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.
AIRPORT
LIMOUSINE
BUS
Limousine Bus is the airport shuttle bus service connecting the Shonai Airport to the downtowns of Tsuruoka and Sakata. It also offers good access to major spots in the cities, such as the surrounding areas of the industrial estate in Tsuruoka, JR Sakata Station and the Shoko Bus Terminal.
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.
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
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
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
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