The limited express Wide View Hida timetable and the train information. The train access to Takayama and Hida

Limited Express
This train has the huge window. You can enjoy a view at the front row.
2010.01.07
 Wide View Hida runs between Osaka and Takayama by this 3 cars train set.

Wide View Hida is the limited express train which connects Nagoya, Takayama and Toyama. This train equips very huge windows. It offers very scenic view through this panoramic window along the route. That is why this train is called “Wide View”.

This train is a primary way to get Takayama. This has been very popular for the tourists from overseas in these days. This train is fully covered by JR Pass. Takayama Hokuriku Area Tourist Pass covers between Nagoya, Takayama and Toyama. I will explain about this train in this post.

Timetable and Route

Wide View Hida runs once an hour between Nagoya and Takayama. A few trips are extended to operate to Hida-Furukawa and Toyama. It takes 2.5 hours to get Takayama from Nagoya and 4 hours to get Toyama from Nagoya.

And also one round trip runs between Osaka and Takayama. If you take this Osaka departure Wide View Hida, you can get Takayama directly from Osaka, Shin-Osaka and Kyoto.

You can find the timetable in the link below:

Due to COVID-19, it may be operated on a schedule different from the normal timetable. Check the train schedule on Hyperdia.
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This train departing from Osaka is coupled with the train from Nagoya at Gifu.

Please find the train operation route in the map below:

 The limited express Wide View Hida operation route map (click to view large)

Accommodation

You can find the interior of this train and the scenery from this train in my YouTube movie below. Please watch to find more information:

Wide View Hida is serviced by KIHA-85 series. This train has huge glass windows which give you the spectacular scenery along Takayama line. “Wide View” is a worthy of the name.

This series has two types of Green car that are 2+2 seat configuration and 2+1 seat configuration. 2+1 seat configuration is wider and has a bigger leg space. The leg space is 1,160mm on 2+2 seat configuration and 1,250mm on 2+1 seat configuration. 1,160mm is the standard. So 2+1 seat gives you a great deal! If you want to take this seat, try to reserved a seat on car#10. 2+2 Green car is always at the middle of the train. 2+1 is always at the front of the formation. And also Ordinary class is good too. The leg space is 1,000mm. This is bigger than the other train’s ordinary seat.

When you take this train at Nagoya, the seat is set with the back toward. Because this train change the direction at Gifu. It takes only 20 minutes from Nagoya to Gifu. You can change to the front toward if you want by yourself.

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Train formation

There are many train formations. Some Wide View Hida do not have Green car.

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Car#1-4 operate from Nagoya to Takayama. And Car#8-10 operate from Nagoya to Toyama

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Car#1-3 operate from Nagoya to Takayama/Hida-furukawa, Car#8-10 operate from Nagoya to Toyama

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In car #2, there are ordinary reserved seats and Green seats.

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This formation is used for Osaka departure and Nagoya departure combination. Car #1 to #3 run to/from Osaka and the rest of cars run to/from Nagoya. These two train sets are coupled / uncoupled at Gifu station and run together between Gifu and Takayama. In car #6, there are ordinary reserved seats and Green seats.

Images

Green seat 2+2 configuration

Green seat 2+1 configuration

Ordinary seat

Sanitary space

Suggested deal

JR Pass covers this train. But if you visit Takayama, Shirakawago, Toyama and/or Kanazawa from Nagoya, Osaka or Kyoto, Takayama Hokuriku Area Touirst Pass is recommended. Please find more informaiton in the link below:

Takayama Hokuriku Area Tourist Pass user guide. Perfect deal to travel Takayama, Kanazawa, Toyama, Shirakawago from Nagoya or Osaka
Takayama Hokuriku Area Tourist Pass is very popular and convenient to travel Kanazawa, Takayama and Shirakawago. This post explains you how to use this pass.
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2015.05.31

Coverage of other deals

As I mentioned above, JR Pass covers the limited express Wide View Hida fully. This is only deal to cover this train fully.

Takayama Hokuriku Area Tourist Pass covers between Nagoya, Gifu, Gero, Takayama, Hida-Furukawa and Toyama. This pass does not cover between Kyoto and Gifu.

Hokuriku Arch Pass, Kansai Hokuriku Area Pass and Hokuriku Area Pass covers between Toyama and Inotani only. You cannot get Takayama by these passes.

Comments

  1. Carmelia says:
    April 24, 2016 at 7:48 am

    Hi Takeshi san,
    I’ve searched on HyperDia for the route from Nagoya to Gero in June, just to check if I can purchase the seat ticket from JR Nagoya 2 days before my actual departure or it has to be purchased only on the day itself ? (I won’t be travelling too much, so will not be buying JR pass, just individual tickets per journey)

    Also am I allowed to purchase a return ticket at the same time or do I purchase it direct from JR Gero upon my return to Nagoya.

    thank u so much.

