Takayama City in Gifu Prefecture is one of the destinations that most people won’t miss when the Chūbu region (中部地方) is on their itinerary. Commonly referred to as Hida Takayama (飛騨高山), the city is conveniently located close to a couple of famous tourist spots such as Shirakawa-gō and Hida Furukawa (for those who are big fans of the anime movie – Your Name!). With its old, well-preserved townships and other popular attractions, the city is now a prime candidate for both Japanese and foreign visitors seeking to experience the rural elements of Japan.
Things to Do in Takayama, Gifu
Most of the attractions in Takayama City are just within walking distance, but there are also bus services connecting you to those attractions if you ever need one.
- Takayama’s History
- The Iconic Mascot: Sarubobo (さるぼぼ)
- Takayama’s Sightseeing Bus: Sarubobo, Machinami, and Takumi
- Takayama’s Cherry Blossom and Autumn Foliage Season
- Explore Takayama With a Guided Tour
- Kami-Sannomachi (上三之町) and the two morning markets: Great for shopaholics, foodies, or those who love sake
- Takayama Jinya (高山陣屋) and Takayama Matsuri Yatai Kaikan (高山祭屋台会館): Great for history buffs
- Hida Kokubunji Temple (飛驒國分寺): A must-visit if you like to visit temples
- Hida Folk Village (飛騨の里): Where you will find the famous Gassho-Zukuri-style house and participate in cultural experiences
- Shiroyama Park and Higashiyama Walking Course (東山遊歩道): A good spot for a light hike. Several temples are situated along the promenade.
- Shinhotaka Ropeway (新穂高ロープウェイ): Where you can admire Japan’s magnificent natural scenery. The ropeway climbs to the hillside of Mount Hotaka, the third-tallest mountain in Japan.
For a full list of attractions at Takayama, refer to Takayama city’s website HERE.
For Takayama’s access information, refer to HERE.
Tip: Residence Hotel Takayama Station is a great hotel close to Takayama Station to spend a night.
Takayama’s History
The city has more than 400 years of history and was built by the first ruler of Takayama Castle – Kanamori Nagachika (金森長近), modeling after Kyoto.
Doesn’t the old township in the photo remind you of Gion, Kyoto?
What we think is better at Takayama is the flowering vines that decorate traditional houses. In late spring, you will get the little purple wisteria flowers hanging above you, and from summer to autumn, the gorgeous morning glories color the wooden houses.
Just note it wasn’t easy to have a photo with the flowers because they are very popular amongst tourists (we actually queued up)!
Sarubobo (さるぼぼ)
As soon as you arrive at JR Takayama Station, you will see this statue (big or small) that symbolizes the Hida region.
Whilst this statue looks nothing like a monkey, the carver actually used a little monkey as a model.
Originally as a lucky charm, mothers and grandmothers would make these dolls for their grandchildren and daughters with wishes.
- Monkey in Japanese is pronounced as “saru”, which also means leaving. So the mothers and grandmothers hope the charm will protect their children and grandchildren and cause bad things to leave.
- They hope their daughters or granddaughters will find a good match and have a happy married life. In Japanese, a happily married couple is pronounced as “fufuenman” and a good match is said as “ryoen“. The “en” is another way to pronounce monkey, linking it back to the monkey-shaped charm.
You can easily find a sarubobo at any souvenir shop in Takayama. It makes a perfect gift for your family and friends because of the good meaning (=ﾟωﾟ)ﾉ.
While the sarubobo in the photo is colorless, it is usually a red charm wearing black cloth. Why red? Because small monkeys have red faces and butts!
Takayama’s Sightseeing Bus: Sarubobo, Machinami, and Takumi
If you don’t want to walk, you can take Takayama’s sightseeing bus, Sarubobo (さるぼぼバス), Machinami (まちなみバス), or Takumi (匠バス), to get to most of the attractions in Takayama. You can find the timetable and a list of bus stops HERE.
- It will cost you 100 to 210 yen each time you board the bus.
- If you plan to spend 2 days in Takayama, consider getting the Hida Takayama City Bus 2-day Pass (飛騨高山２日フリー木っぷ) for 1,000 yen. Show the valid pass at several attractions in Takayama to receive discounts on the admission fee.
