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Nagoya is the gateway to Gujo Hachiman. Visitors traveling to Gujo Hachiman from all over Japan, including the major cities of Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka will find it easiest to take the JR shinkansen bullet train to Nagoya. From the JR station at Nagoya follow the instructions below for traveling to Gujo Hachiman by bus or train. Please note that it is not possible to use a JR Rail Pass to travel to Gujo Hachiman.

Visitors arriving from Osaka may consider taking a daily special highway bus direct from Osaka.
By Bus

FROM NAGOYA - approximately 2 hours
The direct highway bus from Nagoya's Meitetsu Bus Centre is the easiest and most convenient way to reach Gujo Hachiman. Visitors traveling by bus arrive in the centre of town at Gujo Hachiman Jokamachi Plaza - walking distance to many hotels and ryokans. The journey affords travelers scenic views of the surrounding countryside. Direct buses to Gujo Hachiman depart Nagoya twice a day - once in the morning, and once in the afternoon.


FROM GIFU - approximately 1 hour via express bus
(with Meitetsu rail connections from Nagoya)
Take the direct bus from Gifu Bus Centre. Visitors traveling by bus arrive in the centre of town at Gujo Hachiman Jokamachi Plaza which is walking distance to most shops and accommodation. The journey takes approximately 1 hour by express, and approximately 1 hour 45 minutes by regular bus, and offers travelers scenic views of the surrounding countryside. Buses depart each half hour from the Gifu Bus Centre, which is next door to the Gifu Meitetsu Train Station. There is also frequent train service from the Nagoya Meitetsu Station to Gifu via the Meitetsu Line.

FROM OSAKA - approximately 3 hours 30 minutes
Take the direct Kintetsu West Liner highway bus from either JR Osaka Station, OCAT (Osaka City Air Terminal), or Universal Studios Japan, Osaka to Gujo Hachiman. The bus stops just outside of town, and travelers will have to transfer to a taxi for the short trip into town.

 
By Rail
FROM NAGOYA - approximately 2 hours 45 minutes
Take a Takayama line train direct from the Nagoya JR Station to Mino Ota via Gifu. In Mino Ota transfer to the Nagaragawa Railway (not associated with JR) for the trip to Gujo Hachiman Station. The journey from Nagoya to Gujo Hachiman takes approximately 2 hours 45 minutes including transfers but offers travelers very scenic views of the countryside, and opportunities to meet many local residents. Note: Not all JR Takayama Line trains from Nagoya to Mino Ota are direct!