There are JR lines and lots of private railway lines, such as Hankyu, Hanshin, Kintetsu and Keihan in Kansai area. There are so many kinds of ticket or passes as well. It makes you confused to choose it.
In this post, I would like to share the information about the discount tickets and passes that cover Kansai area.
- Kansai Thru Pass
- JR West Rail Pass – Kansai Area Pass
- Hankyu Tourist Pass one day and two days
- Kyoto-Osaka Sightseeing Pass one day and two days
- Kintetsu Rail Pass one day and two days
- Hanshin Tourist Pass
- Kansai Wide Area Pass
- ICOCA and Kansai One Pass
- For traveler who use national or regional pass
- For the traveler who stay in Kyoto or Osaka and visit inside city only
Kansai Thru Pass
- Online purchasing price (2-day) – Adult : 4,300 yen / Child : 2,150 yen
- Online purchasing price (3-day) – Adult : 5,300 yen / Child : 2,650 yen
- Coverage – All Non JR lines, subway lines and city bus in whole part of Kansai area
- Valid period – 2 or 3 days (not required using in consecutive days)
This is the most recommend one. This pass includes all major private lines and subway lines, such as Hankyu, Hanshin, Keihan, Kintetsu, Nankai, Osaka Metro and Kyoto Subway. You can access Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe, Nara, Himeji, Mt. Koya, Kansai airport, Wakayama and many more place. This pass is sold at 5,300 yen for 3-days and 4,300 yen for 2 days. It gives you the greatest value in any railway pass of Kansai area. But if you think about only round trip between Kyoto and Osaka, the regular fare may be cheaper. Please see the details at the post in the link below:
JR West Rail Pass – Kansai Area Pass
- Price (1-day) – Adult : 2,200 yen / Child : 1,100 yen
- Price (2-day) – Adult : 4,300 yen / Child : 2,150 yen
- Price (3-day) – Adult : 5,300 yen / Child : 2,650 yen
- Price (4-day) – Adult : 6,300 yen / Child : 3,150 yen
- Coverage – All JR railway lines in whole part of Kansai area
- Valid period – 1 to 4 days (midnight to midnight)
This pass includes most of JR lines in Kyoto, Nara, Osaka, Kobe, Himeji and Kansai airport. But the Shinkansen and all express trains are not covered except Kansai airport express “Haruka”. Please see the details about this pass in the link below:
Hankyu Tourist Pass one day and two days
- Price (1-day) – Adult : 700 yen / Child:Not available
- Price (2-day) – Adult : 1,200 yen / Child:not available
- Coverage – All Hankyu railway lines
- Valid period – one day (midnight to midnight) and two days (must be used in consecutive days)
Hankyu Railway operates trains among Umeda (Osaka), Takarazuka, Kawaramachi (Kyoto near Gion), Arashiyama (Kyoto) and Kobe (Sannomiya). The price of this deal is very attractive to cover three cities, Kyoto, Osaka and Kobe. If you access to Kobe-Sannomiya from Umeda, single fare is 320 yen. If you access to Kyoto-Kawaramachi from Umeda, single fare is 400 yen. You can get the worth of one day pass by one round trip to Kyoto-Kawaramachi from Umeda. If you look for deal to access to just Kobe, Arashiyama and Gion area, this is a good choice.
But if you want to visit all part of Kyoto and many places in Kobe, Kansai Thru Pass is better choice. Because you have to take other train or bus than Hankyu Railway. Kansai Thru Pass covers all.
Please see the link below to find more information:
Hankyu Railway official site- Hankyu Tourist Pass
Kyoto-Osaka Sightseeing Pass one day and two days
- Price (1-day) – Adult : 700 yen / Child : 350 yen
- Price (2-day) – Adult : 1,000 yen / Child : 700 yen
- Coverage – All Keihan railway lines
- Valid period – one day (midnight to midnight) and two days (must be used in consecutive days)
Keihan Railway connects Yodoyabashi (Osaka) and Demachiyanagi (Kyoto). It covers Kyoto and Osaka only but the price is cheaper than Hankyu Tourist Pass. And many places in Kyoto are located along Keihan Railway. Fushimi Inari shrine, Uji, Kiyomizu-dera temple and many places in Higashiyama area can be accessed from Keihan Railway stations.