Takayama’s Cherry Blossom and Autumn Foliage Season
- Cherry blossom: mid to late April
- Autumn foliage: late October to mid-November
Explore Takayama With a Guided Tour
If you prefer a guide to introduce you to Takayama’s gorgeous township, how about joining one of the following tours?
- Takayama Half-Day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
- 1-Day Takayama Tour: Explore Scenic Takayama and Shirakawago
- Takayama and Shirakawa-go Day Tour from Nagoya
- Shirakawago, Hida Takayama, Gujo Hachiman One-Day Tour from Nagoya
Fun Activities in Takayama
- Takayama Samurai Experience
- Ninja Experience in Takayama – Basic Course
- Takayama Arts & Crafts Local Culture Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
- Takayama’s Oldest Sake Brewery Tour in Gifu
Tours Departing from Takayama
The Vegan-Friendly Restaurants in Takayama
Hida Takayama is famous for its Hida beef. Most restaurants sell Hida beef sushi, Hida beef burger, Hida beef hot pot, or Shabushabu. So, where to eat in Takayama if you are a vegan or vegetarian?
The great news is that the city has a couple of vegan/vegetarian-friendly restaurants. Refer to our Guide to the Vegan-Friendly Restaurants in Takayama to plan your visit!
Takayama Sannomachi（さんまち通り) and the Furui Machinami
You can easily spend a whole day wandering around the Furui Machinami (古い町並). This area consists solely of traditional Japanese houses and is not only the most popular shopping district in Takayama but also home to many museums.
Kami-Sannomachi (上三之町) is especially crowded because of all the restaurants, cafés, craft shops, and sake stores. Kami-Ninomachi (上二之町), on the other hand, is mainly filled with museums.
Shōfūen Matsuno Tea Stall (松風園 まつの茶舗)
Are you a tea lover like us? If your answer is “YES”, you will definitely enjoy Shofuen Matsuno Tea Stall!
There are quite a few different kinds of tea that the stall sells. The best thing about this tea shop is you get to try them out before you decide to bring a certain one home (=ﾟωﾟ)ﾉ.
The most popular tea is the Ao no Hōjicha (青のほうじ茶). Compared to the normal hōjicha (Japanese roast tea), the Ao no Houjicha has a much nicer aroma and a much stronger taste.
It was so delicious that we ended up buying three packs of tea leaves by the time we came out of the shop (´▽｀*).
Apparently, the roasting temperature is the key to making Ao no Hōjicha flavorsome. The pleasant aroma of the local, high-quality tea leaves filled the air as we entered the shop. It was quite fun just to watch the roasted tea leaves drop into the metal container!
Apart from tea leaves, they also specialize in tea utensils. As Japanese Tea Ceremony practitioners, we had a really hard time deciding which utensils to bring home!
Buying matcha green tea powder from the shop is even harder… The number of different matcha Shōfūen has is countless. Since matcha is the only kind of tea they don’t allow you to try (because the cost is too high), imagining its taste based on its name was just impossible.
There are so many different kinds of matcha based on the age of the tea tree, which part of the tree the tea leaves were taken from, and more. In the end, we bought the powder based on its price tag and the sound of its name (´▽｀*).
Sake at Takayama
The climate and water quality at Hida Takayama are great for growing rice. When we combine good quality rice and water together, the result is great sake!
At Furui Machinami, there are quite a few sake breweries (especially at Kami-Sannomachi). The taste of the sake from each brewery differs, so if you have a great passion for sake and don’t get drunk easily, why not plan your own sake-tasting tour based on the list of breweries HERE (≧▽≦).
Rice Dumpling at Mizuma Dango (みずまだんご)
If you get a little bit hungry or just simply feel like eating, head to Mizuma Dango!
Usually, these rice dumplings in Japan are prepared by first grilling and then finishing with a brush of thickened soy sauce over the top.
The rice dumpling at Mizuma Dango is different. The dumpling is grilled with soy sauce, making it crispy outside and chewy inside. It is just like the taste of heaven!
Having a skewer of rice dumpling while strolling around Kami-Sannnomachi can be quite an experience, especially if you are dressed up in a Kimono (*’▽’).
Important: You probably will have difficulty finding a bin at San Machi-Dōri. The best thing to do with garbage is to either hand it to the shop you bought the food from or hold onto it until you see a bin. The worst thing to do is toss it on the ground…
Ohnoya’s Miso (大のや醸造)
One of our favorite shops in Takayama is Ohnoya. The shop specializes in making different types of miso and soy sauce.
