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Hida飛騨
Spend 1‑2 days walking Hida’s historic Furukawa centre; one night in a hostel or ryokan, then continue to Takayama or Gero.
Hida is a small city in northern Gifu, known for its well‑preserved Furukawa historic district and spring festival. It’s a short walkable spot, ideal for a brief stop before heading to Takayama or the onsen towns nearby.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- JPY
- Best months
- Mar–Nov
- avoid Dec 28–Jan 2 (museum closures)
- Airport
- TOY
- Nights
- 1–2
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Rules in force · 5
- East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
- East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
- Japan ↗IC cards (ICOCA/Suica) are topped up with cash at station machines.
- Japan ↗Smoking while walking is banned in most city centres; use designated areas.
- Japan ↗Shinkansen bags 160–250 cm (L+W+H) need a seat reserved with the oversized-baggage area.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Hida110 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Hida, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Cities are increasingly cashless; temples, small restaurants and some lodging taxes still want cash.Japan-wide
- SIM or eSIMData-only eSIMs are the easy route: buy before you fly; voice SIMs need a residence card.Japan-wide
- Tap waterSafe from the tap everywhere; stations and parks have fountains.Japan-wide
- TippingRestaurants and bars: No tip; staff will chase you to return money left on the table.Japan-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 100 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Japan-wide
- SafetyHida is generally safe; watch for winter road conditions and seasonal museum closures.
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- RestroomsFree, clean public toilets in stations, parks and konbini; paper goes in the toilet.Japan-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMuseums close on Mondays (Tuesday when Monday is a holiday); many family restaurants close one weekday, often Tuesday or Wednesday…Japan-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckTOY Toyama Airport (about 1 h bus to Hida (check)).
- Getting aroundThe town is compact; explore on foot.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a café¥300–¥500 (≈ US$3–4)
- Street or quick mealRamen bowl¥800–¥1,200 (≈ US$6–9)
- Budget bedYouth hostel bed, a night, per person¥5,400 (≈ US$40)
- Mid-range bedRyokan room (double), a night, per room¥18,000 (≈ US$130)
- High-end bedRyokan room (double), a night, per room¥18,000 (≈ US$130)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ¥6,000 (≈ US$45) · Mid ¥9,000 (≈ US$65) · High ¥13,000 (≈ US$90)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- TOY Toyama Airport (about 1 h bus to Hida (check))
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Feb
not flagged
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Mar
Best
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Apr
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
May
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jun
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jul
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Aug
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Sep
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Oct
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Nov
Best
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Dec
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Best: Mar–Nov. Avoid: Dec–Jan. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)), coolest Jan (−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C) low), wettest Jun (13 rain days), driest Feb (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Hida: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
6 rd
Feb
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
5 rd
Mar
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
7 rd
Apr
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
9 rd
May
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
11 rd
Jun
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
13 rd
Jul
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
13 rd
Aug
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12 rd
Sep
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
11 rd
Oct
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
9 rd
Nov
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
7 rd
Dec
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
6 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The town is compact; explore on foot.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Takayama
goDoor to door: ≈30 min total
JR Takayama line, about 15 min from Hida Furukawa station
Historic town with morning market; easy half‑day visit.
Gero Onsen
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
JR Takayama line south, about 30 min
Hot‑spring town; good for a relaxing afternoon.
Shirakawa‑go
goDoor to door: ≈2 h total
JR Takayama line to Takayama, then bus 40 min
World‑heritage thatched‑roof village; best in early morning.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Yatsu Sankan
Traditional ryokan, check‑in 15:00, checkout 10:00, ¥18,000 per nightTraditional ryokan, check‑in 3:00 PM, checkout 10:00 AM, ¥18,000 per night
Hida Furukawa Youth Hostel
Budget hostel, check‑in 16:00, checkout 09:00, ¥5,400 per nightBudget hostel, check‑in 4:00 PM, checkout 9:00 AM, ¥5,400 per night
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ¥5,000–8,000 (≈ US$35–55) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥8,000–12,000 (≈ US$55–85) excl. bed
- High
- ¥12,000 (≈ US$85)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Youth hostel bed1 × 1 night × ¥5,400 | ¥5,400 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ¥9,000 | ¥9,000 |
| JR Hida Furukawa → Takayama (one‑way)1 × ¥1,500 · check | ¥1,500 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ¥1,590 |
| Trip total≈ ¥17,490 per person per day, bed included | ¥17,490≈ US$120 |
Hida Furukawa Youth Hostel
2026 estimate in yen; transport to/from Hida not included.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | ¥300–¥500 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Ramen bowl | ¥800–¥1,200 (≈ US$6–9) |
| Local sake (180 ml) | ¥500–¥800 (≈ US$4–6) |
| JR regional ticket (one‑way)check | ¥1,200–¥1,800 (≈ US$9–13) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Museum opening hours end Dec 28–Jan 2; plan visits accordingly (check).
- JR Takayama line schedule may vary; verify train times (check).
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
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Hida飛騨
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My bed tonight
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ここまでお願いしますTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
Embassy
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- JR Hida Furukawa → Takayama: about ¥1,200–¥1,800 (≈ US$9–13), 15 min (check)
Say or show
- すみません — Excuse me / Sorry (sumimasen)
- ありがとうございます — Thank you (arigatō gozaimasu)
- いくらですか？ — How much is it? (ikura desu ka)
- トイレはどこですか？ — Where is the toilet? (toire wa doko desu ka)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Hida. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–Nov · avoid Dec 28–Jan 2 (museum closures) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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