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Shoryudo Free Bus Ticket

Since this ticket is a wide-area ticket, it is a must-have for independent travelers who want to travel around central Japan properly. With this ticket, you can use unlimited express and local buses connecting Nagoya, Gifu, Takayama, Shirakawago, Takaoka, Kanazawa, Hirayu, Gero, Kamioka, Shinhotaka, Matsumoto, Toyama, Wajima, Suzu, and Gokayama for 5 days. You can use it!

A set of airport access tickets (one each way) connecting Nagoya/Gifu ⇔ Chubu International Airport (Meitetsu Electric Railway), Kanazawa ⇔ Komatsu Airport (bus), and Toyama ⇔ Toyama Airport (bus) is perfect for independent travelers. This is it.*

* Be sure to check the instructions and official website before use.

Wide selectable options

A1. This is a train/bus ticket departing from the airport. You can use one of the options below:

1-1 A Airport Departure Chubu International Airport Station → Meitetsu Nagoya Station
1-1 B Airport Departure Chubu International Airport Station → Meitetsu Gifu Station
1-1 C Airport Departure Komatsu Airport → Kanazawa Station West Exit, Gorimbo
1-1 Depart D Airport Toyama Airport → Toyama Station
1-1 L Airport Departure Chubu International Airport Station → Nagoya (Fushimi & Sakae)

You can choose one of the five options below.

*When using the train (Chubu International Airport Station → Meitetsu Nagoya Station/Meitetsu Gifu Station), please exchange for a magnet ticket at the Chubu International Airport Station counter or Meitetsu Tourist Center Chubu International Airport reception counter.
*If you are exchanging a ticket at Chubu International Airport Station (Station), please select Meitetsu Tourist Information Center If you are exchanging a ticket at Chubu International Airport Station (TIC).
*You cannot get off at intermediate stations.
*If you use a special vehicle, a separate special vehicle ticket (muticket) is required.
*Ticket issuance/exchange location: [Chubu International Airport Station counter] or [Meitetsu Tourist Information Center Chubu International Airport]

A1. Komatsu Airport → Kanazawa Station West Exit, Gorimbo

*Customers who purchased the ‘Matsumoto, Magome, Japan Alps Course’ cannot use this route. Please board the bus at the Komatsu Airport bus stop (bus stop no. 1) and present the digital ticket usage screen to the local staff when getting off the bus.

A1. Toyama Airport → Toyama Station

*Customers who purchased the ‘Matsumoto, Magome, Japan Alps Course’ cannot use it. Please board the bus at the Tomiya Airport Terminal bus stop (Platform 1), and present the digital ticket usage screen to the local staff when getting off the bus.

※ You can use it by selecting one of A1. above. When choosing to depart from Komatsu or Toyama Airport, please check whether you have purchased a ticket for the Matsumoto, Magome, or Japan Alps Course before using it.

A2. If you are unable to board the [Highway Bus] Nagoya = Takayama Line because it is crowded, you can select one of the two options below.

1. [Meitetsu Line] Meitetsu Nagoya ~ Meitetsu Gifu
2. [Highway Bus] Gifu＝Please use the Takayama Line.

A2. Meitetsu Nagoya Station → Meitetsu Gifu Station
A2. Meitetsu Gifu Station → Meitetsu Nagoya Station

*Please use the ticket after exchanging it for a magnet ticket at the central ticket gate of Meitetsu Nagoya Station or the central ticket gate of Meitetsu Gifu Station.
*You cannot get off at intermediate stations.
*If you use a special vehicle, a separate special vehicle ticket (muticket) is required.
*Ticket issuance/exchange location: [Meitetsu Nagoya Station central ticket gate counter] or [Meitetsu Gifu Station central ticket gate counter]

 

B. is a free ticket that allows you to freely board and disembark express buses (some route buses) on the routes covered by each course.

[B. Routes eligible for bus free tickets]

B. Nagoya = Takayama
B. Nagoya = Shirakawa-go
B. Gifu = Takayama
B. Kanazawa = Toyama
B. Takayama=Shirakawago=Toyama/Kanazawa/Takaoka
B. Toyama = Takaoka
B. Kanazawa = Wajima
B. Kanazawa = Anamizu/Juice
B. Nagoya = Toyama
B. Shirakawago = Gokayama = Takaoka
B. Takayama = Kamioka
B. Nagoya = Matsumoto
B. Takayama = Gero
B. Takayama=Hirayu=Matsumoto
B. Takayama = Hirayu = Shinhotaka Ropeway

*[Express Bus] You must reserve a seat on the bus you wish to ride before boarding the bus. (Not required for some routes).
*Please present your ticket usage screen at the bus terminal reception desk and reserve your seat.
*We will issue you a seat reservation ticket for the section you are using.
*Seat reservation tickets will be collected when boarding or getting off the bus, so please hand them to the local staff.
*If the bus you wish to board is full, you will not be able to board.
*Advance reservations via phone or internet are not accepted.
*Up to one child under the age of 6 can accompany each adult for free. However, if a seat is required, please pay a separate fare to board.
*At bus stops without receptionists, you can board only if there are vacant seats.
*[Route Bus] Please present your ticket usage screen to the driver when boarding or getting off the bus.
*Refunds will not be provided under any circumstances, including if trains/buses are temporarily suspended or delayed due to local road conditions or weather, or if the bus you are scheduled to board is full.