Come and have a mini miso soup tasting if you visit Takayama on a cold day! This will surely warm you up (^_-)-☆.
Miso soup tasting at Ohnoya is free. But don’t abuse it! You really don’t want the staff of the shop to start staring at you because you come back so many times (´▽｀*).
Tips: We know Ohnoya’s miso soup is super delicious, but choose the size carefully. Don’t be like us, who ended up having trouble fitting everything into your suitcase (≧▽≦).
You can also refer to their website HERE before you head to their shop in Kami-Sannomachi!
Ohnoya Miso’s Business Hours and Access Information
- Ohnoya Miso is open from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm daily.
- The shop is closed on January 1.
- Ohnoya Miso is around a 10-minute walk from JR Takayama Station.
Chestnut Sweets at Enakawakamiya (恵那川上屋)
To all the chestnut lovers out there, when you are in Takayama, don’t miss out on this Japanese sweets shop – Enakawakamiya!
And when you drop by, spend some time relaxing at their café! Their Takayama Mont Blanc (高山モンブラン) is a must-try if you eat eggs (‘ω’)ノ.
On top, there is a layer of chestnut paste, followed by three different layers of various flavoured cream, with a pie crust at the bottom.
Although this dessert set is not cheap (1,210 yen), it is definitely worthwhile to give it a try. You might discover a whole new world of taste when you add the sea salt that comes with the set (*´ω｀).
If you don’t eat eggs, there are also other mouth-watering menus in the café. And if you are in a hurry, just grab a few Japanese or Western sweets from the counter, and off you go!
Enakawakamiya’s Business Hours and Access Information
- Enakawakamiya’s café is open from 9 am to 5 pm
- The last order is at 4:30 pm.
- This Enakawakamiya’s café is located in Honmachi Shopping District (本町商店街), which is across the Nakabashi Bridge (中橋大橋) and closer to JR Takayama Station.
Takayama’s Morning Markets
The most exciting thing for us in Takayama is the two morning markets!
- Morning market Jinyamae (陣屋前朝市)
- Miyagawa Morning Market (宮川朝市)
The markets are usually open daily from 7 am to 12 pm, but in winter, between December and March, the market will start from 8 am and still end at 12 pm.
Morning Market Jinyamae
If you are wondering which market to go to first, we recommend coming to Jinyamae first. This is because the market scale is smaller than Miyagawa Morning Market. To us, it is always better to start smaller, so things get more and more exciting (^_-)-☆.
At Jinyamae, they have many fresh products and pickled vegetables. It is a great place to pick up some cheap, fresh fruits. Also, you can usually find cut fruit in small boxes before buying it!
The prices between the two markets are around the same. So if you are eyeing some fresh fruit, don’t be like us, who compare the prices between the markets and end up going back to Jinyamae market for more varieties (´▽｀*).
The morning market Jinyamae, is just in front of Takayama Jinya (高山陣屋). Takayama Jinya is another popular tourist spot that we would recommend. As it opens at 8:45 am, you can conveniently pop into Takayama Jinya after you finish browsing the market (=ﾟωﾟ)ﾉ.
Miyagawa Morning Market
The Miyagawa morning market is on the bank of the Miyagawa River.
This market has a lot more stalls selling artisanal craftworks, sweets (like pudding), clothes, souvenirs, and more!
If you love the hoba miso cuisine at Tayakayma or Shirakawa-gō, you can grab some Hoba leaves from the market too (^_-)-☆.
If you are wondering whether to include breakfast in your accommodation booking at Takayama, we would say “no”.
You can easily grab something from the Miyagawa morning market when you stroll through all the stalls while enjoying the nice river view!
Takayama Jinya (高山陣屋)
Jinya was the provincial governor’s office back in the Edo period (1603 ~ 1868).
When you come to Takayama, drop by Takayama Jinya to experience the atmosphere of what it would be like working for the Tokugawa shogunate! It is the only place across Japan where you can do so.
Takayama Jinya also had the “court” function back then. You will definitely see where the criminals were sitting while awaiting their adjudication!
Tip: Enquire at the ticket gate for the free English guide service. The guided tour will take around 30 to 40 minutes. Please note that you will need to be at Takayama Jinya at least 2 hours before the facility’s closing time to apply for the free tour.
