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. Kevin Ajose says:
    November 3, 2016 at 10:07 am

    Hi, I’m a bit confused about the train formation. http://railway.jr-central.co.jp/train/express/detail_02_02/unit.html
    which cars should I reserve for If I want to be in the front/rear observation car? I will be using an ordinary jr rail pass from kyoto (hida 25) or nagoya(hida 1 3 or 11)

    • Takeshi / JPRail.com says:
      November 3, 2016 at 4:34 pm

      Hi Kevin,

      Car #1 is rear end of all trains. But this car is non reserved seat car. You cannot reserve your seat in this car. It’s the first come first serve basis.
      Car #4 of Hida 1 is the front end and this is reserved seat car. You can reserve your seat. The front end of Hida 3 and 11 is Green car. You cannot use this car by JR pass ordinary. Car #3 of Hida 25 is the front end until Gifu. Other train set comes from Nagoya and those are coupled at Gifu. After Gifu, car #3 does not have any view.

      Cheers,

      Takeshi / JPRail.com

  2. Marcus Ho says:
    October 21, 2016 at 7:26 am

    When we visit Japan in mid November, our travelling plan is:
    Nagoya >> Takayama >> Kanazawa >> Tokyo

    We’ll purchase nation-wide 7-day Japan Railway Pass on Green Car. Before we arrive at Japan, are we able to reserve the seats online right after the JR Passes are purchased?

    Thank you.

  3. Ben Lau says:
    October 11, 2016 at 2:04 am

    Dear Takeshi,

    Wewill take the flight from Hong Kong to Nagoya on 16 November 2017. The arrival time at Nagoya airport will be at 15:35, so how can we to catch the train from Nagoya to Gero? Hida Express No.17??

    Thanks.

    Ben

    Thanks.

    Regards,

    Lau Yam Ting

  4. Joyce Villanueva says:
    September 29, 2016 at 10:13 pm

    Hi.

    We are planning to see Takayama on winter of 2017, around January 21-26. Just want to ask if these routes are covered by a JP rail pass?

    1. Nagoya to Takayama via wide view Hida
    2. Takayama to Nagoya via wide view Hida
    3. Nagoya to Tokyo via Shinkansen
    4. Tokyo to Nagoya via Shinkansen

    Thank you very much

  5. Zul says:
    September 20, 2016 at 12:37 am

    Hi Takeshi-san,

    May I know if I can buy the ticket for Limited Express Wide View Hida to Nagoya at Takayama station ?
    Also, is there an area in the train where I can put my luggage ?

    Thank you,
    Zul

  6. Lawrence Kwok says:
    September 18, 2016 at 7:59 pm

    We are planning a 1 way roundtrip from Nagoya to Takayama in a group of 12 adults on the 22 Nov 2016. We would like to seek your assistance to advice us what is the most economical way to travel from Nagoya to Takayama eg. JR Train / Express Bus.
    I was told that there is a special JR Hidaji Free Kippu tickets for group of 4 passenger, is it still available? How much is the cost?
    Would appreciate if you can also provide us with the link/website to make the necessary reservations.
    Thanks

    • Takeshi / JPRail.com says:
      September 18, 2016 at 8:49 pm

      Hi Lawrence,

      Hidaji Free Kippu is available.

      30650 yen for 4 passengers includes round trip ticket by limited express train reserved seat, Takayama-Shirkawagou nobi bus round trip (or ticket to Shin-Hotaka), and some discount at shops and attraction.

      26390 yen for 4 passengers includes round trip ticket by limited express train reserved seat, 6000 yen taxi voucher, and some discount at shops and attraction. (6000 yen is per ground not per person)

      This deal is introduced in Japanese site only. I put Japanese link just in case.
      http://railway.jr-central.co.jp/tickets/hida/

      You cannot make a reservation in advance. You have to purchase this deal in JR Nagoya station and then you can book a train. Your group is a big so you may not be able to book seats together.

      Cheers,

      Takeshi / JPRail.com

      • Lawrence Kwok says:
        October 13, 2016 at 6:59 pm

        Thanks for the information on the Hidaji Furii Kippu Pass. But what is the difference between a and b options:
        a. 30650 yen for 4 passengers includes round trip ticket by limited express train reserved seat, Takayama-Shirkawagou nobi bus round trip (or ticket to Shin-Hotaka), and some discount at shops and attraction.
        b. 26390 yen for 4 passengers includes round trip ticket by limited express train reserved seat, 6000 yen taxi voucher, and some discount at shops and attraction. (6000 yen is per ground not per person)
        Can the above tickets be bought at Chubu International Airport?

