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May 30, 2025 update
From Nagoya, express trains, and local buses operate to Okuhida Onsen via Hida Takayama, and from Tokyo, direct buses connect to the Okuhida areas.
Check out this access guide to find the easiest and best route to Hida Takayama hot springs! You’re sure to find a convenient route — whether you prefer fewer transfers, shorter travel time, or lower costs.
We also introduce airport buses and highway buses that can be reserved in advance!
Travel Time 4h15m Fare 7810 yen
Boarding Station
JR Nagoya Station
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Transfer Point 1
JR Takayama Station
5610 yen
▼
Arrival Bus Stop
Shinhotaka Ropeway
2200 yen
・JR Limited Express Hida (1 an hour)
・Local bus (1 an hour)
・Main Bus Stops within Okuhida Onsen: Hirayu Onsen,
Fukuchi Onsen, Tochio Onsen, Shinhotaka Onsen,
Shinhotaka Ropeway
・Bus stops vary by service
・Local buses do not require reservations (cash
payment upon arrival)
Travel Time 4h35m Fare 5800 yen
Boarding Bus Stop
Meitetsu Bus Center /
Nagoya Stn. (Shinkansen Exit)
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Transfer Point 1
Takayama Nohi Bus Center
3600 yen
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Arrival Bus Stop
Shinhotaka Ropeway
2200 yen
・Highway bus (1 an hour)
・Local bus (1 an hour)
・Meitetsu Bus Center is on the 3 to 4th floor of
the Meitetsu Department Store Men’s building
Travel Time 4h40m Fare 8000~9000 yen
Boarding Bus Stop
Busta Shinjuku
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Arrival Bus Stop
Hirayu Onsen
8000~ yen
・Highway bus (5 to 6 a day)
・Busta Shinjuku (Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal)
is on the 4th floor of the JR Shinjuku Station South Exit
building
Travel Time 4h15m Fare 9420 yen
Boarding Station
JR Shinjuku Station
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Transfer Point 1
JR Matsumoto Station
Matsumoto Bus Terminal
6620 yen
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Arrival Bus Stop
Hirayu Onsen
2800 yen
・JR Limited Express Azusa (1 an hour)
・Highway bus (4 to 6 a day)
・Matsumoto Bus Terminal is inside the “Alpico Plaza”
building near JR Matsumoto Station’s Castle Exit
・Buses require reservations by 7 AM on the day of travel
The rates are those as of May 2025.
Fares and service frequencies are subject to change.
May 30, 2025 update
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