This pass has same issue as Hankyu Tourist Pass. You may have to take subway to get Keihan Railway station in Osaka, such as Yodoyabashi, Nakanoshima, Kitahama, Temmabashi and Kyobashi. And when you visit western part of Kyoto, such as Arashiyama, Kinkaku-ji temple, you have to pay extra to access this place. Kansai Thru Pass may be better choice if you have another trip(s).
Please see the link below to find more information about Kyoto-Osaka Sightseeing Pass:
Keihan Railway official site – Kyoto-Osaka Sightseeing Pass
Kintetsu Rail Pass one day and two days
- Price (1-day) – Adult : 1,500 yen / Child : 750 yen
- Price (2-day) – Adult : 2,500 yen / Child : 1,250 yen
- Coverage – All Keihan railway lines
- Valid period – one day (midnight to midnight) and two days (must be used in consecutive days)
This deals covers Kintetsu Railway in Osaka, Kyoto and Nara.
In Nara, many of places can be accessed by walk from the station. But this deal can take you to Kyoto station only You cannot use this deal to access to most of places in Kyoto.
Please see the link below to find more information about Kintetsu Rail Pass:
Kintetsu Railway official site – Kintetsu Rail Pass
Hanshin Tourist Pass
- Price – Adult:700 yen / Child:Not available
- Coverage – All Hanshin railway lines
- Valid period – one day (midnight to midnight)
Hanshin Railway operate trains among Umeda (Osaka), Osaka-Namba, Kousoku-Kobe and Kobe (Sannomiya). The price of this deal is very attractive. If you access to Kobe-Sannomiya from Osaka-Nmaba, single fare is 410 yen. It is paid off by just one round trip. If you look for deal to access to just Kobe, this is the one for your trip.
However if you access to Arima-Onsen and/or Himeji, Kansai Thru Pass or Kansai Area Pass may be better choice.
Please see the link below to find more information about Hanshin Tourist Pass:
Hanshin Railway official site – Hanshin Tourist Pass
Kansai Wide Area Pass
If you may travel both inside and outside of Kansai area, Kansai Wide Area Pass is the best choice. You can get same coverage as Kansai area pass in Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, Kobe, Himeji and Wakayama. And also this pass covers Kinosaki Onsen, Shirahama, Kii-Katsuura, Shingu, Okayama, Kurashiki and even Takamatsu in Shikoku. You can take non reserved seat on limited express trains and Sanyo Shinkansen between Shin-Osaka and Okayama. Please find more information in the post below:
ICOCA and Kansai One Pass
You may use these cards to take any trains and buses in all Kansai area. You can use even other area’s card, such as Suica, Pasmo too. These cards give you convenience. You can avoid to purchase a ticket whenever you make a train trip. You can take any kinds of trains, such as JR, subway and Non JR trains. However these cards do not give you any discount and unlimited ride.
If you meet these following things, IC card is your choice.
1. You intend to visit a few places in a day.
2. You need to take several kinds of trains and buses, like subway, Hankyu, Keihan, JR.
3. You cannot fix your plan and want to have some flexibility.
However if you have day trip to other cities, such as day trip to Kyoto from Osaka, Kansai Thru Pass or Kansai Area Pass is better choice in most of cases.
Kansai One Pass
This is same type of card as ICOCA. You can use this pass by same way as ICOCA. But this card is designed for overseas tourist. Preload amount is 2,500 yen (plus 500 yen deposit and sold at 3,000 yen) and you can get discount at many attractions. ICOCA is sold at any JR stations throughout Kansai area. But Kansai One Pass is sold in the designated stations only. Please see the link below to find the detailed information at official site.
For traveler who use national or regional pass
If you use JR pass (national pass) or other regional deal, such as Kansai Hiroshima Area Pass, JR train network in Kansai area is covered. You may have same or better coverage than Kansai Wide Area Pass. If you use these passes, please try to use this pass as much as you can. I think you may add only city deal, such as bus pass in Kyoto.
For the traveler who stay in Kyoto or Osaka and visit inside city only
These above deals are too much for the city sightseeing only. You may find the deals in the links below:
How to choose the best train pass for sightseeing in Kyoto
How to choose the best train pass for sightseeing in Osaka
I hope you get the best deal in this post and enjoy your trip in Kansai area.
Comments
Hi Takeshi
I’m going to Kansai region on 22nd-30th nov , we are 4 adults. Please give us suggestion for rail pass.
