39m, Direct
06:13
TendoTendo Station
06:52
TakahataTakahata Station
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First train
06:13
Last train
19:19
Travel duration
40m
Daily departures
3
Departure station
Tendo
Changes
direct
Arrival station
Takahata
Ticket price
from $15
Fastest trip
39m
Longest trip
48m
Trains to Tendo
Inbound trains reach Tendo mainly at Tendo Station on the JR East Ou Main Line. Tsubasa services arrive from Tokyo Station in around 3h10m to 3h20m, from Ueno in about 3h05m, and from Omiya in roughly 2h45m. Trains from Fukushima reach Tendo in around 1h25m after entering the Yamagata Shinkansen corridor. Within Yamagata Prefecture, trains from Yamagata arrive in around 20m, services from Sakuranbo-Higashine take about 10m, and trains from Shinjo usually reach Tendo in roughly 45m to 55m depending on the stopping pattern.
Visiting Tendo
Tendo sits on the JR East Ou Main Line in central Yamagata Prefecture, north of Yamagata City and south of Shinjo. The city has one main intercity rail station, Tendo Station, which serves both Yamagata Shinkansen Tsubasa services on the converted Ou Main Line and regional Yamagata Line trains.
Train services from Tendo include reserved-seat Tsubasa trains linking the city with the Tokyo corridor, plus local and rapid regional trains for travel within Yamagata Prefecture. Tendo Station is the main train station for long-distance and regional departures, while nearby local stops such as Tendo-minami handle shorter JR East trips within the same rail corridor.
Rail routes from Tendo run south toward Yamagata, Kaminoyama-Onsen, Fukushima, Omiya, Ueno, and Tokyo, and north toward Sakuranbo-Higashine, Murayama, Oishida, and Shinjo. Train tickets for trains to Tendo are useful for riders entering the inland Yamagata rail corridor from the Tohoku Shinkansen network. Book trains from and to Tendo online at Rail Monsters.
Popular routes from Tendo
From Tendo Station, JR East Tsubasa services run south through Yamagata and Fukushima before joining the Tohoku Shinkansen route toward Omiya, Ueno, and Tokyo. This is the main intercity corridor for travelers leaving Tendo for the national Shinkansen network.
Regional Yamagata Line trains from Tendo serve the inland Ou Main Line corridor in both directions. Southbound trains run toward Yamagata and Kaminoyama-Onsen, while northbound services continue toward Sakuranbo-Higashine, Murayama, Oishida, and Shinjo. These regional trains connect Tendo with local stops that are not always served by Tsubasa.
Train Operators Serving Tendo
JR East is the principal rail operator serving Tendo. It operates Tsubasa services at Tendo Station for long-distance reserved-seat travel on the Yamagata Shinkansen corridor. JR East also runs Yamagata Line regional trains on the Ou Main Line, linking Tendo with nearby stations across Yamagata Prefecture. Rail Monsters books individual tickets for JR East services serving Tendo with the 6 to 12 month advance booking window.
Destinations from Tendo
Service types from Tendo Station
Yamagata Shinkansen services: JR East Tsubasa from Tendo to Yamagata, Fukushima, Omiya, Ueno, and Tokyo on the Tokyo corridor. Regional services: JR East Yamagata Line trains from Tendo to Yamagata, Kaminoyama-Onsen, Sakuranbo-Higashine, Murayama, Oishida, and Shinjo. Local stop services: Yamagata Line trains also serve smaller stations around Tendo, including Tendo-minami. Airport services: Tendo has no direct airport rail service; Yamagata Airport transfers use road transport from nearby rail stations.
Travel from Tendo to Takahata by train and visit Takahata Winery or stroll through the serene grounds of Takahata Seiko-ji Temple.
Frequency
3 times per day
Popular Trains
Tendo
Japan
40m
Takahata
Japan
Travel from Tendo to Tokyo by Shinkansen and visit the historic Senso-ji Temple or enjoy the shopping at Shibuya Crossing.