        • Takeshi / JPRail.com says:
          October 13, 2016 at 10:57 pm

          Hi Lawrence,

          If you take (a), you can get Shirakawago by bus. If you take (b), you can get a chartered taxi but 6000 yen is not enough to get Shirakawago. Basically it allows you to see Takayama only.
          You cannot purchase it at Chubu airport. You need to get Nagoya station to buy this pass.

          Cheers,

          Takeshi / JPRail.com

  7. Elke says:
    September 18, 2016 at 7:54 am

    Dear Takeshi-san,

    Yet another October Takayama visit! Travelling from Nagano to Takayama early in the morning on the 17th October and then intending to take the Hida Wide view #36 train at 15:35 to Kyoto. A few questions:
    1. I had a look on hyperdia, and it didn’t give the option for Green class on either the Takayama>Gifu or Gifu>Kyoto trip. I thought Green Class should be available on both. Can yo please confirm? Also, can we stay in our seats at Gifu?

    2. How far in advance should we book our green class tickets for that day?

    3. Which side of the train will give us the best views on the Takayama > Kyoto trip?

    Looking forward to your reply.

    Kind Regards,

    Elke

    • Takeshi / JPRail.com says:
      September 18, 2016 at 12:22 pm

      Hi Elke san,

      1. This train (Wide View Hida #36) is 7 cars formation. 3 of 7 (car #1 to #3) cars go to Osaka and another 4 (car #4 to #7) cars go to Nagoya. All cars combined between Takayama and Gifu, and 3 cars and 4 cars are uncoupled at Gifu.
      Green car is available but it’s car #6. It’s not in cars to Osaka. If you want to take Green seat, you can take only Takayama to Gifu. And you have to change the cars at Gifu. If you are okay with ordinary seat, you can stay same seat from Takayama to Osaka.

      2. I usually book a ticket right after I arrive in Japan. There is no online booking available. Nobody can guess how busy it will be. So try to book as soon as possible.

      3. I recommend you to take left side.

      Cheers,

      Takeshi / JPRail.com

  8. Connie Tan says:
    September 18, 2016 at 7:42 am

    I am arriving in Nagoya International Airport on 9th Nov at around 8.40am.

    I’m travelling to from Nagoya airport to Hida Fukukawa Station via on 9th Nov using the JR Pass. Can you advise the fastest route via JR limited express & normal train if we were to depart from Nagoya international airport around 9.45am? Thanks.

  9. Roberta Kokx says:
    September 16, 2016 at 5:40 pm

    Aloha,
    I am arriving in Japan on October 8, 2016 at 22:05 (Haneda). I am staying in Shinagawa 1 night upon arrival. I have purchased the 7 Day JR Rail Pass (Green Car) and I have my voucher. I depart Shinagawa for Takayama the following day on 10-9-16. I have reservations for 6 nights at Hidatei Hanaougi and Hodakaso Sanganoyu in Takayama and Hirayu area). My concern is that the trains (Hidatei Ltd. Express Wide View) will be sold out. I’m unable to reserve seats due to my late arrival in Haneda. Realistically, could all the trains from Nagoya to Takayama be sold out? I’m worried. Thank you!

  10. Pauline says:
    September 14, 2016 at 2:17 am

    Hi Takeshi!

    I’m travelling to Takayama on October 9 using the JR Pass. I will be travelling that day from Tokyo to Osaka early in the morning to leave our luggage at the Osaka station (since our check-in at the Airbnb apartment we rented in Osaka is still after 4 pm) and will be travelling to Nara afterwards to visit Nara Park. Then probably after lunch, we’ll head to Takayama for the evening autumn festival at 9 in the evening.

    How do we travel from Nara to Takayama? Would you recommend that we take Nara to Nagoya then Nagoya to Takayama via the Limited Express Wide View Hida? What time is the last trip from Takayama to Nagoya and the last trip from Nagoya to Osaka? Is it still possible to ride a train even after we watch the Evening Autumn Festival?

    Thank you so much!

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