For more details about Takayama Jinya, visit their official website HERE.
Takayama Jinya’s Opening Hours, Admission Fee, and Access Information
- Takayama Jinya is open from
- 8:45 am to 5 pm from March 1 to October 31
- 8:45 am to 4:30 pm from November 1 to the end of February
- It is closed from December 29 to January 1.
- The admission fee is
- 440 yen for adults
- Free for senior high school students and younger if you show your student ID
Hida Folk Village (飛騨民俗村 飛騨の里)
Hida Folk Village is an open-air village museum. The village was created by relocating and restoring more than 30 precious gassho-zukuri-style houses. There is also a small shrine, waterwheel, and other facilities that replicate what a small village would be like back in the Edo period!
Local tradition and ancient living utensils are preserved perfectly here for anyone passionate about Japanese culture and history.
According to the season, the utensils in the old houses also change! If you are lucky, you will be part of the audience at live shows such as straw craft making (^^)/.
Events and Experiences at Hida Folk Village
Ancient seasonal events that took place in Hida are also held in the village. So it might be worthwhile to check out the event calendar on their official website HERE. At Hida Folk Village, you can make your own lucky charm, “sarubobo” that we mentioned earlier, and the braided cord (組ひも) in the popular anime movie – Your Name!
For a full list of activities the village provides, refer to HERE. You can translate it to English using Google Chrome’s translation function on the right of the address bar. To book your spot, please email [email protected] in advance (=ﾟωﾟ)ﾉ.
In autumn and winter, light-up events also take place in the village. If you don’t have time to visit the famous Shirakawa-gō, then come to Hida Folk Village to experience how people lived in the Edo period!
Tip: There is a Guided Tour of Hida Folk Village that you can sign up for.
Hida Volk Village’s Opening Hours, Admission Fee, and Access Information
- The Village is open between 8:30 am and 5 pm daily
- The admission fee is
- 700 yen for adults
- 200 yen for elementary and junior high school students
- The local sightseeing bus, stops at Hida Folk Village. You can find the timetable and a list of bus stops HERE.
Hida Kokubunji Temple (飛騨国分寺)
1260 years ago, the Japanese emperor ordered the Hida Kokubunji Temple to be built. The temple was once destroyed, so the main hall we see today was rebuilt in the Muromachi period (1336 to 1573). Even so, the temple is still the oldest architecture in Takayama!
This 22-meter-tall pagoda is the only pagoda in the Hida area. When this was first built, apparently, there were seven stories! Unfortunately, the number of stories was reduced each time it was rebuilt due to fire hazards or other natural disasters. So now, we only have a 3-storied pagoda (´▽｀*). While we can’t see the past glory of the 1250-year-old temple, the ginkgo tree planted when the temple was erected still adds color to the temple’s ground in autumn (see how beautiful it is with the bell tower)!
To illustrate how tall this tree is, the big green tree in the 2nd photo in the Instagram post is the tree you will be looking for. This photo was taken in late October, so if you want to see the tree covered in yellow color, visit Hida Kokubunji Temple in mid to late November (=ﾟωﾟ)ﾉ.
There is an old bell tower on the temple’s ground. It was actually relocated from Takayama Castle. With the yellow ginkgo tree in the background, who wouldn’t want to stop by to snap a selfie with it (^_-)-☆?
Hida Kokubunji’s Opening Hours, Admission Fee, and Access Information
- The Main Hall is open from 9 am to 4 pm daily, but is closed in December and the 1st of January.
- It is free to stroll around the temple’s precinct, but if you would like to enter the main hall, it will cost you
- 300 yen for adults
- 250 yen for elementary and junior high school students
- The temple is just a 5-minute walk from JR Takayama Station.
Sakurayama Hachimangū Shrine (桜山八幡宮) and Takayama Matsuri Yatai Kaikan (高山祭屋台会館)
The Sakurayama Hachimangū Shrine was built approximately 1600 years ago. As the Main Shrine that looks after Takayama, it is mostly known for the Takayama Festivals.
The Takayama Festival is one of Japan’s three most beautiful festivals. Unlike the Chichibu Festival in Saitama Prefecture and the Gion Festival in Kyoto, the Takayama Festival comes in 2 parts!
