360° mountain view Okuhida Mountain Bus

Okuhida Mountain Bus Service Dates:
June 28(Sat), 2025July 18 (Fri), 2025

360° mountain view
Okuhida Mountain Bus

Experience the best of Okuhida

Experience the best of Okuhida

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, runs for just three weeks, starting June 28th, when the fresh green leaves are popping and early summer vibes are in the air.

Come chill out and soak in the amazing scenery on this super fun bus adventure!

What’s Okuhida Mountain Bus?

Roofless Bus: Enjoy the Open Air

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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.

Amazing route: Mountain views & onsen villages

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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.

Guide: A friendly local host companion

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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

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).
*Bus, Shinhotaka Ropeway, and 2-day Takayama-Shinhotaka bus pass set available here

cafe latte

Bread

Special gift for bus passengers

At ""Alps Bakery"" (Shinhotaka Ropeway), show your bus ticket and get one free bread item and a drink (cafe menu only).

Buy Tickets

Route Map

Time table

From Takayama/Hirayu Onsen to
Shin-hotaka Ropeway

Takayama Bus Terminal⑦ 08:05 - -
Hirayu Onsen(Hirayu Bus Terminal)③ 09:10 12:10 15:10
Fukuji Onsen 09:20 12:20 15:20
Fukuji Onsen-guchi 09:22 12:22 15:22
Shin-hirayu Onsen 09:24 12:24 15:24
Tochio Onsen 09:26 12:26 15:26
Nakao-kogenguchi 09:33 12:33 15:33
Nakao yakedake tozanguchi 09:37 12:37 15:37
Via The Kita Alps Bridge - - -
Shin-hotaka Ropeway Shirakabadaira Station 09:50 12:50 15:50

From Shin-hotaka Ropeway to
Takayama/Hirayu Onsen

Shin-hotaka Ropeway Shirakabadaira Station 10:25 13:25 16:25
Via The Kita Alps Bridge - - -
Nakao yakedake tozanguchi 10:30 13:30 16:30
Nakao-kogenguchi 10:33 13:33 16:33
Tochio Onsen 10:41 13:41 16:41
Shin-hirayu Onsen 10:43 13:43 16:43
Fukuji Onsen-guchi 10:45 13:45 16:45
Fukuji Onsen 10:47 13:47 16:47
Hirayu Onsen(Hirayu Bus Terminal)③ 11:05 14:05 17:05
Takayama Bus Terminal⑦ - - 18:05

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