station, etc. to Yamagata Station). Dynamic fare roughly ¥3,000–¥8,000. Journey time about 6h–7h. |
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