There are 4 ways to get from Takayama to Isawa-Onsen by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Takayama Nohi Bus Center to Matsumoto Bus Terminalbus Takayama
- Take the train from Matsumoto to Kōfutrain Azusa
4h 48m¥2,550–6,680Train
- Take the train from Takayama to Nagoya Stationtrain
- Take the train from Nagoya to Shiojiritrain
- Take the train from Shiojiri to Kōfutrain
7h 11mDrive 180 km
- Drive from Takayama to Isawa-Onsencar 180 km
2h 41m¥3,123–4,511Bus
- Take the bus from Takayama Nohi Bus Center to Matsumoto Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Chūōdō Hinobus
- Take the bus from Chuodo Hino to Isawabus
7h 40m¥6,010–14,800
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Takayama to Isawa-Onsen is to drive which costs ¥3100 - ¥4600 and takes 2h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Takayama to Isawa-Onsen is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs ¥3100 - ¥4600.
No, there is no direct bus from Takayama to Isawa-Onsen. However, there are services departing from Takayama Nohi Bus Center and arriving at Isawa via Matsumoto Bus Terminal and Chuodo Hino. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Takayama to Isawa-Onsen. However, there are services departing from Takayama and arriving at 石和温泉 Isawa-Onsen via Nagoya, Shiojiri and 甲府 Kōfu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.
The distance between Takayama and Isawa-Onsen is 190 km. The road distance is 180 km.
The best way to get from Takayama to Isawa-Onsen without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 48m and costs ¥2500 - ¥7000.
It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Takayama to Isawa-Onsen, including transfers.
Takayama to Isawa-Onsen bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Takayama Nohi Bus Center station.
Takayama to Isawa-Onsen train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Takayama station.
The best way to get from Takayama to Isawa-Onsen is to train which takes 7h 11m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥6000 - ¥15000 and takes 7h 40m.
What companies run services between Takayama, Japan and Isawa-Onsen, Japan?
You can take a train from Takayama to 石和温泉 Isawa-Onsen via Nagoya, Shiojiri, Kōfu, and 甲府 Kōfu in around 7h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Takayama Nohi Bus Center to Isawa-Onsen via Matsumoto Bus Terminal, Chuodo Hino, and Isawa in around 7h 40m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Matsumoto to Kōfu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–2,000
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Shiojiri to Kōfu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–1,800
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Takayama to Nagoya Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
Train from Nagoya to Shiojiri
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Takayama Nohi Bus Center to Matsumoto Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥900–4,400
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Takayama Nohi Bus Center to Matsumoto Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥900–4,400
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Chūōdō Hino
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥4,000–7,000
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
- Phone
- 042-352-3700
- Website
- keio-bus.com
Bus from Chuodo Hino to Isawa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–3,400
- Schedules at
- highwaybus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Takayama to Isawa-Onsen bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Matsumoto Bus Terminal station.
Takayama to Isawa-Onsen train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nagoya Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Takayama to Isawa-Onsen is 180 km. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Takayama to Isawa-Onsen.
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