Does the Nozomi stop at Odawara?

No. Odawara is served by all Kodama trains and some Hikari trains. From Shin-Osaka, take a direct Hikari if available, or a Nozomi to Shin-Yokohama then a Kodama: the Nozomi does not stop at Atami either.

How long does the train journey from Takayama to Odawara take?

The train journey from Takayama to Odawara takes approximately 4 hours 20 minutes to 4 hours 40 minutes. It involves one transfer in Nagoya. The route includes the Limited Express Hida to Nagoya, followed by a Hikari or Kodama Shinkansen to Odawara.

Is the Takayama - Odawara journey included in the Japan Rail Pass?

Yes, the Takayama - Odawara journey is fully included in the Japan Rail Pass. You take the Limited Express Hida from Takayama to Nagoya. From Nagoya, then take a Hikari or Kodama Shinkansen bound for Tokyo, which stops at Odawara Station.

Where do you change trains to travel from Takayama to Odawara?

You change at Nagoya. Take the Limited Express Hida from Takayama to Nagoya, then continue on a Hikari or Kodama Shinkansen straight through to Odawara.

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