Information on express buses, route buses and airport buses to Shonai ‘Tsuruoka Sakata and other areas’ Yamagata.

SHONAI KOTSU 庄内交通

HIGHWAY BUS

The intercity express service is operated everyday, with overnight and daytime services, connecting the Shonai area with various places in Japan. Three-seat row buses with ample space between independent reclining seats are used for the overnight service to provide you with comfortable travels.

SIGHTSEEING BUS ROUTES

Shonai, where both cities are located, is a region full of
scenic nature and tourist attractions, and is perfect to
enjoy slowly and thoroughly, taking your time.
For transportation within the region, convenient yet
inexpensive public buses are highly recommended.

Bus Lines to Major Tourist Spots

TSURUOKA-YUNOHAMA LINE

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To see historical heritage in Tsuruoka, Kamo Aquarium known for its jellyfish displays, and Yunohama Onsen with ocean-view hot spring baths

Heishindo,Chidokan,Chido Museun,ZempoTemple,Kamo Aquarium,YunohamaOnsen

TSURUOKA-ATSUMI LINE

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To visit Shonai Kankou Bussankan where plenty of souvenirs can be found, Hakusan Island with scenic nature and Yura Onsen hot springs, and Atsumi Onsen hot springs in a quaint village

Shonai Tourist Souvenir Center,Yura Onsen,Hakusan Island,Atsumi Onsen

HAGURO-GASSAN LINE

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To visit Mt. Haguro five-story pagoda highlighted by its majestic appearance, and Midagahara marsh at the eighth station of Mt. Gassan with a panoramic view of exquisite beauty

Ootorii,Gyokusen Temple,Mt.Haguro Five-story Pagoda,Dewa Sanzan Shrine,Mt.Gassan Midagahara

YUTAGAWA-SAKANOSHITA-KOESAWA LINE

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To visit Yutagawa Onsen - famous hot springs called “Guest rooms behind the old capital Tsuruoka,” surrounded by bamboo groves and the forest of Japanese apricot, which have been loved by a number of literary people

Yutagawa Onsen,Yutagawa Onsen Plum Park