Okuhida Marugoto Value Ticket: Is the Takayama–Shinhotaka Bus Pass Worth It?
Facts checked against official sources: 2026-10-26
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Nohi Bus, which runs the buses from Takayama into the Okuhida hot spring area, sells several value tickets for the Shinhotaka Ropeway and Kamikochi. This guide compares them with single tickets, using Nohi Bus's own pages, so you can see which one fits your plan.
Okuhida bus passes at a glance
| Ticket | Adult price | Valid | Covers | On sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Okuhida Marugoto Value Ticket | ¥7,700 (2 days) / ¥8,200 (3 days) from Takayama; ¥5,400 (2 days) from Hirayu Onsen | 2 or 3 days from first ride | Unlimited Nohi buses Takayama–Shinhotaka + Shinhotaka Ropeway ticket + local discounts | April 1, 2026–March 31, 2027 |
| Kamikochi・Okuhida Marugoto Value Ticket | ¥10,500 (2 days) / ¥11,000 (3 days) from Takayama; ¥8,200 (2 days) from Hirayu Onsen | 2 or 3 days | The above + Hirayu–Kamikochi round-trip bus; ropeway round trip | April 17–November 15, 2026 |
| Takayama & Shin-Hotaka Two-Day Open Ticket | ¥4,400 | 2 consecutive days | Unlimited rides JR Takayama Station–Shin-Hotaka (bus only) | Not stated |
Sources: Nohi Bus economical tickets; Okuhida Marugoto Value Ticket; Kamikochi・Okuhida Marugoto Value Ticket, as of October 2026. Children 6–12 pay half.
What does the same trip cost on single tickets?
| Item | Adult fare |
|---|---|
| Nohi Bus Takayama → Shinhotaka Ropeway | ¥2,200 one way (¥4,400 return) |
| Shinhotaka Ropeway round trip | ¥3,800 |
| Hirayu Onsen ↔ Kamikochi bus | ¥2,800 round trip |
| Takayama → ropeway → Takayama, separately | ¥8,200 |
| Plus Kamikochi from Hirayu, separately | ¥11,000 |
Sources: Nohi Bus, Shinhotaka line; Shinhotaka Ropeway; Nohi Bus, Kamikochi line, as of October 2026.
The 2-day Kamikochi version (¥10,500) costs ¥500 less than the ¥11,000 for the same trip on single tickets; its page says the ropeway ticket is good for one round trip. The 2-day Okuhida ticket (¥7,700) is also ¥500 less than the ¥8,200 bus-and-ropeway total, if its ropeway ticket is a round trip too: its page doesn't say, so ask at the counter. Both passes also let you get on and off along the line.
Which ticket should you buy?
- Day trip or overnight to the Shinhotaka Ropeway: the Okuhida Marugoto Value Ticket. It is sold until March 31, 2027, so it covers winter, when the ropeway is listed as open year-round, weather permitting (Shinhotaka Ropeway).
- Ropeway plus Kamikochi in season: the Kamikochi version. The Kamikochi bus runs only from April 17 to November 15 in 2026 (Nohi Bus).
- Staying at the Okuhida hot springs without the ropeway: the Takayama & Shin-Hotaka Two-Day Open Ticket (¥4,400) costs the same as a return to the ropeway stop and lets you stop at Hirayu, Shin-Hirayu or Tochio on the way.
- Only going to Hirayu Onsen and back: single tickets, ¥1,600 each way (Nohi Bus).
How do you buy and use the passes?
- At the counter: both Marugoto tickets are sold at the Takayama bus terminal and the Hirayu bus terminal; the Kamikochi version is sold on the day at the counter (Nohi Bus).
- Online: Klook lists the Okuhida Marugoto Value Ticket from Takayama as a mobile ticket in 2- and 3-day plans; its listing says the Kamikochi bus is not included.
- No reservations: Nohi Bus says neither the buses nor the ropeway take reservations with these tickets, so at busy times you may not board the bus you want (same source).
- If the ropeway stops: the passes can't be used when the ropeway is suspended; if it is suspended after your trip starts, you get a service voucher for the ropeway facilities, not a cash refund (Nohi Bus).
Bus times, journey lengths and what to see at the top are in our Shinhotaka Ropeway guide. For hot spring stays, see Gero vs Okuhida, and for Kamikochi, Kamikochi from Takayama.
Before you go: you'll rely on your phone for bus times, mobile tickets and maps on this trip. Our Japan eSIM guide explains how much data to get; Yesim's Japan plans start at $4.44 for 1 GB, valid 30 days from first connection (as of October 2026).
FAQ
How much is the Okuhida Marugoto Value Ticket?
¥7,700 for 2 days or ¥8,200 for 3 days from Takayama, and ¥5,400 for 2 days from Hirayu Onsen, for adults; children 6–12 pay half (Nohi Bus, as of October 2026).
Is the Okuhida pass worth it?
Usually, if you are riding the Shinhotaka Ropeway from Takayama: the bus return (¥4,400) and ropeway round trip (¥3,800) cost ¥8,200 separately, against ¥7,700 for the 2-day pass, which also lets you stop at the hot springs along the way. Confirm at the counter that the ropeway ticket is a round trip (sources above).
Does the Okuhida pass include Kamikochi?
No. The Kamikochi・Okuhida Marugoto Value Ticket adds the Hirayu–Kamikochi round-trip bus, from ¥10,500 for 2 days from Takayama, and is sold only from April 17 to November 15, 2026 (Nohi Bus).
Can I use the Okuhida pass in winter?
The Okuhida Marugoto Value Ticket is sold until March 31, 2027, but it can't be used when the ropeway is suspended, for example in bad weather or on maintenance days (Nohi Bus).
Prices and sales periods change. Check Nohi Bus before you buy. Facts last checked: 2026-10-26.
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