22/11 KIX- go to hotel at shin-osaka- visit Kurashiki – back to Shin-osaka
23/11 Shin-osaka to Kinosakionsen
24/11 Kinosaki onsen – Amanohashidate – Nara
25/11 Nara-Uji
26/11 Kyoto
27/11 Kyoto
28/11 Kyoto
29/11 Kyoto – Mt. Koya (Temple Lodging)
30/11 Mt. Koya – Osaka – KIX
Thanks in advance
Hi Jack,
My recommendation is the following:
From Nov 22 to Nov 25
JR West Kansai WIDE Area Pass
https://jprail.com/destinations/kansai-area/the-newest-jr-west-rail-pass-for-kansai-and-okayama-kurashiki-kinosakai-and-shingu-area-kansai-wide-area-pass.html
Nov 26 for Uji to Kyoto
Single ticket for Keihan or JR
If you stay in Sanjo, Shijo or Kawaramachi area, take Keihan Railway. If you stay in JR Kyoto station area, take JR line.
From Nov 26 to Nov 29 in Kyoto
Kyoto city pass as you need
Nov 29 for Kyoto to Nanba or Shin-Imamiya.
From Nov 29 to Nov 30 Mt. Koya
Koyasan World Heritage ticket
http://www.nankaikoya.jp/en/iku/04.html
Cheers,
Takeshi / JP Rail
Dear Takeshi!
I was interested to ask u a question. I will need to go from osaka to Kobe and I would like to know where I can buy the cheapest ticket and how. I will be in Kobe for 3 days and then i have to go back to osaka. Please can u tell me the cheapest way. Can i simply buy a single ticket from osaka to kobe and then when i finish my stay to kobe can i buy a kobe to osaka ticket as well. Thanks for any information. You are very helpful, and I am a tourist .
Andrew.
Hi Andrew,
There is no passes because it is very short distance. But as you see in this post, Hankyu or Hanshin railway is cheaper than JR line.
Cheers,
Takeshi / JP Rail
hi,
Just come across your webpage, great info to me!
Well, let’s get advice from you on my trip to Japan in next few weeks.
i will be travel from Tokyo –> Osaka –> Hiroshima –> Kyoto –> Nara –> Hakone –> Tokyo
(Total 16 days). Basically i have an idea on some of the info. But just confuse should I buy Kansai Thru Pass when i travel in Kansai area.
Day 1 – Tokyo to Osaka (start the use of JR pass – 14days)
Day 2 – Osaka
Which pass should i use if i only travel to Osaka Castle, Aquarium Kaiyukan and Tempozan in this 2 days? – One-day unlimited Pass or Osaka 2 days unlimited pass?
Day 3 and day 4 – Hiroshima (use JR pass)
Day 5 to Day 8 – Stay in Osaka and travel to Kyoto and Nara
Day 5 – Kyoto (around Kiyomizudera area) – buy City Bus All-day Pass right?
Day 6 – Kyoto (Nishiki Market, Heian Jingu Shrine, Fushimi Inari Shrine)
Day 7 – Kyoto (ARASHIYAMA, Ninna-ji Temple; Ryoanji temple, Kinkakuji Temple)
Day 6 and Day 7 I should use Kyoto Sightseeing Two-day Pass Card?
Day 8 – Nara –> Regular fare/ticket enough?
Day 9 and 10 –> from Osaka to Hakone (stay at Hakone) -JR pass and Hakone Pass use?
Day 11 – Day 16 – Tokyo (JRpass and Regular fare, right?)
Regards,
Lina.
Hi Lina Teoh,
For sightseeing in Osaka
You may buy Osaka pass. But you might not need it. You can access Osaka castle by JR line. See the following post:
https://jprail.com/destinations/how-to-choose-discount-railway-ticket-and-pass-in-kansai-area.html
If you use subway to get just Tenpozan (and Kaiyukan), single fare is fine.
For Kyoto sightseeing
You can use purchase city pass (bus and subway). You have JR pass. You can get Kyoto by JR line and start to use city pass to get the points of interest.
However, you can access to Arashiyama by JR line. Please refer the following post:
https://jprail.com/destinations/how-to-use-japan-rail-pass-in-kyoto.html
Sanin line from Kyoto to Saga-Arashima can take you there. Saga-Arashiyama station is a bit away from the core of Arashiyama. But it is within walking distance. So you can purchase two day pass for Day 5 and 6.
