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NGO → Takayama (Hida-Takayama)

Chubu Centrair International Airport to Takayama (Hida-Takayama)

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The standard way to Takayama is Meitetsu to Nagoya, then the JR Limited Express Hida. You can also use the Takayama-Centrair Ticket, which bundles a highway bus via Meitetsu Gifu.

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Meitetsu + JR Limited Express Hida
Travel time
Meitetsu approx. 30 min + Limited Express Hida approx. 2 hr 20 min
Transfers
Nagoya (JR Limited Express Hida)
Meitetsu + highway bus (via Meitetsu Gifu)
Travel time
Meitetsu 56 min + bus approx. 2 hr
Fare
Takayama-Centrair Ticket ¥4,100 for adults (as of October 2026)
Transfers
Meitetsu Gifu (highway bus)
Meitetsu + highway bus (via Nagoya)
Travel time
Meitetsu approx. 30 min + bus approx. 2 hr 45 min
Fare
Highway bus ¥3,600 (¥3,300 with online discount) (as of October 2026)
Transfers
Nagoya (highway bus from Meitetsu Bus Center or JR Nagoya Station)

Fares and times are as of the date shown. Fares and timetables change, so check the operator’s official website before you travel.

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Fastest / most comfortable
→ Meitetsu + JR Limited Express Hida
Save with a set ticket
→ Meitetsu + highway bus (via Meitetsu Gifu)
More frequent buses
→ Meitetsu + highway bus (via Nagoya)
How to Ride

Chubu Centrair International Airport to Takayama (Hida-Takayama)

Train

Meitetsu + JR Limited Express Hida

Board at
Meitetsu Central Japan International Airport Station
Arrive at
JR Takayama Station
Travel time
Meitetsu approx. 30 min + Limited Express Hida approx. 2 hr 20 min
Transfers
Nagoya (JR Limited Express Hida)
Tickets
JR tickets and the Japan Rail Pass can be bought or exchanged at the Central Japan Travel Center on the 2nd floor of Terminal 1
Bus

Meitetsu + highway bus (via Meitetsu Gifu)

Board at
Meitetsu Central Japan International Airport Station
Arrive at
Takayama Nohi Bus Center
Travel time
Meitetsu 56 min + bus approx. 2 hr
Fare
Takayama-Centrair Ticket ¥4,100 for adults (as of October 2026)
Frequency
6 highway buses per day
Transfers
Meitetsu Gifu (highway bus)
Tickets
Highway buses have reserved seating and require reservations. Buy the set ticket at Meitetsu Travel Plaza or the Central Japan Travel Center
Bus

Meitetsu + highway bus (via Nagoya)

Board at
Meitetsu Central Japan International Airport Station
Arrive at
Takayama Nohi Bus Center
Travel time
Meitetsu approx. 30 min + bus approx. 2 hr 45 min
Fare
Highway bus ¥3,600 (¥3,300 with online discount) (as of October 2026)
Frequency
12 highway buses per day
Transfers
Nagoya (highway bus from Meitetsu Bus Center or JR Nagoya Station)
Tickets
Highway buses require reservations for all seats (by phone or Highway Bus.com)
Tips

Tips for travelers

  • ✓It takes around 3 hours to reach Takayama, so if you arrive in the evening or later, staying a night in Nagoya is an option
  • ✓Highway buses require reservations, so book early once your arrival flight is set
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Other Destinations

Other destinations from Chubu Centrair International Airport

✈ NGO →Nagoya StationThe Meitetsu μSKY is the fastest way to Nagoya Station, with no transfers. To save money without a special car ticket, take a regular train; late at night and early in the morning, a bus to Nagoya Station West Exit is also available.
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✈ NGO →Sakae / FushimiThe airport bus (Centrair Limousine) is a convenient way to Sakae with no transfers. For more frequent service, take Meitetsu to Kanayama and transfer to the Subway Meijo Line.
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✈ NGO →Kanayama StationMeitetsu trains run to Kanayama with no transfers, in as little as 24 minutes on the μSKY. At Kanayama you can transfer to JR lines and the Subway Meijo and Meiko Lines.
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✈ NGO →Ghibli Park (Expo 2005 Aichi Commemorative Park)One direct bus a day runs from the airport to Ghibli Park with no transfers. If the time does not suit you, take the train to Fujigaoka Station and transfer to the Linimo.
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✈ NGO →Ise (Iseshi Station)The quickest way to Ise is the high-speed boat to Tsu, then a Kintetsu limited express or the JR Rapid Mie, taking about 1 hr 25 min. If the boat times do not suit you, take Meitetsu to Nagoya and transfer there.
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Events

Events & festivals in Takayama

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Attractions

Attractions in Takayama

Experience

Hida Folk Village (Hida no Sato)

Chubu & Hokuriku ・ Takayama

An open-air museum in Takayama where more than 30 buildings, including thatched- and shingle-roofed farmhouses relocated from across the Hida region, are arranged like a village. It's about 9 minutes by Sarubobo Bus from the Takayama Nohi Bus Center, making it easy to combine with sightseeing in Takayama's old town.

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Travel times, fares and boarding points are based on official airport, rail and bus company information. Fares and timetables can change, so check the official websites before you go.

Last checked: 2026-10-06

PRKlookMeitetsu Central Japan International Airport ⇔ Meitetsu Nagoya Ticket (One Way / Round Trip)A Meitetsu ticket for international visitors. Pass through the ticket gates with a QR code. A separate special car ticket is required to ride the μSKY or Special CarsView