Complete Guide to Accessing Takayama City

Hida Takayama, in the center of Japan.
This beautiful town, which retains its Edo period streetscape, is a popular tourist destination where you can experience the changing nature and traditional culture of the four seasons.
Here,Haneda Airport, Kansai Airport, Chubu Centrair International Airport, Toyama AirportHere's a detailed guide on how to access it.

✈️1. From Tokyo (Haneda Airport) to Takayama

▸ Access by train (approximately 4 hours 30 minutes)

1. Haneda Airport → Tokyo Station (approximately 30 minutes, Keikyu Line + Yamanote Line)
2. Tokyo Station → Nagoya Station (Tokaido Shinkansen, approximately 1 hour 40 minutes)
3. Nagoya Station → Takayama Station (Hida Limited Express, approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes)

🔗 Make a reservation for JR Limited Express Hida here:
👉 Limited Express HIDA official reservation page (Navitime Travel)

🔹 Features: A route with smooth transfers and beautiful scenery from the train window.
🔹 Estimated cost：One way approx. 15,000 to 18,000 yen

▸ Access by express bus (approximately 6-7 hours)

There are direct express buses to Takayama from Tokyo Station, Shinjuku Station, and other stations.

🔗To book a highway bus, click here:
👉 Nohi Bus (Tokyo - Takayama Line) official website

🔹Estimated cost：One way approx. 6,000 to 8,000 yen

✈️2. From Osaka (Kansai International Airport) to Takayama

▸ Access by train (approximately 4.5 to 5 hours)

1. Kansai Airport → Shin-Osaka Station (approximately 1 hour, Haruka Limited Express)
2. Shin-Osaka Station → Nagoya Station (Shinkansen, approximately 50 minutes)
3. Nagoya Station → Takayama Station (Hida Limited Express, approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes)

🔗 JR ticket purchase:
👉 JR West Global Online Ticket Official Website

▸ Access by bus (approximately 6 hours)

Direct buses are also available from Osaka (Umeda) and Kyoto Station.

🔗 Expressway bus reservations:
👉 Nohi Bus Osaka/Kyoto - Takayama Line (English page)

✈️3. From Nagoya (Centrair International Airport) to Takayama

▸ Access by train (approximately 3 hours)

1. Centrair → Nagoya Station (Meitetsu μSky, approximately 30 minutes)
👉 Meitetsu μSky official reservation site
2. Nagoya Station → Takayama Station (Hida Limited Express, approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes)
👉 Limited Express HIDA official website

▸ Access by bus (approximately 3.5 hours)

There is also a direct bus to Takayama from Nagoya Station Bus Terminal.
👉 Nohi Bus Nagoya-Takayama Line Reservation Page

⛰️ 4. Route via Toyama (access from Hokuriku)

▸ Access by train (approximately 2 hours)

Toyama Station → Takayama Station (Hida Limited Express, approximately 1 hour 30 minutes)
👉 Hida Limited Express (Toyama - Takayama) Timetable and Reservations

🔹 It's also convenient to travel from Tokyo via Toyama!
The journey from Tokyo to Toyama takes approximately 2 hours and 10 minutes on the Hokuriku Shinkansen.
👉 Hokuriku Shinkansen Timetable and Fare Information (JR East Official)
If you transfer at Toyama → Takayama,Total time: about 4.5 hoursYou will arrive at.

▸ Access by bus (approximately 2 hours)

👉 Nohi Bus Toyama-Takayama Line
It is also recommended as a way to get around after sightseeing on the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route.

🚗 5. Other Access Points

From Kanazawa to Takayama: Approx. 2.5 hours by express bus
👉 Kanazawa - Takayama Line (Nohi Bus)

Matsumoto to Takayama: Approx. 2.5 hours by direct bus (via Kamikochi is also popular)
👉 Matsumoto-Takayama Line Bus Reservation (Alpico Kotsu)

🌸 Must-visit tourist spots in Takayama

1. Old Town (Sanmachi Street)

A streetscape of merchant houses dating back to the Edo period, with white walls and lattice doors.
The area is lined with sake breweries that give off the aroma of local sake, and shops selling Hida's wooden goods.
At night, the street lights come on, creating a fantastical atmosphere that is different from daytime.

2. Takayama Jinya

A valuable building that has been preserved as it was from the Edo period magistrate's office.
As the only surviving jin'ya in Japan, it offers a glimpse into the politics and lifestyle of the time.

3. Takayama Morning Market

A traditional morning market that opens every morning from around 7am.
Interacting with local people and sampling seasonal fruits and pickles is also a fun experience.

4. Hida Village

An open-air museum lined with old Gassho-style houses.
You can feel the changing seasons as you walk through the traditional Japanese rural landscape.

5. Day Trip to Shirakawa-go

It takes about an hour by bus to get to the World Heritage Site, Shirakawa-go.
The winter snow scenery is like something out of a picture book.
🔗 Shirakawa-go Bus Reservation (Nohi Bus)

🍽️Taste Takayama gourmet food

Hida beef grilled on magnolia leaf with miso
A local classic dish of melt-in-your-mouth Hida beef grilled with miso.

Takayama Ramen
The mild soy sauce-based soup is popular

Local sake tasting tour
Sake breweries such as Funasaka Sake Brewery and Hirase Sake Brewery are scattered throughout the town.

🏡 Traditional Japanese Inns in Takayama

After enjoying sightseeing, we recommend relaxing at an inn surrounded by the tranquility of the town.
In Takayama,A traditional townhouse renovated into a private lodgingare scattered around,
The appeal of this stay is that it allows you to savor the afterglow of your trip.

""Niwanoyado"" is a carefully restored traditional Japanese house with over 100 years of history.
A lodging that combines modern comforts.
You can experience the feeling of "living like a local" in the town of Takayama.

"Kusa no Niwa": A traditional Japanese inn with a veranda and garden. Enjoy the quiet breeze.
"Kibun no Niwa":A space with beautiful beams and earthen floors that exudes a sense of history.
"Ichii no Niwa": A comfortable stay surrounded by the warmth of wood and soft lighting.

🏠 For more details and reservations, click here:
Niwa no Yado official website (Checkinn direct booking page)