{"id":10822,"date":"2019-11-01T15:37:07","date_gmt":"2019-11-01T14:37:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog?p=10822"},"modified":"2026-03-31T20:34:59","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T18:34:59","slug":"hida-limited-express","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/hida-limited-express","title":{"rendered":"Taking the Hida Limited Express"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Japan is known for its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/japanese-trains\">safe and fast rail system<\/a>. In addition to getting from place to place, many travelers wish to enjoy the ride &#8211; especially when it takes them past beautiful, picturesque scenery of the Japanese countryside.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Hida Limited Express<\/strong> is a train that does just that. It is named after the former Hida Province on the<strong> west side of the Hida Mountains<\/strong>, which is now the northern expanse of the <strong>Gifu Prefecture in Chubu<\/strong>. Today, it is the primary means of reaching <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/takayama-japanese-alps\">Takayama<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>This route has become <strong>extremely popular<\/strong> with international travelers. Check out this handy guide to navigating the Hida Limited Express.<\/p>\n<p class=\"note\"><strong>Note on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/golden-week-travel-tips\">Golden Week<\/a><\/strong>: Please note that between April 24 and May 6, 2026, the Limited Express Hida trains will operate with all reserved seating. Be sure to book your free reserved-seat ticket with your JR Pass prior to boarding!<\/p>\n<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"toc_white no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Table of Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#The_New_HC85_Hida_Limited_Express\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">1<\/span> The New HC85 Hida Limited Express<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Routes_and_Stops\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">2<\/span> Routes and Stops<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#From_Nagoya_to_Toyama\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">2.1<\/span> From Nagoya to Toyama<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#From_Osaka_to_Takayama\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">2.2<\/span> From Osaka to Takayama<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Accommodations\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">3<\/span> Accommodations<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Prices_and_Schedule\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">4<\/span> Prices and Schedule<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Timetable\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">5<\/span> Timetable<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#From_Nagoya_to_Toyama-2\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">5.1<\/span> From Nagoya to Toyama<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#From_Osaka_to_Takayama-2\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">5.2<\/span> From Osaka to Takayama<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#From_Takayama_to_Osaka\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">5.3<\/span> From Takayama to Osaka<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Using_the_JR_Pass\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">6<\/span> Using the JR Pass<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"The_New_HC85_Hida_Limited_Express\">The New HC85 Hida Limited Express<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Formerly known as the \u201c<strong>Wide View Hida<\/strong>\u201d (operated by the now-retired KIHA-85 series), the service was entirely upgraded between 2022 and 2023. It now uses the state-of-the-art <strong>HC85 series hybrid trains<\/strong>. While the &#8220;Wide View&#8221; moniker was officially retired, the new trains still feature <strong>expansive windows<\/strong> that offer a <strong>panoramic view<\/strong> of the passing scenery. From this vantage point, you will see the <strong>charming countryside<\/strong> as well as well-preserved historic structures, all while enjoying a quieter, smoother, and more eco-friendly ride.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Routes_and_Stops\">Routes and Stops<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Hida Limited Express services two distinct, though connected,<strong> routes departing from two different points, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/cities\/osaka-travel-guide\">Osaka<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/nagoya-travel-guide\">Nagoya<\/a><\/strong>. You may be interested in exploring or staying at some of the towns that you will stop at along the way.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1ZjSuLijhePKcaWh15HEDhl0zeACd5w5C\" width=\"800\" height=\"480\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n            <a class=\"fasc-button banner-button-shortcode fasc-size-large fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium ico-fa fasc-ico-after fa-chevron-circle-right fasc-style-bold\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/the-japan-rail-pass\">\n                Buy your JR Pass\n            <\/a>\n        <\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"From_Nagoya_to_Toyama\">From Nagoya to Toyama<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Hida Limited Express departs from <strong>Nagoya Station around ten times each day<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Most trains terminate at <strong>Takayama Station<\/strong>, while a few continue further to Hida-Furukawa or <strong>Toyama<\/strong>. If you wish to go as far as Toyama, make sure you are boarding the correct Hida Limited Express service.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Read more<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/nagoya-travel-guide\">Nagoya travel guide<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>The train from Nagoya to Toyama stops at:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Nagoya station<\/strong> (departing station)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Owari-Ichinomiya station<\/strong> (a few trains stop at this station)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gifu station<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Unuma station<\/strong> (a few trains stop at this station)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mino-Ota station<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Shirakawaguchi station<\/strong> (a few trains stop at this station)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hida-Kanayama station<\/strong> (half of the trains stop at this station)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gero station<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Hida-Hagiwara station<\/strong> (half of the trains stop at this station)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hida-Osaka station<\/strong> (a few trains stop at this station)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Kuguno station<\/strong> (a few trains stop at this station)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Takayama station<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Hida-Furukawa station<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Inotani station<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Etchu-Yatsuo station<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Hayahoshi station<\/strong> (a few trains stop at this station)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Toyama station<\/strong> (final station)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The entire trip to Toyama Station takes <strong>about four hours<\/strong>, while the journey to Takayama takes roughly <strong>2.5 hours<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1167\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1167\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-1167\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/hida-limited-express-e1490282543628-800x516.jpg\" alt=\"The Hida Limited Express runs from Nagoya to Takayama\" width=\"800\" height=\"516\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/hida-limited-express-e1490282543628.