Order Your JRPass
Back to Using the Japan Rail Pass

Minamisenju metro station, Tokyo to Takayama using JR Pass.

phancock5
phancock5
over 11 years ago
10 responses

Hello
Having checked out this route on Hyperdia, i have a query!
Is the journey really over 5 hours and 500+ kms?
My lonely Planet guide book suggests a journey of around 2.5 hours.
What is the best route?
Your help would be appreciated.
Paul

avatar
mari
1950 posts
over 11 years ago
Expert

Hi there!

Simplifying things to the best route, which is from Tokyo to Takayama via Nagoya, then yes, the total fastest journey time is around 5 hours and 500km. I'm not sure what LP is suggesting, but it sounds wrong as even driving directly will take around 5 hours.

Hope this helps!

avatar
Daniel-san
18835 posts
over 11 years ago
Expert

Hi Paul!

Like like Mari says I am not sure why they say it is a 2.5 hour journey, unless you take a plane perhaps.
Even an express bus takes 5.5 hours at the very least!

Taking traveling time aside the trip alone is worth making for sure! Once you are in the train for Nagoya to Takayama the train will follow a river through mountains and the view of the Japanese in-land is breath taking, once you arrive in Takayama which is not that big, it really feels like you are in a different world compared to the big cities of Japan.

-Enjoy your Trip! Daniel

phancock5
phancock5
10 posts
over 11 years ago

Thanks Mari and Daniel-San
At least the journey time to Kyoto is shorter.
Regards
Paul

avatar
mari
1950 posts
over 11 years ago
Expert

No problem!

I agree with Daniel-san, the ride from Nagoya to Takayama is great, especially on the wide-view train which has huge windows. Be sure to reserve your places near to the window on this train as you won't want to miss it :)


Looking for more information? Search the forum

Select Category

Instant Quote

Starting from $343.00 for 7 days of unlimited Japan Rail travel

Can’t find the answer?

Learn from over 17329 questions about the Japan Rail Pass, or ask our Japan Rail travel experts

Ask Question

Get pocket Wifi in Japan

Get pocket Wifi in Japan

Visit us on Facebook

Get inspired for your visit to Japan by following us on Instagram and don't forget your own shots once you are there.


Find out where to buy the japan rail pass online.

Order your JRPass Now!

We have special prices for children and great first class options. See all tickets or see our range of Regional Passes