Frequency
9 times per day
Popular Trains
Tendo
Japan
2h 58m
Tokyo
Japan
Travel from Tendo to Yamagata by train and visit the beautiful Yamagata Castle or relax at the famous Sakunami Onsen.
Frequency
9 times per day
Popular Trains
Tendo
Japan
11m
Yamagata
Japan
Travel from Tendo to Oishida by local train and visit the scenic Oishida Onsen or enjoy the peaceful surroundings of the Yamagata Prefectural Oishida Park.
Frequency
9 times per day
Popular Trains
Tendo
Japan
20m
Oishida
Japan
Travel from Tendo to Shinjo by train and visit the historic Shinjo Castle for insights into local history or enjoy the scenic beauty around the Mogami River.
Frequency
9 times per day
Popular Trains
Tendo
Japan
35m
Shinjo
Japan
Travel from Tendo to Ueno by train and visit the Ueno Park Museums or stroll through the historical streets of Ameyoko Market.
Frequency
9 times per day
Popular Trains
Tendo
Japan
2h 52m
Ueno
Japan
Travel from Tendo to Fukushima by train and visit the historic Hama-Urushi Museum or the stunning Ouchi-juku, a preserved thatched roof village.
Frequency
9 times per day
Popular Trains
Tendo
Japan
1h 23m
Fukushima
Japan
Travel from Tendo to Saitama by train and visit the Saitama Super Arena or enjoy the scenery at the Omiya Bonsai Village.
Frequency
9 times per day
Popular Trains
Tendo
Japan
2h 33m
Saitama
Japan
Travel from Tendo to Higashine by train and visit the historic Kiyomizu-dera Temple or enjoy the serene landscapes at Higashine's Sakurakawa Park.
Frequency
9 times per day
Popular Trains
Tendo
Japan
5m
Higashine
Japan
Travel from Tendo to Yonezawa by train and visit the famous Gassan Shrine or enjoy the picturesque views from the Yonezawa Castle Ruins.
Frequency
9 times per day
Popular Trains
Tendo
Japan
47m
Yonezawa
Japan
Travel from Tendo to Utsunomiya by train and visit the Utsunomiya Castle or enjoy the famous gyoza in the local eateries.
Frequency
9 times per day
Popular Trains
Tendo
Japan
2h 8m
Utsunomiya
Japan
Travel from Tendo to Koriyama by train and visit the Koriyama City Museum of Art or enjoy the natural beauty of the Bandai-Asahi National Park.
Frequency
9 times per day
Popular Trains
Tendo
Japan
1h 39m
Koriyama
Japan
Travel from Tendo to Murayama by train and visit the Murayama City Museum or enjoy the natural scenery of the Akiyoshidai Plateau.
Frequency
9 times per day
Popular Trains
Tendo
Japan
10m
Murayama
Japan
Travel from Tendo to Nan'yo by train and visit the scenic Yamagata Zao Onsen or the historic Dainichizaka Temple.
Frequency
7 times per day
Popular Trains
Tendo
Japan
35m
Nan'yo
Japan
Travel from Tendo to Kaminoyama by train and visit the historic Kaminoyama Castle or enjoy the natural hot springs at Kaminoyama Onsen.
Frequency
7 times per day
Popular Trains
Tendo
Japan
21m
Kaminoyama
Japan
Tendo Major Train Stations
Tendo Station is the main passenger rail station in Tendo and the city's principal stop on the JR East Ou Main Line. It handles Yamagata Shinkansen Tsubasa services for long-distance reserved-seat travel on the Tokyo corridor and Yamagata Line regional trains for northbound and southbound trips within Yamagata Prefecture. Tendo-minami Station is a smaller local stop south of the city center, used by JR East regional trains rather than long-distance Tsubasa services. Passengers transferring between local stops and Tendo Station use JR East regional trains on the same corridor. Use the station cards below to view individual station details.
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