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.

*Sonic Rail Garden has copyright for all images of accommodations below.

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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.
jprail.com
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. Debby says:
    May 14, 2017 at 10:25 am

    Hi Takeshi,
    May i know what is the best time and fare schedule if i would depart from Nagoya and arrive at Takayama without a JR Pass?

  2. Penny Lee says:
    May 7, 2017 at 7:09 pm

    Dear Takeshi San,

    We will arrive at Nagoya via ANA flight from Tokya with ETA 6:35pm. How to travel from Nagoya Airport to Shirakawa-go? We are thinking of spending the first night at Shirakawa-go (if possible, otherwise will spend the night at Takayama). After spending a morning at Shirakawa-go, we will move onwards to the Alpine route (planning to spend the 2nd night at Shinano Omachi or Matsumoto). Then return to Nagoya the next morning. Does this itinerary make sense in terms of the efficient use of time or would it be better to do it anti-clockwise, i.e. starting from Nagoya to Matsumoto (stay 1 night at Matsumoto or Shinano Omachi)….. Many thanks for your help.

  3. Penny Lee says:
    May 7, 2017 at 6:58 pm

    Takeshi San,

    We will arrive at Nagoya by ANA flight from Tokyo on Mon 26 Jun with ETA 6:35pm. How to travel from Nagoya Airport to Shirakawa-go? We aim to stay 1 night of 26 June in Shirakawa-go. Then we will travel onwards to the Alpine route (clockwise direction), spend the 2nd night at Shinano Omachi. Then retrun to Nagoya the next morning. Does that itinerary make sense in terms of travelling time? Or would it be better to travel anti-clockwise starting from Nagoya to Matsumoto (stay 1 night at Matsumoto ro Shinano Omachi), go to the Alpine route the next morning, then move onwards Shirakawa-go (stay 2nd night at Takayama). Return to Nagoya next day.

    Thank you very much.
    Ms Penny Lee
    from Malaysia

  4. Ofer says:
    April 19, 2017 at 6:31 am

    Can I booked for Hida view to takayama 2 days before I activate the Jr. Pass? Thanks

  5. Barbara Houston says:
    April 18, 2017 at 12:06 pm

    Is there any way to take Hida Wide View train and not face backward? Is it possible to get off in Gifu for this?
    Thanks!

  6. Fellon Liu says:
    April 14, 2017 at 9:51 pm

    Regarding I booked a day trip on April 22,2017
    and the meeting point at Takayama Nohi Bus Centre at 10:05am
    I stay the hotel at Toyama, is it the best way is taking the JR Hida Limited Express train?? when is the early train from Toyama to Takayama ?? Do you think I can purchase the ticket at Narita airport??
    Thanks

  7. BuffyT says:
    April 13, 2017 at 8:56 am

    Hi Takeshi san

    Can I hop on and off this Wide View Hida train without seat reservation?
    I am coming in from Nagoya to Takayama, and am using the Takayama-Alpine-Matsumoto Area Pass.

    Thanks!!

  8. Ratna says:
    April 8, 2017 at 5:46 am

    Hi Takeshi,

    I don’t have a JR pass. What are the best options to get from Kyoto to Gero on the 12th April and what are the prices and the quickest options?

    Thanks
    Ratna

  9. Ben says:
    March 29, 2017 at 3:27 am

    Hi, does the train servicing the Hida line have power outlets?

  10. Raul Ylanan says:
    March 22, 2017 at 11:35 pm

    Hi Takeshi,
    We want to take the Hida Wide View Limited Express train from Nagoya to Takayama, but we arrive late in the evening. Is there a departure from Nagoya to Takayama after 7pm on a Saturday? Thank you.

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