Gassan Liner (Shonai Airport – Gassan Shizu Onsen)

The Gassan Liner shared taxi service is now operating! (Service began April 10, 2023)

Enjoy fresh green beech forests in early summer and summer skiing.
Hike Mt. Gassan, one of Japan's 100 Famous Mountains, known for its alpine wildflowers.
See the vibrant autumn foliage and enjoy winter outdoor activities.
  • Gassan Liner
  • Gassan Liner
  • Gassan Liner

Timetable

Outbound
Departure Intermediate stops
Pickup or drop-off at one stop only		 Destination
Sakuranbo Higashine
Station (East Exit)		 Yamagata Airport Nishikawa Town
Office		 TRAS
(Mazawa District)		 Michi-no-Eki
(Roadside Station)		 Canoe Center Gassanzawa
District		 Gassan Shizu
Onsen		 Ubasawa District
Oisawa District
8:25 8:35 9:05 9:10 9:15 9:30 9:35 9:45 9:55
9:30 9:40 10:10 10:15 10:20 10:35 10:40 10:50 11:00
10:25 10:35 11:05 11:10 11:15 11:30 11:35 11:45 11:55
13:35 13:45 14:15 14:20 14:25 14:40 14:45 14:55 15:05
14:35 14:45 15:15 15:20 15:25 15:40 15:45 15:55 16:05
16:00 16:10 16:40 16:45 16:50 17:05 17:10 17:20 17:30
17:40 17:50 18:20 18:25 18:30 18:45 18:50 19:00 19:10
18:50 19:00 19:30 19:35 19:40 19:55 20:00 20:10 20:20
Return
Departure Intermediate stops
Pickup or drop-off at one stop only		 Destination
Ubasawa District
Oisawa District		 Gassan Shizu
Onsen		 Gassanzawa
District		 Canoe Center Michi-no-Eki
(Roadside Station)		 TRAS
(Mazawa District)		 Nishikawa Town
Office		 Yamagata Airport Sakuranbo Higashine
Station (East Exit)
6:35 6:45 6:55 7:00 7:15 7:20 7:25 7:55 8:05
7:45 7:55 8:05 8:10 8:25 8:30 8:35 9:05 9:15
8:35 8:45 8:55 9:00 9:15 9:20 9:25 9:55 10:05
11:35 11:45 11:55 12:00 12:15 12:20 12:25 12:55 13:05
12:10 12:20 12:30 12:35 12:50 12:55 13:00 13:30 13:40
14:20 14:30 14:40 14:45 15:00 15:05 15:10 15:40 15:50
15:20 15:30 15:40 15:45 16:00 16:05 16:10 16:40 16:50
16:50 17:00 17:10 17:15 17:30 17:35 17:40 18:10 18:20
  • Note 1: Changes to flight or Yamagata Shinkansen schedules may result in a short wait.
  • Note 2: Trips solely between Sakuranbo Higashine Station and Yamagata Airport are unavailable.

Sample fares

Adults¥3,000 per person (¥4,000 for Ubasawa or Oisawa)

Children¥1,500 per person (¥2,000 for Ubasawa or Oisawa)

Preschool children ride free.

Important information

  • The Gassan Liner is a reservation-based shared taxi service.
  • Trips run only when passengers have booked.
  • Gassan Liner departure and arrival times change when Yamagata Shinkansen or Yamagata Airport flight schedules are revised.
  • Trips solely between Sakuranbo Higashine Station and Yamagata Airport are unavailable.
  • To board at JR Sakuranbo Higashine Station, go to the East Exit.

Book through your accommodation by 5:00 p.m. two days before your trip

Note: The Gassan Liner is exclusively for guests staying in the Gassan area.

Accommodations whose guests can use the Gassan Liner

  • Ubasawa: Gassan Resort Inn, Lodge Yatsunami
  • Shizu Onsen: Goshikitei, Sendaiya Ryokan, Shimizuya Ryokan, Maizuruya, Tsutaya, Yukishiro, Kashiwaya, Ebisuya
  • Gassanzawa: Rest Inn Hanagasa
  • Oisawa: Asahi Yama no Ie, Minshuku Sakuo, Hashimotoso, Edoya Ryokan
  • Mazawa: Dewaya

Gassan Liner inquiries

Gassan Asahi Tourism Association
TEL:0237-74-4119