Rome2Rio

How to get fromTokyo Station to Zaō Ropewayby train, bus, night bus, car, plane, or taxi

Find Transport to Zaō Ropeway

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Tokyo Station to Zaō Ropeway by train, bus, night bus, car, plane, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Yamagatatrain train Tsubasa
    3h 17m
    ¥15,956–20,365

  2. Drive  357 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tokyo Station to Zaō Ropewaycar car 357 km
    4h 41m
    ¥6,150–8,882

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Sendai Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sendai to Yamagata Kencho-maebus bus Yamagata / ...
    7h 13m
    ¥14,550–23,100

  4. Night bus

    1. Take the nightbus from Tokyo Haneda Airport to Zao Onsennightbus night bus Jx851
    9h 55m
    ¥8,450–16,364

  5. Fly to Yamagata Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Yamagata Airport (GAJ)plane plane HND - GAJ
    2. Take the taxi from Zao Ropeway Zaosanroku to Zaō Ropewaytaxi taxi
    4h 11m
    ¥18,150–28,264

  6. Fly to Sendai Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Sendai Airport (SDJ)plane plane HND - SDJ
    2. Take the bus from Sendai to Yamagata Kencho-maebus bus
    7h 8m
    ¥41,900–95,764

Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Yamagata Airport (GAJ) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration57 minAverage Duration
Ticket¥11,622Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Tokyo Station to Zaō Ropeway.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 365.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 17m

What companies run services between Tokyo Station, Japan and Zaō Ropeway, Japan?

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Tōkyō Station to Yamagata 4 times a day. Tickets cost ¥4,900–6,500 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Zaō Ropeway via Sendai Station, Sendai, and Yamagata Kencho-mae in around 7h 13m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around Japan

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There