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View Gallery45 minutes on bus from JR Yamagata Station bound for Zao Onsen. Get off at Zao Onsen bus terminal and 5 minutes walk. 30 minutes by taxi from JR Yamagata Station.. 30 minutes from Yamagatazao IC on Yamagata EXPWY via Nishi-Zao
10 minutes by taxi from JR Shirahama Station. 15 minutes by bus from JR Shirahama Station and get off at Shirahama Bus Center and another 1 minute walk.. 30 minutes by car from Nanki Tanabe IC on Hanwa expressway.
A region of diverse landscapes, Chubu stretches from the Sea of Japan to the Pacific Ocean. Visit the iconic Mount Fuji and its surrounding Five Lakes. Explore the preserved Edo-period town of Takayama and the UNESCO-listed village of Shirakawa-go, known for its thatched-roof houses. The city of Kanazawa boasts a beautiful castle, gardens, and a thriving arts scene. For nature lovers, the Japanese Alps offer fantastic hiking, skiing, and hot springs.