- Takayama Spring Festival (春の高山祭) is held on April 14 and 15, featuring 12 floats.
- Takayama Autumn Festival (秋の高山祭) is held on October 9 and 10, featuring 11 floats.
The well-decorated floats are pulled through the streets of Takayama. Traditional lion and folk dance performances are also important parts of the two festivals.
If you can’t visit Takayama during these four days, the floats used in the festivals are also displayed at the Takayama Festival Floats Exhibition Hall. The hall in Takayama Matsuri Yatai Kaikan is located on the ground floor of the Sakurayama Hachimangū Shrine.
The floats displayed at the Exhibition Hall are rotated once every four months. At any given time, 4 out of 12 floats are displayed for visitors to appreciate the exquisite paintwork techniques of the Hida area.
Note that although a reservation to enter the Exhibition Hall is not required, they would appreciate it if you could notify them of your visit in advance. This can be done by emailing them at [email protected].
They would also love to receive the notification in Japanese if possible… So, below is a template for you to use (=ﾟωﾟ)ﾉ.
こんにちは、
Your Full Name です。20xx年xx月xx日のx時頃に屋台会館に寄りたいです。(Please replace the xx with year, month and day)
人数は大人xx名とxx高校生xx名と小、中学生名xxです。(Please replace the xx with the number of adults, high school students, and primary/middle school students. To make it easy, if you only have adults, you can put 0 for the subsequent 2 xx so you don’t need to delete any of the Japanese contexts).
英語のパンフレットはxx部でお願い致します。(Please replace xx with the number of English pamphlets you need. If you need the pamphlet in French, replace the 英語 with フランス語).
宜しくお願い致します。
Your First Name
Takayama Matsuri Yatai Kaikan’s Opening Hours, Admission Fee, and Access Information
- The museum is open from
- 9 am to 5 pm from March to November
- 9 am to 4:30 pm from December to February
- The Shrine is a 20-minute walk from JR Takayama Station. It isn’t too far, and you can walk off all the calories from all the food you ate at Kami-Sannomachi
- Or you can take the Machinami Bus and get off at Sakurayama Hachiman-gū shrine
- The admission fee is
- 1,000 yen for adults
- 500 yen for elementary and junior high school students
- The ticket will give you access to Sakurayama Nikkokan (桜山日光館) as well
Higashiyama Walking Course (東山遊歩道) and Shiroyama Park (城山公園)
In Takayama city’s outskirts, there are a couple of temples. If you have done enough shopping and eating in the city center, how about taking a side tour to visit these well-preserved temples?
These temples are linked by the Higashiyama Walking Course. The 3.5 km course starts from Higashiyamamachi (東山町), located in the east of Takayama. After around 2 hours of exploring these culturally rich assets, you will find yourself at Shiroyama Park (城山公園).
The promenade, residing on a leafy hillside overlooking the old township, is one of the most scenic spots of Takayama during the cherry blossom season and autumn!
Shiroyama Park was the location of Takayama Castle before it was ordered to be destroyed by the Tokugawa Shogunate in 1695.
It is now a place of relaxation for the local residents and is the biggest park in Takayama. From the top of the park, the Japanese Alps are to your east, and Takayama city is to your west.
Unryūji (雲龍寺) is a temple with a charming bell tower and garden. It is also the starting point of the stunning Higashiyama Walk Course. Of course, you can start from Shiroyama Park too!
Shiroyama Park is a 30-minute walk away from JR Takayama Station. If you are coming from Kami-Sannomachi, it’s a lot closer!
Tip: If you want to be guided to explore Higashiyama, you can sign up for the Higashiyama Walking Course Tour or the Zen Meditation and Higashiyama Temples Walking Tour!
Shinhotaka Ropeway (新穂高ロープウェイ)
If you plan to spend more than one day at Takayama, why not take a short excursion to the Northern Japanese Alps? Direct bus services departing from Takayama Bus Terminal will bring you straight to Shinhotaka Ropeway in just an hour and 40 minutes.
The ropeway will take you to the magnificent Northern Japanese Alps, where you can enjoy the fresh air and a spectacular panoramic view, 2000 meters above the ground!
Stargazing Ropeway Tours
In spring, summer and autumn, there are a few days that the ropeway operates at night, between Shirakabadaira Station (しらかば平駅) and Nishihotakaguchi Station (西穂高口駅).