For Nara sightseeing
Using JR line is fine. You can take Yamatoji Rapid service from Osaka to Nara.
https://jprail.com/travel-informations/tips-for-japan-rail-pass/rapid-service-network-in-kansai-area.html
For Hakone
You can still use JR pass for a part of your trip to Hakone. Please see the following post:
https://jprail.com/destinations/how-to-get-hakone-from-tokyo-compare-japan-railway-and-odakyu-lines.html
But JR line is not the best choice to get Hakone.
In Tokyo
You can use JR pass and using subway.
https://jprail.com/travel-informations/best-way-efficient-how-much-can-we-use-japan-rail-pass-in-downtown-tokyo.html
Cheers,
Takeshi / JP Rail
Thank you very much, Takeshi!
Day 5 and Day 6 – as you advised to use two day pass, so which means day 7 (visit to ARASHIYAMA, Ninna-ji Temple; Ryoanji temple, Kinkakuji Temple) i can use my JR pass and regular bus/train ticket right?
HI Lina Teoh,
Have you seen this post?
https://jprail.com/destinations/how-to-use-japan-rail-pass-in-kyoto.html
JR Pass cover train to Arashiyama and bus to Ninaji, Ryoanji and Kikakuji. Because this bus line is operated by JR Bus. Of course JR pass do not cover regular city bus.
Cheers,
Takeshi/ JP Rail
oh yes, i read… Thanks!
Hi i would like some suggestions as i am totally blind on where/how to get around, i have ticket for me and my lil one (10mths old by then as we are going in mid Oct). and for 11 days/10 nights.
Day 1: Osaka- kansai airport ( plan to go straight to kyoto with Kansai 3 day pass?)
Day 2: Kyoto
Day 3: Kyoto (will stay in kyoto and travel to towns near by due to we have lil one hence would be easier without switching hotels from place to place.)
Day 4: Kyoto check out to Tokyo with JR 7 day pass? – some suggest to stay in Shinjuku,
Day 5: Tokyo
Day 6: Tokyo
Day 7: Tokyo
Day 8: Tokyo – Yokohama – Back to Osaka
Day 9: Osaka
Day 10: Osaka
Day 11: Leaving from Osaka Kansai Airport
I wanted to actually get up to Hokkaido if we have suffiecient time but understand that it might be hard to plan with little one. And I understand it is going to be rather relaxing instead of a stress one hence i really don’t want to plan so thorough and much in detailed just in case our plan could not work out as planned. Could you kindly advice whether the above workable and as well what i am concerning the most will be most likely transportation, like i said i am totally blind and have got no idea if the above are right.
Thanks!
Hi Buggygirl_80,
1. If you go straight to Kyoto from KIX, buy JR West Kansai pass 1 day just for taking Ltd Exp Haruka. This train is only one that you can get Kyoto directly.
https://jprail.com/trains/kansai-airport-limited-express-haruka.html
http://www.jr-odekake.net/en/jwrp/kansai.html
Kansai area pass 1 day @2000yen is way cheaper than regular fare. You don’t need to buy 3 days Kansai pass.
2. When you stay in Kyoto, think about purchasing Kyoto city pass for subway and buses.
http://www.city.kyoto.jp/koho/eng/access/transport.html
This is the best one to explore Kyoto. JR Kansai pass is useless for Kyoto.
3. Day 4 is a right choice to start to use JR pass 7 days. Shinjuku is a good choice to stay in Tokyo. Most of travellers pick Shinjuku to stay. There are too many hotels to suggest you.
4. You JR pass will cover until Day 10. Try to use JR line in Osaka as much as you can.
https://jprail.com/travel-informations/how-to-use-japan-rail-pass-in-downtown-osaka.html
5. Purchase another JR West Kansai area pass 1 day if you take Haruka to KIX from Osaka or Shin-Osaka. If you stay in Namba area, Nankai line is more convenient.
https://jprail.com/destinations/how-to-access-from-kansai-airport-to-downtown-osaka-kyoto-and-kobe.html
6. If you want to go to Hokkaido, think about using flight. You can use JR line to get there. But it will be very long trip. See the sample schedule at the following post:
https://jprail.com/destinations/how-to-get-sapporo.html
Cheers,
Takeshi / JP Rail
Dear Takeshi,
Many thanks for useful information given, I will plan according as per your suggestions and thanks again!
