Information on Trains and Substitute Buses Operating on the Takayama JR Line
Important Notice regarding JR Takayama Line Service Disruption
On March 17, a safety inspection revealed that one of the bridge piers between Sugihara Station and Inotani Station on the JR Takayama Line has been compromised. Due to river currents eroding the foundation, the bridge's stability has decreased.
As a result, train services from Sugihara Station to Inotani Station are currently suspended, and some trains are cancelled. It is expected to take at least two months before operations can fully resume.
Local Trains & Substitute Bus Service Details
Local Trains & Substitute Bus Service: Local trains are still operating. For the suspended section between Sugihara Station and Inotani Station, a substitute bus service is available.
Schedule Adjustments: Because bus travel is subject to road conditions and potential delays, the departure and arrival times for local trains at Takayama Station have been modified.
Capacity Limits: Please be aware that the substitute buses have limited seating. If a bus reaches its maximum capacity, you may not be able to board.
Alternative transportation
Toyama Direction :
- Express Bus Toyama Line : 3 round trips per day
- Express Bus Takaoka Line 5 : round trips per day
Kanazawa Direction :
- Express Bus Kanazawa Line : 6–8 round trips per day *Note: Transfers required at Shirakawa-go (Ogimachi) for certain departures.
Nagoya & Gifu Direction
- Express Bus Gifu Line : 6 round trips per day
- Express Bus Nagoya Line : 12 round trips per day
- JR Takayama Line, Limited Express Hida (Nagoya – Takayama) : 12 round trips per day (Extra seasonal trains may operate) *Note: Service on the Limited Express Hida is currently suspended between Takayama and Toyama.
Important Travel Advice for the Spring Takayama Festival
We anticipate extreme congestion during the Spring Takayama Festival (April 14–15, 2026) and the Golden Week holiday period (Late April to early May).
If you are planning to travel during these times, please consider adjusting your travel itinerary or choosing alternative routes.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.