How to travel from Takayama to Asago, Japan

The distance between Takayama and Asago is around 340km (211 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 10m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Takayama to Asago by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out AsagoTakayama if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Nagoya then Kyoto and then to Fukuchiyama.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥13,005($95)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Nagoya and then to Kyoto then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Toyooka (TJH).

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Flight time35min
  • Typical cost
    ¥26,970($195)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Osaka Higashi-Umeda Drop-off point and then to Wadayama Station.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ¥9,170($67)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Asago.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Distance340km (211 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Takayama and Asago

There are several options for getting from Takayama to Asago by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥9,170 ($67) and will take around 7h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥5,065 ($37).

The distance between Takayama and Asago is around 340km (211 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 234km (145 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Takayama and Asago by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Takayama to Asago is to drive which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx ¥5,065 ($37).

The cheapest way to travel between Takayama and Asago, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥9,170 ($67) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Takayama and Asago. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Takayama to Asago. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nagoya, Kyoto and Fukuchiyama. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Takayama and Asago. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 4h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Takayama and Asago. It typically takes around 7h 35m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Takayama to Asago. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Osaka Higashi-Umeda Drop-off point and Hankyu Sanbangai. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 7h 35m.

Nouhi Bus and Zentan Bus run regular bus services between Takayama and Asago. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 7h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Takayama to Asago. We recommend that you take the bus to Shinshimashima Station then fly from Matsumoto (MMJ) to Kobe (UKB) then take the train to Wadayama. instead which will take 5h 25m.

The closest major airport to Asago is Tajima Airport (TJH) (TJH) which is approximately 20km (13 miles) from Asago. Tottori Airport (TTJ) (TTJ) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Takayama and Asago. The distance is around 340km (211 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Takayama to Asago is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around ¥13,005 ($95).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Takayama and Asago

Transport options from Takayama to Asago
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 40m
¥13,005($95)
every 3 hours418km (260 miles)
Train and Plane + 1 similar
5h 5m
¥26,970($195)
every 3 hours474km (294 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train5h 25m
¥41,480($305)
twice daily513km (319 miles)
Bus
7h 35m
¥9,170($67)
every 20 mins453km (281 miles)
Drive
4h 10m
¥5,065($37)
on demand340km (211 miles)

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Airports near Asago

The following major airports near Asago offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.

TJH
Tajima Airport (TJH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
20km (13 miles) from Asago
TTJ
Tottori Airport (TTJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
65km (41 miles) from Asago
KIX
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
International Airport
Distance
107km (66 miles) from Asago