Regards,
Buggygirl80
No problem, Buggygirl80.
Enjoy your trip!
Cheers,
Takeshi / JP Rail
Hi Takeshi,
I’m Adhita from Indonesia and will have trip to Jakarta – Osaka 17 – 25 July 2012. If I already bought JR Pass (FYI, I stay at Osaka near Tanimachiyonchome station) for 7 day-pass and plan to visit Kyoto, Nara, Hakone and off course Tokyo, is it possible to visit those cities in round-trip on a day (i.e. visit Tokyo and back to Osaka on the same day)?
This is the itinerary:
18 July 2012 – Osaka – Universal Studio
19 – Osaka – Tokyo (round-trip)
20 – Osaka – Kyoto (round-trip)
21 – Osaka – Hakone (round-trip)
22 – Osaka – Nara (round-trip)
23 – Osaka – Tokyo (round-trip)
24 – Osaka – Minami – Namba – Osaka Tenmangu Shrine (Tenjin-matsuri)
25 – back to Jakarta
Can you give me suggestion the efficient yet cheapest way as transportation mode during our trip in Osaka and Tokyo since there is so many subways operating in those cities.
One thing, if I but the 7-day pass ticket, Is date 25 still covered by JR Pass if I start using it on 18 July?
Thank you.
-adhita
Hi Adhita,
You can do in in round trip a day. But when you go to Hakone, it will be tight. The closest JR station to Hakone is Odawara. It is 3 stations before you get Tokyo. But most of Hikari do not stop at Odawara. You need to change the train usually at Shin-Yokohama. You can do it. But please keep it in your mind.
The following post about Hakone may help you to get some idea about Hakone.
https://jprail.com/destinations/how-to-get-hakone-from-tokyo-compare-japan-railway-and-odakyu-lines.html
Regarding Osaka and Tokyo, please refer these following posts:
https://jprail.com/travel-informations/best-way-efficient-how-much-can-we-use-japan-rail-pass-in-downtown-tokyo.html
https://jprail.com/travel-informations/how-to-use-japan-rail-pass-in-downtown-osaka.html
JR pass still can be used in Tokyo and Osaka.
At last, if you start to use your pass on 18th, 25th will not be covered.
Cheers,
Takeshi / JP Rail
Thanks for your helpful info Takeshi.:)
Regards,
Adhita
No problem, Adhita.
Takeshi / JP Rail
Hi, i plan to go to osaka- kyoto-tokyo from 3 december till 14 december. This is our schedule,
3/12: Kansai airport – osaka
4/12: Osaka-Kyoto-Osaka
5/12: Osaka- Tokyo
6/12: Disneyland
7/12: Tokyo
8/12: Tokyo
9/12: Tokyo- Osaka
10/12: Osaka
11/12: Osaka – Kobe
12/12: Osaka
13/12: Unversal Studio
14/12: Back
3/12 to 4/12 : Kansai Thru Pass (2 days pass)
5/12 to 11/12: JR Pass 7 days
12/12 to 14/12: Kansai Thru Pass (3 days pass)
1. Does the tickets able to cover all the popilar travel spots in Osaka-Kyoto-Tokyo?
2. Any other alternative plan that have a cheaper transport fees?
Thank you in advance.
Regard,
Thomas
Hi thomas,
1. JR pass cover most of places. But where do you want to go between Osaka and Tokyo? If you have a plan to go to Mt. Fuji or Hakone, JR Pass is not the best way.
https://jprail.com/destinations/how-to-get-hakone-from-tokyo-compare-japan-railway-and-odakyu-lines.html
https://jprail.com/destinations/how-to-use-japan-rail-pass-to-go-to-mt-fuji.html
2. I don’t think you need to buy Kansai Thru Pass 3 days for 12-14. I don’t know where you will stay in Osaka. But as long as you stay in Osaka, you can buy single ticket or Osaka unlimited pass. If you take Haruka when you go to Kansai, JR West kansai pass 1 day will be cheaper than single ticket. If you take Nankai, you can buy simply regular ticket. You cannot get your money worth for Kansai Thru 3 days for your itinerary.
Cheers,
Takeshi / JP Rail
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Hi, i will go to japanwith 2 kids (8&9 years old).
Pleasegive me suggestion for transportation and another.
