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.
 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:

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. Adrian says:

    Hello!

    Will be going to Takayama from Nagoya on April 5. I’ve been hearing about the Hidaji Furii Kippu around the internet, but can’t seem to find details about it at the JR or other Central Japan tourist websites. Do you have any info on this?

    Thank you so much! 🙂

    • Hi Adrian,

      It’s still available but only Japanese info is available.
      http://railway.jr-central.co.jp/tickets/hida/

      Cheers,

      Takeshi / JPRail.com

      • Adrian says:

        Hi Takeshi-san,

        Thanks for your suggestion. I deduced from the link that the 3-day pass for 3 people is 24,480 yen. May I consult with you if this is good value for our itinerary? Or should I look at other passes?

        Here is our itinerary:

        April 2 – Arrive in Nagoya
        April 3 – Toyohashi Day Trip
        April 4 – Nagoya Tour
        April 5 – Takayama Day Trip (and possibly Shirakawa-go)
        April 6 – Toyohashi Day Trip
        April 7 – Leave Japan

        We’ll be making multiple trips to Toyohashi since we’re helping a family member move there for studies. I’m aware that Toyohashi is not covered by tourist passes, so I’m focusing on getting the most value for the Takayama day trip.

        Thank you!

        • Hi Adrian,

          If you are sure that you will visit Shirakawago, this deal covers your trip on day 5. But for the other part of your trip, you need to add regular fare ticket. You can take either Meitetsu or JR to get Toyohashi. But Meitetsu is cheaper at 1110 yen for one way. (JR, 1320 yen). Trip time is around 55 minutes by express. Express is a sort of commute train. Only base fare, 1110 yen is required.

          You may get Manaca instead of purchasing regular fare ticket one by one.
          http://www.meitetsu.co.jp/eng/ticket-info/manaca.html

          Cheers,

          Takeshi / JPRail.com

  2. gq says:

    Hi, I have a ten minutes connection time. Will be arrrving at Nagoya on Hikari 510 and departing on Hida 3.

    Can I find out what is the fastest way of transferring from the Shinkansen platform to the platform for hida 3?

    Thank you very much!

  3. Mic says:

    Can I have the timetable from Takayama to to JR Hida Ichinomiya station.need to book?

    I also want the timetable from Nagoya to Takayama. Thanks !!

  4. LK says:

    Hello,
    Can you provide a link for me to reserve a seat on the LTD Exp Hida 9 on 10/Feb/2018 from Nagoya to Takayama? I’ve been searching around but no luck for me. Thanks.

  5. Maryann says:

    Is reservation required for jr from Nagoya to takayama?

  6. Charisse says:

    Hi Takeshi,

    Thank you for the article, so helpful.

    I don’t have a JR pass but I will be going one way from Osaka to Takayama using the Wide View Hida Limited Express 25.
    Do I just buy the tickets directly in Osaka Station or do I need to buy it beforehand?

    Thanks again.

  7. Kate says:

    Hi Takeshi,
    First and foremost, thanks for your kind effort this is really helpful. I am traveling to Takayama in Jan 2018, i am still not confident with some questions below:
    1. According to your timetable, that is only 1 departure time from osaka which is 8am?
    2. I will be buying Takayama Hokuriku 5 days pass, it stated the wide view hida will be included is this true? So in the morning i just need to walk to the JR counter to redeem ticket?

    Many thanks in advance and Happy New Year 2018 =D
    Best regards,
    Kate

    • Hi Kate,

      Only one departure from Osaka which is 8:00 am is available. However this train is not covered by Takayama Hokuriku area pass fully. This pass covers Wide View Hida from Nagoya to Takayama or Toyama. If you use this pass to get Takayama without extra cost, you need to go to Kanazawa first by Limited Express Thunderbird. And then take Nohi bus from Kanazawa to Takayama or take Shinkansen from Kanazawa to Toyama, limited express Wide View Hida from Toyama to Takayama.

      If you use Wide View Hida from Osaka, you need to pay limited express surcharge and base fare for Kyoto to Gifu which is outside coverage area. The extra cost is around 4,500 yen.

      Cheers,

      Takeshi / JPRail.com

  8. Aditya says:

    Hi Takeshi,
    Thank you for the article

    is there a place to put a luggage in the train?

    Thank you

  9. RL says:

    Hi Takeshi,
    Thank you for the article.

    (1) I am trying to look for the timetable for Hida Wide View for my trip from Kyoto to Takayama but could not find. Could you help?

    (2) Also, from Takayama to Shirakawago – can I confirm that this is not covered by JR Pass and will need to take a bus instead.

    (3) I am planning to go Nara (from Osaka) for one of the days. could you recommend additional places that will convenient to visit? I am already going USJ, Kobe and Himeji.

    Thank you.

  10. Bette lai says:

    Dear sir
    I will go by JR
    1. from osaka to nagoya on 24 Dec
    2.from takayama to nagoya on 26 Dec
    May i have the timetable and how to buy ticket?

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