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Running from Nagoya Station to Takayama Station - with some services continuing directly on to Toyama Station - the Limited Express Hida service is another convenient and picturesque train line o...

The Limited Express Hida operates from Nagoya Station to Takayama Station with some services continuing onto or starting from Toyama Station. On this page you will find the following information:...

Takayama is a small but modern and busy station servicing the historic old town of Takayama. It is the nearest major station to the villages of Shirakawa-go and Gokayama, as well as the alpine va...

Located deep within the mountains of Central Japan, Takayama is famous for the excellent preservation its Edo Period (1603-1868) historical centre, known as the ‘Sannomachi’. Once under the direc...

The villages making-up Shirakawa-go and Gokyama rank among some of the most popular destinations in Central Japan, which despite their relatively remote locations, are easy to get to from nearby ...

Boasting one of Japan's best preserved Edo Period (1603-1868) town centres, Takayama is now well-established as a favourite stop for international visitors. Located in Gifu Prefecture and in the ...

One of the most popular destinations in Central Japan, Takayama offers visitors a wide-range of accommodation including high-end guesthouses, large hotels and budget options. On this page you wil...

Most visitors to the villages of Shirakawa-go and Gokayama will use public transport from Kanazawa, Toyama or Takayama. The three villages making-up the Shirakawa-go and Gokayama grouping are all...

The villages making-up Shirakawa-go and Gokyama rank among some of the most popular destinations in Central Japan, which despite their relatively remote locations, are easy to get to, always popu...