Day 1. Osaka – kansai airport in early morning
Day 2. Osaka
Day 3. Osaka – kyoto – osaka
Day 4. Osaka – nagoya
Day 5. Nagoya
Day 6. Nagoya – tokyo
Day 7. Tokyo
Day 8. Tokyo
Day 9. Tokyo – hakone
Day 10. Hakone – akihabara
Day 11. Tokyo
Day 12. Tokyo – haneda airport at night
Thanks in advance
Hi Visa,
First of all, as probably you know, Shinkansen is the best way to transfer among Osaka (Shin-Osaka), Nagoya and Tokyo. You have only one way to Tokyo from Osaka via Nagoya. This is not enough to pay off Japan Rail Pass 7 days. So single ticket is your choice.
On day1, if you take Limited Express Haruka, JR West Kansai area pass 1 day is cheaper than single ticket.
On day3, it depends on where you want to go. Single ticket + Kyoto city pass 1 days may be the best combination.
On day 9 and 10, please read the following post:
https://jprail.com/destinations/how-to-get-hakone-from-tokyo-compare-japan-railway-and-odakyu-lines.html
and when you stay in Tokyo, you can pay regular fare or subway pass. See the following posts:
https://jprail.com/destinations/subway-in-tokyo.html
https://jprail.com/travel-informations/best-way-efficient-how-much-can-we-use-japan-rail-pass-in-downtown-tokyo.html
Cheers,
Takeshi / JP Rail
Hi, I’m planning to go from Kyoto to Nara for a half day trip in the morning, then to Osaka to catch the Tenjin matsuri in the afternoon before going back to Kyoto. I’m planning to get the 1-day JR West Pass. Can you please let me know which train I can take that is included in the pass? (for example the Yamatoji Rapid Service from Nara to Osaka, and other rapid service trains)
Thanks!
Hi Adrian,
Please see the following post:
https://jprail.com/travel-informations/tips-for-japan-rail-pass/rapid-service-network-in-kansai-area.html
You can get on all trains that are explained in this above post:
Cheers,
Takeshi / JP Rail
Dear Sir
I am going to Osaka in next month from July 11 to 17. Similar questions as above. Pls see my itinerary and seek your advice whether which day is good deal to buy the Kanai Thru pass or single ticket:
Day 1: KIX to Osaka , arrival early in the morning
Day 2: Kyoto
Day 3: Kobe
Day 4: Nara
Day 5: Kyoto
Day 6: Universal Studio
Day 7: Osaka to KIX
Pls advise which day is the best deal to purchase Pass or single?
Thank you in advance
Daniel
Hi Daniel,
Can you switch Day 3 and Day 5? Because you will have more chance to take a transportation in Kyoto and Nara. If you can, you can use Kansai Thru Pass 3 days for Kyoto and Nara. If you cannot, you can use 2 day pass for Day 4 and 5. I think it is very hard to get your money worth to go to Kobe by Kansai Thru Pass. But it depends on where you want to go. If you get Kobe Port liner or Kobe subway or Kobe city bus, you may get your money worth.
The key is Kyoto. You need to get city bus many times to explore in Kyoto.
If you use Limited Express Haruka from KIX, you can use JR West Kansai pass 1day. It is cheaper than basic fare + surcharge between Shin-Osaka and KIX.
Cheers,
Takeshi / JP Rail
Hi, I plan to go to Osaka on 11th-18th aug, we hv 7 adults & 2 kids (5yrs + 1yr). And this time we go by ourself.
Day 1 Osaka
Day 2 Kyoto
Day 3 universal
Day 4 Nara
Day 5 Gifu
Day 6 Gifu
Day 7 Osaka
Day 8 Home
Gifu is one of my friend suggested to go, but we know it’s quite far for us to carry kids travel so long journey. Hope u can give us some comments… Thank u very much
Hi Karen,
Which part of Gifu are you going? If you going to Gifu city, it’ not a big deal. Just taking Shinkansen. It will be less than one hour trip. But if you go to Gero or Takayama, you need to transfer the trains to Gero/Takayama (Limited Express Hida) at Nagoya.
https://jprail.com/trains/sort-by-type/limited-express/limited-express-wide-view-hida.html
Please tell me the details about trip to Gifu. I think I can suggest you a bit more.
Cheers,
Takeshi / JP Rail
Thank you very much for your advice
With warmest regards
Daniel
No problem, Daniel.
Takeshi / JP Rail