Takayama

Takayama is the major transport hub of the Hida region. By train () is on the JR Takayama Line, which has spectacular views of the valley and the Hida River Wide View Hida (ワイドビューひだ) limited express from Nagoya takes about 22½ hours (¥6,030). If you're coming from the Sea of Japan side, from Toyama there are 4 daily runs, which take 1½ hours (¥3,360 ...