  2. Qian says:
    April 9, 2016 at 7:32 am

    Dear Takeshi

    May I know what is the best way to travel from Takayama to Tokyo? I have be using the 7Day JR pass. Please give the link of the train schedule . Thank you.

  3. Jason Lee says:
    April 4, 2016 at 9:47 pm

    Hi Takeshi,
    I need abit more details on the train formation of train when travel from nagoya to gero, transfer at gifu… I don’t quite understand the R/NR/G cabin. Which cabin should I be in, so I don’t need to change seat. It’s my first time to Japan. Appreciate for ur help

  4. ignashevich says:
    April 1, 2016 at 7:16 am

    Hi Takeshi,

    This schedule is what I had planned, but if you put now Kyoto Takayama, in October , the first train to Nagoya traveling at 07:59h and from Nagoya to Takayama at 09:39h .

    Thank you

    • Takeshi / JPRail.com says:
      April 1, 2016 at 11:53 am

      Hi Ignashevich,

      I think some technical error. I cannot guarantee it but 9:39 is Wide View Hida “5”. “1” and “3” must be there earlier than “5”.

      Cheers,

      Takeshi / JPRail.com

  5. ignashevich says:
    April 1, 2016 at 5:55 am

    Hello Takeshi,

    I will travel from Kyoto to Takayama next October, and I want to arrive as soon as possible. Do you know if the timetible will be the same as now? The first train before arrived Takayama at 10:20h and now I see that it arrives at12:16h.

    Thank you

  6. Thom says:
    March 26, 2016 at 8:53 am

    Hi Takeshi
    If I want to get to Takayama from Osaka, should I get off at Gifu to catch the train to Takayama, or take the shinkansen all the way into Nagoya?

  7. Ana María Fernández says:
    March 21, 2016 at 9:34 am

    Hello Takeshi! We will travel on June 11, 2016 from Kyoto to Takayama on the train EXP LTD. WIDE VIEW HIDA 25, Can I reserve seats for this train when you activate the Pass Raill Japan on June 6.? And having made the reservation I have secured seats the trip?

  8. Conor says:
    March 15, 2016 at 4:26 pm

    Hi, I am travelling to Japan in one month and I would like to get a 14-day rail pass and book the trip from Nagayo to Takayama for the festival. Can I do this in advance without any additional charge? Thank you for your help.

  9. Julie san says:
    March 14, 2016 at 10:49 pm

    Greetings Takeshi san,
    We will be travelling to Takayama for the Spring Festival. Because of the peak season, we were only able to get accommodation at Hida-Furukawa (飛騨古川). We plan to travel into Takayama both days then return to Hida in the evening. Would you please advise if we need to book seats for the short distance.
    Thank you in advance,
    Julie san

    • Takeshi / JPRail.com says:
      March 14, 2016 at 11:00 pm

      Hi Julie san,

      If you want to take a seat, reservation is recommended. I traveled from Takayama to Toyama in this past February. Non reserved seat car was almost full even in shoulder season. Spring festival is busy season and reservation is recommended.

      Cheers,

      Takeshi / JPRail.com

      • Julie san says:
        March 14, 2016 at 11:11 pm

        Thank you, Takeshi san. Does this also apply to the Autumn Festival? We will take your advice and book on arrival at Tokyo.

        • Takeshi / JPRail.com says:
          March 15, 2016 at 6:35 am

          Hi Julie san,

          Yes. It’s busy in autumn festival period. Actually Takayama is busy all year round in these days.

          Cheers,

          Takeshi / JPRail.com

          • Julie san says:
            April 20, 2016 at 1:41 am

            Hello again Takeshi san,
            My apology for taking more of your time. Would appreciate your advice again.
            According to HyperDia, the train from Tokyo to HidaFuruwaka via Toyama arrives Toyama at platform 13 leaves from platform 2 with 12 minutes connection. Would you kindly advise if this is enough time to change trains without rushing. Do you feel going via Nagoya a safer option (which means we have to change at Takayama, one extra transfer)?
            many thanks,
            Julie

            • Takeshi / JPRail.com says:
              April 20, 2016 at 6:47 am

              Hi Julie san,

              12 minutes is okay. But Toyama station is now under construction. It’s a bit complicated to transfer. But you will be okay and just follow the signage, “Takayama line”.

              Cheers,

              Takeshi / JPRail.com

  10. Jess says:
    March 12, 2016 at 1:16 am

    Good day Takeshi san,

    I was looking for a direct train from Takayama to Kyoto, and read that the Limited express (WIDE VIEW) HIDA 36 offers this route. However, I could not find any detailed information on the timetable, could you please help?

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