 

C. is a rail/bus ticket for arrival at the airport. You can choose one of the options below.

3-1 G Airport arrival Meitetsu Nagoya Station → Chubu International Airport Station
3-1 H Airport arrival Meitetsu Gifu Station → Chubu International Airport Station
3-1 I Airport arrival Meitetsu Gifu Station → Meitetsu Nagoya Station → Chubu International Airport Station
*When using the train (Meitetsu Nagoya Station/Meitetsu Gifu Station → Chubu International Airport Station), please exchange for a magnet ticket at the Meitetsu Nagoya Station central ticket counter or Meitetsu Gifu Station central ticket counter and then use it.
*You cannot get off at intermediate stations.
*If you use a special vehicle, a separate special vehicle ticket (muticket) is required.
*Ticket issuance/exchange location: [Meitetsu Nagoya Station central ticket gate counter] or [Meitetsu Gifu Station central ticket gate counter]

3-1 J Airport arrival Kanazawa Station West Exit, Korimbo → Komatsu Airport
*Customers who purchased the ‘Matsumoto, Magome, Japan Alps Course’ cannot use it.
*Please board the bus at Kanazawa West Exit (Platform 3) or Gorimbo Bus Stop, and present the digital ticket usage screen to the local staff when getting off the bus.

3-1 k Airport arrival Toyama Station → Toyama Airport
* Customers who have purchased the ‘Matsumoto, Magome, or Japanese Alps Course’ cannot use this course.
*Please board the bus at Toyama Station (Platform No. 6) and present the digital ticket usage screen to the local staff when getting off the bus.

3-1 M Airport Arrival Nagoya (Fushimi & Sakae) → Chubu International Airport Station

※You can use it by selecting one of C. above. When you choose to arrive at Komatsu or Toyama Airport, please check whether you have purchased a ticket for the Matsumoto, Magome, or Japan Alps Course before using it.

⚡As of March 16, 2024, the Kanazawa - Toyama route will be abolished.

 

Shoryudo Pass travel destination recommendations

1. Takayama
Takayama City, located in the Hida region in northern Gifu Prefecture, still retains historical buildings and traditional culture from the Edo period (1600-1868 AD). This place, popular for its quaint streets, is called ‘Hidadakayama’ and is a tourist destination loved by many people.

2. Shirakawago
Shirakawa-go, located at the sacred mouth of Mt. Hakusan, is a must-see tourist attraction in Gifu Prefecture. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this beautiful traditional village boasts picturesque scenery straight out of a postcard. Here, you can stay in a traditional house built without nails and try Japanese-style moonshine.

3. Kanazawa
Kanazawa is the capital of Ishikawa Prefecture, located in the center of Japan's Honshu island. It is famous for its well-preserved Edo period areas, art galleries, and local handicrafts. In particular, Kenrokuen Garden, built in the 17th century, is a must-see destination here and is famous for its classic landscape design with a pond and stream.

4. Matsumoto
In Matsumoto, there is Matsumoto Castle, which is designated as a national treasure. It looks five stories from the outside, but has a six-story structure inside. It is the oldest surviving castle in Japan and the only one among the wooden castles built in the late 16th century. Come see the elegant and beautiful Matsumoto Castle with the Northern Alps in the distance in the background.

5. Magome
This is Magome-juku, where you can see for yourself the tranquil scenery of 17th-century Japan. This place, which combines the architecture of the past and the present, has actual residents living in each house, giving off the atmosphere and feeling of the old days and continuing for 400 years. Magome's house is not an exhibit, but rather a private residence where people actually live, so you need to be careful when visiting or taking pictures. There is a sign indicating whether it is open to the public, so please look carefully before sightseeing.

6. Japanese Alps
Nagano Alps is a travel destination that has everything outdoor sports enthusiasts dream of. Representative attractions include the Kamikochi area, where you can enjoy trekking, the Hakuba area, which boasts excellent snow quality and slopes where the Olympics were held, and the Senjojiki cirque carved out by glaciers. The beautiful mountains and surrounding areas offer fun exploration and adventure!

 

I will explain how to use the ticket.

1. Go to the location on the scheduled use date and click “Scan or click to use” at the bottom of the QR code in the voucher you received after purchase.
2. After clicking, click 「お客様のアクセス環境が変わりました。セキュリティ保護のため、ワンタイムパスワードによる認証を行います。ワンタイムパスワードをけ取るメールアドレスを登録してA screen saying “ください。” will appear, but for security purposes, You must be issued a one-time password. Enter the email address where the one-time password will be issued and click the 「送信」button.
3. On the 「メールにに記載されているワンタイムパスワードををㅥ力してください。」 screen, enter the one-time password and press the 「確認」 button. Click. (If you do not receive an email, click 「Re-receive」 and re-issue)
4. Routes available with the ticket you purchased are listed. Go to the local ticket counter for the route you wish to use and click on the route.
5. The screen will be activated to recognize the QR code. You can use it after the local counter staff recognizes the QR code.

For detailed usage instructions, please refer to the official Shoryudo Free Bus Ticket guidebook.