- Tokyo (Shinjuku)
- Takayama
Adults 8,000JPY,
Children 4,000JPY
(Travel time: Approx. 5h 30min)
Hirayu Onsen
- Takayama
- Tokyo (Shinjuku)
Adults 8,000JPY,
Children 4,000JPY
(Travel time: Approx. 5h 30min)
For Shirakawa-go, you need to purchase a connecting ticket to Shirakawa-go from Takayama at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal. No reservation is required.
About Hida Takayama Area
Takayama(also called Hida Takayama) is located in the heart of the Japanese Alps. It is one of the most picturesque town where walking through the narrow streets really make you feel like you're stepping into an old place and time. Hida Takayama has also acquired 3 stars in the French Michelin practical guidebook "Voyager Pratique Japon" as a must visit sightseeing spot. If you are going to Hida Takayama, we would recommend that you make a short trip to Shirakawa-go which is just about 50 minutes from Hida Takayama.
Hirayu Onsen is the oldest and largest of Okuhida's onsen towns.
- Tokyo (Shinjuku)
- Takayama
Adults 8,000JPY,
Children 4,000JPY
(Travel time: Approx. 5h 30min)
- Takayama
- Tokyo (Shinjuku)
Adults 8,000JPY,
Children 4,000JPY
(Travel time: Approx. 5h 30min)
Exploring Hida Takayama and Okuhida from Matsumoto 
Picturesque Nishiho Maruyama: An easy hike in the Northern Japanese Alps 
Mt. Norikura: An easy-to-hike mountain in the Northern Japanese Alps at an elevation above 3,000m
Matsumoto Bus Terminal → Hirayu Onsen → Takayama Nohi Bus Center
Express bus service from Matsumoto in Nagano Prefecture to Takayama, via Hirayu Onsen (Okuhida Onsengo Hot Springs).
Number of services: 10 per day / Travel time: Roughly 2hrs 35min (*operates all year / reservation required)
Night bus is the best way to save your time!
Night buses are running between Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu, Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Takayama from mid-April to early November.
Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu 10:10 p.m. ⇒ Shinjuku 10:55 p.m. ⇒ Takayama 4:35 a.m.
Night buses for Takayama are not available during the winter.
Recommended Itinerary to make a trip to Takayama without staying overnight, using a night bus.
10:55 p.m. Leave Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal (Book) → 4:35 a.m. Arrive at Takayama Nohi Bus Center → Pick up a breakfast (Convenience store and MacDonald are open) → 7:50 a.m. Leave Takayama for Shirakawago (Book) → 8:40 a.m. Arrive at Shirakawago
The early morning before lots of tourists arrive is the best time to visit Shirakawago.
About Shirakawago
It refers to the village of the Shogawa River Basin in Gifu Prefecture.
The houses with principal architecture are famous, and the settlements are designated as the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. In the summer it feels like a country where relaxing air flows, but because it is covered with snow in winter, it is also an area that shows a completely different scenery in summer and winter.
Sightseeing in Shirakawago for 4 hours → 12:35 p.m. Leave Shirakawago → 1:25 p.m. Arrive at Takayama Nohi Bus Center → Sightseeing in downtown Takayama → 10:50 p.m. Leave Takayama Nohi Bus Center → 5:20 a.m. Arrive at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal
*From Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu: Adults 9,500JPY, Children 4,750JPY
Discount connecting ticket to World Heritage Site Shirakawa-go!
Shinjuku(Tokyo) ⇔ Takayama ⇔ Shirakawa-go
Adults 16,100JPY (Regular price, from 17,600 to 18,600JPY)
Children 8,050JPY (Regular price, from 8,800 to 9,300JPY)
Please purchase a Shirakawa-go transfer ticket at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal ticket counter and receive an expressway bus ticket from Shinjuku to Takayama and an exchange ticket for a local bus.
*If there are no seats available on the highway bus, you will not be able to use the bus.
Hirayu Onsen, onsen resort with preserved atmosphere of traditional Japan
Hirayu Onsen is one of the "Oku Hida Onsengo" along with Fukuji Onsen and Shin-hotaka Onsen and surrounded by attractive tourist spots of Hida-Takayama, Mount Norikura and Kamikochi.
The area is full with people with several shops and restaurants around the large bus terminal where buses departs to tourist spots of Norikura, Kamikochi, Shin-hotaka and Takayama.
- Tokyo (Shinjuku)
- Hirayu Onsen
Adults 8,000JPY,
Children 4,000JPY
(Travel time: Approx. 4h 30min)
- Hirayu Onsen
- Tokyo (Shinjuku)
Adults 8,000JPY,
Children 4,000JPY
(Travel time: Approx. 4h 30min)
Why don't you travel further from Hirayu Onsen to Kamikochi?
Recommended Route via Hirayu Onsen
Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal (Expressway bus Reservation) → Hirayu Onsen (Local Bus : Approx. 25 minutes / 1,160yen) → Kamikochi
Please note that making a reservation for the bus between Shinjuku and Hirayu Onsen is recommended.
Reserve a ticket for Hirayu onsen
Accommodations
Ryokan Seiryu
Ryokan Seiryu is a specialized Hida Beef ryokan, and you can fully enjoy the Hida Beef in the ryokan with onsen. As it takes 5 minute walk from the old quarter of Takayama and 7 minute walk from Takayama Station, the ryokan is perfect for both sightseeing and business. The guest can use a large observation bath in "Spa Hotel Alpina Hida Takayama", the sister facility. »» Spa Hotel Alpina Hida Takayama
Spa Hotel Alpina Hida Takayama
The Hotel is accessibly located only 3 minute walk from JR Takayama Station. The breakfast is served in buffet style, including freshly baked bread and Japanese meal with local ingredients, which has been receiving a favorable reputation. Fast internet connection service is available in all the rooms.
Yumoto Choza
The authentic Japanese-style ryokan offers onsen and traditional kaiseki cuisine. In addition to the large public bus, there are 3 family onsen (private onsen). They are available, if they are vacant. Dinner is served in the dining room (horigotatsu-style to put your feet in) with Japanese-style irori fireplace. Free wifi is available in the whole facility. The free shuttle operates to Fukuchi Onsen bus stop (within 5 minutes).