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/hida-limited-express-e1490282543628-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/hida-limited-express-e1490282543628-768x495.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1167\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Hida Limited Express runs from Nagoya to Takayama<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span id=\"From_Osaka_to_Takayama\">From Osaka to Takayama<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>One round-trip service is offered per day from Osaka Station to Takayama Station<\/strong> (Hida #25).<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Read more<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/cities\/osaka-travel-guide\">Osaka travel guide<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Stops occur at Shin-Osaka, Kyoto station, Kusatsu, Maibara, and Ogaki Stations, before coupling with the Hida Limited Express from Nagoya at Gifu Station:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/osaka-station-city\"><strong>Osaka station<\/strong><\/a> (departing station)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/shin-osaka-station\"><strong>Shin-Osaka station<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/kyoto-train-station\"><strong>Kyoto station<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Kusatsu station<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Maibara station<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Ogaki station<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Gifu station <\/strong>(continues the same way from Nagoya to Takayama)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Stops then occur at Unuma, Mino-Ota, Shirakawaguchi, Hida-Kanayama, Gero, Hida-Hagiwara, Hida-Osaka, and Kuguno Stations before reaching Takayama Station. The entire trip from Osaka to Takayama Station takes <strong>around 4 hours and 15 minutes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Read More<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/takayama-japanese-alps\">Takayama and the Japanese Alps<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><span id=\"Accommodations\">Accommodations<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Hida Limited Express now operates using the modern <strong>HC85 series hybrid train<\/strong>. This upgrade brought major improvements in passenger comfort, accessibility, and environmental impact.<\/p>\n<p>The train offers both Ordinary cars and a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/green-pass\">Green car<\/a> (First Class)<\/strong>. The Green car features a spacious <strong>2+2 seat configuration<\/strong> with highly comfortable, reclining seats and ample legroom. Access to the Green Car <strong>requires a specific <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/faq\/seat-reservation\">reservation<\/a><\/strong> and a Green Pass.<\/p>\n<p>On each train car, you will have access to <strong>free Wi-Fi<\/strong>, <strong>power outlets at every seat<\/strong>, modern <strong>restroom facilities<\/strong>, wheelchair-accessible spaces, and a <strong>folding tray table<\/strong> on the back of the seat in front of you.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-10830\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/hida-limited-express-800x500.jpg\" alt=\"Hida Limited Express\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/hida-limited-express.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/hida-limited-express-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/hida-limited-express-768x480.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Prices_and_Schedule\">Prices and Schedule<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Hida\u2019s limited express service is <strong>completely covered by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\">Japan Rail Pass<\/a><\/strong>. However, if you are not using a JR Pass, you can expect to pay around <strong>7,500 yen for the trip from Nagoya to Toyama<\/strong> and roughly <strong>8,450 yen for the trip from Osaka to Takayama<\/strong> (prices may vary slightly depending on whether you book reserved or unreserved seats).<\/p>\n<p>Generally, the Hida Limited Express <strong>from Osaka runs once per day<\/strong>, while the Hida <strong>from Nagoya departs approximately once per hour<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n            <a class=\"fasc-button banner-button-shortcode fasc-size-large fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium ico-fa fasc-ico-after fa-chevron-circle-right fasc-style-bold\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/the-japan-rail-pass\">\n                Buy your JR Pass\n            <\/a>\n        <\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Timetable\">Timetable<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>At Nagoya Station, you will find the Hida Limited Express departing every one to two hours<\/strong>. Because this does not always occur exactly on the hour, you will need to plan for the exact departure times. Likewise, the Hida <strong>from Osaka departs once per day<\/strong> in the morning. Please see the representative timetable below for approximate departure times.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"From_Nagoya_to_Toyama-2\">From Nagoya to Toyama<\/span><\/h3>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background: #3793F4; color: #fff;\">\n<th style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: center;\">Nagoya station<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: center;\">Gifu station<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: center;\">Gero station<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: center;\">Takayama station<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: center;\">Hida-Furukawa station<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: center;\">Toyama station<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Hida #1<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">7:45<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">8:04<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">9:25<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">10:16<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">&#8211;<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">&#8211;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Hida #3<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">8:43<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">9:01<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">10:13<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">10:56<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">11:15<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">12:29<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Hida #5<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">9:39<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">10:00<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">11:30<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">12:23<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">12:42<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">&#8211;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Hida #7<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">10:48<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">11:06<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">12:25<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">13:10<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">13:28<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">14:45<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Hida #9<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">11:43<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">12:04<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">13:23<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">14:10<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">&#8211;<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">&#8211;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Hida #11<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">12:48<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">13:06<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">14:22<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">15:05<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">15:23<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">16:36<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Hida #13<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">14:48<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">15:06<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">16:25<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">17:10<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">17:31<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">18:52<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Hida #15<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">15:43<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">16:03<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">17:24<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">18:08<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">&#8211;<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">&#8211;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Hida #17<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">17:43<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">18:04<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">19:33<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">20:19<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">&#8211;<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">&#8211;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Hida #19<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">19:43<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">20:04<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">21:28<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">22:15<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">&#8211;<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">&#8211;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span id=\"From_Osaka_to_Takayama-2\">From Osaka to Takayama<\/span><\/h3>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background: #3793F4; color: #fff;\">\n<th style=\"text-align: center;\">Hida #25<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: center;\">Osaka station<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: center;\">Shin-Osaka station<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: center;\">Kyoto station<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: center;\">Gifu station<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: center;\">Gero station<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: center;\">Takayama station<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Weekdays<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">7:58<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">8:04<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">8:31<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">10:10<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">11:28<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">12:14<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Weekends<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">8:02<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">8:04<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">8:34<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">10:10<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">11:29<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">12:14<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span id=\"From_Takayama_to_Osaka\">From Takayama to Osaka<\/span><\/h3>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background: #3793F4; color: #fff;\">\n<th style=\"text-align: center;\">Hida #36<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: center;\">Takayama station<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: center;\">Gero station<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: center;\">Gifu station<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: center;\">Kyoto station<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: center;\">Shin-Osaka station<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: center;\">Osaka station<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Weekdays &amp; Weekends<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">15:35<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">16:19<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">17:36<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">19:20<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">19:45<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">19:51<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span id=\"Using_the_JR_Pass\">Using the JR Pass<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>You can use your JR Pass to travel on the Hida Limited Express without incurring any additional fees<\/strong>. This is true for both the Nagoya to Toyama and Osaka to Takayama routes.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_226\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-226\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-226\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/takayama-old-town-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Downtown Takayama is a great place for walk among historical houses\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-226\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Takayama old town by @gaijinbiker (Flickr)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>There are lots of exciting activities to take part in and places to explore along the Hida Limited Express route. You may wish to take <strong>excursions into Gifu<\/strong>, with its central castle atop <strong>Mount Kinka<\/strong>; the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/best-onsen-in-japan\">onsen hot springs<\/a> of Gero<\/strong>; the historic structures of <strong>Takayama<\/strong>; the <strong>canals and breweries of Hida-Furukawa<\/strong>; or <strong>Toyama\u2019s castle<\/strong> and boating on the Matsukawa River.<\/p>\n<p>Wherever you go, you will be equipped to explore with your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\">JR Pass<\/a> in hand.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Japan is known for its safe and fast rail system. In addition to getting from place to place, many travelers wish to enjoy the ride &#8211; especially when it takes them past beautiful, picturesque scenery of the Japanese countryside.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":10825,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[17,3],"tags":[],"acf":{"pageresume":"The Hida Limited Express is a train that does just that. 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