Hida Takayama HP English

For JR East Pass Holders Only

Matsumoto – Takayama Limited Express Bus
Round Trip Discount Ticket!

Adult: Round trip regularly ¥5,500 → ¥2,500
Child: Round trip regularly ¥2,750 → ¥1,200

Located at almost the exact center of Japan, Hida-Takayama is blessed with a rich, natural beauty. Surrounded by scenic mountains, this historical town retains distinct traces of its past as a castle town. Visitors to Takayama are sure to immerse themselves in traditional culture, while soaking up the spirit of this ancient city.

The trip from Shinjuku Station on the JR Limited Express train takes two hours and 50 minutes. An extremely convenient option is the Limited Express bus from Matsumoto to Takayama.
JR East Pass holders may purchase Matsumoto to Takayama round trip bus tickets for ¥2,500, less than half the regular price.

Map

Access

Fare

Adult (12 and up):	Round trip normally ¥5,500 → ¥2,500
Child (3–11):	Round trip normally ¥2,750 → ¥1,200

Valid period

Seven consecutive days

Time table

Train: JR-EAST Shinkansen Reservation
Bus: Nohi Bus

Restrictions

Travelers to Japan with a valid JR East Pass

Purchasing

Tickets may be purchased at:

Takayama Nohi Bus Center
JR East Travel Service Center
Narita Airport Terminal 1 / Narita Airport Terminal 2
Haneda Airport International Terminal (Tokyo Monorail)

* Bus tickets are not sold at locations other than those listed above.
* Customers are required to show their JR East Pass when purchasing bus tickets.

The information desk is located on the basement floor of the espa building and the platform is on the first floor of the building. (The photograph above is taken from the Alpico website.)

Notes:

Passengers do not need to reserve seats for the bus. However, some passengers may have to stand when the bus is crowded.
Tickets will not be refunded.