Train Tickets from Tokyo to Takayama

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Itinerary  Tokyo › Takayama
Lowest price
$95
Fastest option
4h30
First/last departure
06:00 / 18:30
Distance
481.00 km
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Travel conditions

Ticket type
Your train ticket comes in the form of an e-voucher, sent to you by e-mail. Just exchange it in train stations and board your train!
Ticket type


This route uses an e-voucher train ticket. This means that you first receive an e-voucher by e-mail, to be exchanged directly at train stations in Japan. During the exchange, you will then receive printed paper train tickets to use to board your train. 

Please read our article guide here for more information and resources on the exchange process.

Seating options
Choose your class type between Ordinary (2nd) and Green (1st), and your seating options. You can pick between an aisle seat, a window seat or a window seat with a Mount Fuji view.
Seating options
Ordinary Car

  • The most standard and common car available on Japanese trains.
  • With reclining seats, foldable tray tables, and more!
  • Divided into reserved seating (指定席), reserved prior to boarding, and non-reserved seating (自由席), on a first come, first served basis.
Green Car

  • Equivalent of the first-class on Japanese trains.
  • With more legroom and further reclining seats.
  • Only reserved seating (指定席) cars.
Placement options


On this route, you can select between 3 seat placement options: 

  • Aisle seat
  • Window seat
  • Window seat with a Mount Fuji view
Passenger information
Different fares apply depending on passenger age and train class. Above 12, all travelers are considered as adults. Child fares apply from ages 6 to 11.
Passenger information
Ages 12 and above
  • Adult ticket
Ages 6-11*
  • Child ticket
  • *Adult ticket if travelling on the Green Car
Ages 0-5*
  • No ticket needed
  • *Child ticket if infant needs their own seat or if an adult is with more than 2 infants
  • *Adult ticket if travelling on the Green Car

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Traveling by train in Japan

Japan boasts a highly developed rail system, making it a practical option for transportation both locally and across the country. As a result, both locals and tourists often find themselves using trains almost daily, whether it's their local lines or the renowned Shinkansen bullet trains. For those visiting Japan for the first time, the significance of train travel during their trip is likely to be a consideration.

Although train travel is a common aspect of life in Japan, there are a few things that first-time visitors should be aware of or prepare for before they board. This is true even for those coming from countries with a strong train travel culture.

What makes trains so popular in Japan?

Japan's rail system is regarded as one of the finest globally. Riding the train in Japan can be described in three words: efficient, fast, and clean. Until you experience it firsthand, it’s hard to grasp just how easy and remarkably convenient train travel is in Japan. Even with millions of passengers using the rail system daily, trains remain immaculate, punctual, and well-maintained. For many, this may seem like a dream compared to the train networks in their own countries.

There are numerous factors contributing to this exceptional railway system, but it primarily stems from Japan's dependence on imported fossil fuels, which led the nation to invest significantly in its train transportation infrastructure. Since the late 19th century, train companies in Japan have been constructing lines to transport people and goods from point A to point B efficiently. This historic network has led to cities developing around train stations. While much of Western urbanism has centered on car-focused infrastructure, Japan has primarily expanded its urban areas around train stations. In most Japanese cities, you'll find that train stations serve as the economic and demographic heart of the city.

With appropriate investment in its train system, Japan has successfully established one of the most reliable, fast, and safe rail networks globally!

Tokyo to Takayama train information

Getting from Tokyo to Takayama involves riding the Shinkansen bullet train from Tokyo out to Nagoya, from which travelers will transfer out to Takayama via the JR Hida Limited Express. The journey takes around 4 hours and 30 minutes, covering 481 kilometers (299 miles) in total commuting distance.

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