Imagine how many more stars you could see without the light pollution from the city!
Refer to HERE for Shinhotaka Ropeway’s 2025 Starry Sky Viewing Service.
Tip: Check out the average temperature around the ropeway’s stations HERE to prepare for the cold weather.
Shinhotaka Ropeway’s Operating Hours, Fares, Access Information
- Refer to Shinhotaka Ropeway’s website HERE for operating hours and fares information.
- The bus timetable and ticket prices for services departing from Takayama Bus Terminal are on Nohi Bus’s website HERE.
Tip: You can purchase the Okuhida Bus Tickets with Shinhotaka Ropeway Ticket that includes unlimited rides on the Nohi bus between Takayama Nohi Bus Center and Shinhotaka Ropeway and Shinhotaka Ropeway Ticket.
Hida Furukawa (飛驒古川)
Hida Furukawa is a city that looks similar to Takayama. It can be accessed with a 15-minute direct train ride from JR Takayama.
Compared to Takayama, it is definitely more relaxing and less crowded. Also, if you are a big fan of the anime movie, ‘Your Name’, you may want to do a pilgrimage tour in this gorgeous city!
For more information, please refer to our article on Hida Furukuwa!
How to Get to Takayama
How to Get to Takayama by Train
- How to Get to Takayama from JR Tokyo Station: The fastest way to get to JR Takayama Station will take you around 3 hours, excluding wait time. Firstly, take the bullet train, Nozomi to JR Nagoya Station and then change for the express JR Wideview Hida to get to JR Takayama Station.
- How to Get to Takayama from JR Nagoya Station: Taking the express JR Wideview Hida to JR Takayama Station will take you 2 hours and 16 minutes.
- How to Get to Takayama from JR Osaka Station: Taking the express JR Wideview Hida to JR Takayama Station will take you around 4 hours and 15 minutes.
- How to Get to Takayama from JR Shin-Osaka Station: The fastest way to get to JR Takayama Station will take you around 3 hours, excluding wait time. Firstly, take the bullet train, Nozomi to JR Nagoya Station and then change for the express JR Wideview Hida to get to JR Takayama Station.
How to Get to Takayama by Bus
- How to Get to Takayama from Tokyo by bus: Take the Nohi Bus or buses operated by Keio Dentetsu (京王電鉄) from Shinjuku Bus Terminal. This trip will take you 5 and a half hours to get to Takayama.
- How to Get to Takayama from Nagoya by bus: Take the Nohi Bus, JR Tōkai Bus, or Meitetsu Bus from Meitetsu Bus Terminal. This trip will take you 2 hours and 45 minutes to get to Takayama.
- How to Get to Takayama from Kanazawa by bus: Take the Nohi Bus or buses operated by Hokuriku Railroad (北陸鉄道) departing from the front of JR Kanazawa Station. This trip will take you about 2 hours to reach Takayama.
- How to Get to Takayama from Shirakawa-gō (白川郷) by bus: Take the Nohi Bus from Shirakawago Bus Terminal. This trip will take you 50 minutes to get to Takayama.
- How to Get to Takayama from Osaka by bus: Take the Nohi Bus or Kintetsu Bus from Namba (難波). This trip will take you about 5 hours to reach Takayama.
- How to Get to Takayama from Gifu by bus: Take the Nohi Bus or Gifu Bus from Gifu. This trip will take you 2 hours to get to Takayama.
To book your bus ticket, you can either visit each city’s bus terminal in person or book online HERE.
Tip: Hida Takayama is a popular tourist destination among the Japanese. If you don’t like crowds, then avoid traveling to Hida at these times of the year:
→ The Golden Week from the end of April to the beginning of May
→ The Obon Festival in Mid-August
→ The Silver Week in late Sept
→ From the end of Dec to early Jan
→ Around Takayama Festivals on the 14th and 15th of April and the 9th and 10th of October
Combine Your Visit With Other Nearby Popular Destinations and Save on Transportation
Japan’s Chubu region is a treasure trove for experiencing Japan’s small villages and admiring the breathtaking nature. If you plan to spend a couple of days in the region, consider getting one of the discounted tickets that cover the popular destinations near Takayama, such asKanazawa, Shirakawa-gō, and Matsumoto.
More details about the ticket are in our Chūbu Region Transportation Guide article!
