Train Tickets from Tokyo to Takayama
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Getting from Tokyo to Takayama by train
Travel between Tokyo and Takayama, two widely different yet equally beautiful and entertaining destinations in Japan using both the Tokaido Shinkansen and Hida Express Train! From Tokyo, travelers will take the Shinkansen out to Nagoya, then make a transfer to move more inland, arriving at the nature-rich area of Takayama. From the most premier Shinkansen high-speed bullet trains to the just as comfortable but more leisurely traversing Hida Express Train, rest assured your journey will be convenient and comfortable!
Reserve your seat with a view on Mount Fuji
On the way from Tokyo to Takayama, a short while after departing the country's capital, Tokyo, passengers can get a chance to see Mount Fuji from the train. To do so, select a window seat reservation and let yourself be amazed! This will be right before Shizuoka Station. After passing Mount Fuji, the natural landscapes of Japan will continue to offer a gorgeous show from your seat!
Advantages of taking the train from Tokyo to Takayama
How to book your Tokyo to Takayama train tickets
Train information
Getting from Tokyo to Takayama involves riding the Shinkansen bullet train from Tokyo out to Nagoya, from which travelers will transfer out to Takayama via the JR Hida Limited Express. The journey takes around 4 hours and 30 minutes, covering 481 kilometers (299 miles) in total commuting distance.
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How to exchange train tickets in Japan
When you purchase a train ticket with Japan Experience, you will receive a QR code via email.
To receive your usable tickets, simply scan the QR code at ticket machines located inside stations in Japan and, if asked, enter the phone number associated with your order, which Japan Experience will provide you with.
In lieu of the QR code, the five-digit registration number (beginning with the number “4”) found in the order confirmation email can also be used.
Please find more information below about ticket fares and exchanging your train tickets upon arriving in Japan, whether it is at the airport or at major stations in the city. With your QR code, you will also receive a detailed user guide to guide you through the easy and efficient process of getting your physical train tickets in Japan.
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