Tsuruoka - a castle town with historical fragrance, embraced by the Three Mountains of Dewa; Sakata - a port town which retains the elegance of the upper culture of Kyoto and Osaka.
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.
- Bound for Yunohama Onsen Via Zenpoji
S-MALL Bus Terminal - Tsuruoka Ekimae - Oyama - Zenpoji - Yunohama Onsen - Bound for Yunohama Onsen Via Kamo
S-MALL Bus Terminal - Tsuruoka Ekimae - Oyama - Kamo Suizokukan - Yunohama Onsen - Bound for Atsumi Onsen
S-MALL Bus Terminal - Tsuruoka Ekimae - ShonaiKankobussankan - Yura - Yunohama Onsen - Bound for Gassan hachigome
S-MALL Bus Terminal - Tsuruoka Ekimae - Haguro - Kyukamura - Haguro Sancho - Gassan Hachigome - Bound for Yutagawa-Sakanoshita-Koekawa
S-MALL Bus Terminal - Tsuruoka Ekimae - Yutagawa Onsen - Sakanoshita - Koesawa - Bound for Ochiai
S-MALL Bus Terminal － Tsuruoka Ekimae － Ochiai － Asahichosha
Visiting Major Tourist Spots Information on various spots, bus stops, fares from the station, etc.
Visiting Major Tourist Spots Information on various spots, bus stops, fares from the station, etc.
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
(Shonai Kankou Bussankan),
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
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