Okuhida Mountain Bus service has ended for the 2025 season.
360° mountain view
Okuhida Mountain Bus
Experience the best of Okuhida
Hop on our open-air bus and cruise through the breathtaking nature of Okuhida Onsen-go in Gifu!
This special scenic route, showcasing Okuhida's stunning beauty, run for just three weeks, starting June 28th, when the fresh green leaves are popping and early summer vibes are in the air.
We are currently preparing to relaunch the service in 2026.
Please look forward to its coming back!
What’s Okuhida Mountain Bus？
Point 01
Roofless Bus:
Enjoy the Open Air
With nothing overhead but the open sky, you’ll experience the exhilarating feeling of the wind as you ride. Get ready to fully embrace the fresh mountain air, the scent of the trees, and the sounds of nature surrounding you.
Point 02
Amazing route:
Mountain views & onsen villages
Discover a unique volcanic landscape, highlands, and incredible peaks! Explore five onsen villages in the mountains. Amazing scenery and truly relaxing vibes await you.
Point 03
Guide:
A friendly local host companion
A staff member from a nearby onsen ryokan will share insights about the Okuhida area (commentary in Japanese only).
Immerse yourself in the captivating Japanese atmosphere; the language will enhance your experience of the stunning views.
Bus ticket 2025 Season: Sales Closed
Route
Takayama Nohi Bus Center – Hirayu Onsen (Hirayu Bus Terminal) – Shin-Hotaka Ropeway Shirakabaira Station
Fares
- Departing from/Arriving at Takayama Bus Center:
- ¥4,000 per person (one-way; only for the first and last departures of each day)
- Departing from/Arriving at Okuhida Onsen-go Area:
- ¥2,000 per person (one-way)
*It is flat fare from any stop within the Okuhida Onsen-go area. (One-way fare)
*All seats require reservation and advance payment. (Tickets cannot be purchased on the bus.)
*Same fare for adults and children (including preschool children).
At “Alps Bakery” (Shinhotaka Ropeway), show your bus ticket and get one free bread item and a drink (cafe menu only).
