Shoryudo Express Bus 5-Day Unlimited Wide Pass

Enjoy a 5-day trip to central Japan!
Shoryudo Free Bus Ticket

This ticket is a must-have for independent travelers who want to properly travel around central Japan, as it is a wide-area ticket. With this ticket, you can use highway buses and route buses connecting Nagoya, Gifu, Takayama, Shirakawago, Takaoka, Kanazawa, Hirayu, Gero, Kamioka, Shinhotaka, Matsumoto, Toyama, Wajima, Suzu, and Gokayama for 5 days without limit!

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

* Please be sure to check the instructions for use and the official website before use.

Wide selection options available

A1. This is a train/bus ticket departing from the airport. You can use it by selecting 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 D Airport Departure Toyama Airport → Toyama Station
1-1 L Airport Departure Chubu International Airport Station → Nagoya (Fushimi & Sakae)

You can choose from 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 ticket window or the Meitetsu Tourist Center Chubu International Airport reception window before using.
*If exchanging your ticket at Chubu Centrair International Airport Station (Station), select Meitetsu Tourist Information Center Chubu Centrair 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 window] or [Meitetsu Tourist Information Center Chubu International Airport]

A1. Komatsu Airport → Kanazawa Station West Exit, Gorimbo

*Customers who have purchased the 'Matsumoto, Magome, Japan Alps Course' cannot use this route. Please board the bus from Komatsu Airport Bus Stop (Stop No. 1) and present the digital ticket screen to the local staff when getting off the bus.

*Customers who purchased the 'Matsumoto, Magome, Japan Alps Course' cannot use this service. Please board the bus at Tomiya Airport Terminal Bus Stop (Stop No. 1) and present the digital ticket screen to the local staff when getting off the bus.

※ You can use it by selecting one of the above A1. If you select departure from Komatsu or Toyama Airport, please check whether you have purchased tickets for the Matsumoto, Magome, and Japan Alps courses before using it.

A2. If you are unable to board the [Highway Bus] Nagoya = Takayama Line due to congestion, you can choose one of the two options below.

1. [Meitetsu Line] Meitetsu Nagoya ~ Meitetsu Gifu
2. [Express Bus] Please use the Gifu-Takayama Line.

*Please exchange for a magnet ticket at the Meitetsu Nagoya Station Central Ticket Gate window or Meitetsu Gifu Station Central Ticket Gate window before using.
*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 Window] or [Meitetsu Gifu Station Central Ticket Gate Window]

B. is a free ticket that allows you to freely get on and off express buses (some route buses) on each course route.

[B. Bus Free Ticket Eligible Routes]

*[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 screen at the bus terminal reception window and reserve your seat.
*We will issue you a seat reservation ticket for the section you are using.
*Please hand your seat ticket to the local staff as it will be collected when boarding or getting off the bus.
*If the bus you wish to board is full, you will not be able to board.
*We do not accept advance reservations via phone or internet.
*Up to 1 child under 6 years old may travel free of charge per adult. However, if a seat is required, please pay a separate fare and board.
*At bus stops without a ticket booth, boarding is only possible if there are vacant seats.
*[Route Bus] Please show the ticket screen to the driver when boarding or getting off the bus.
*Refunds are not possible under any circumstances, including when trains/buses are temporarily suspended or delayed due to local road conditions or weather, or when the bus you were scheduled to board is full.

C. is a train/bus ticket for airport arrivals. 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 Centrair International Airport Station), please exchange for a magnet ticket at the Meitetsu Nagoya Station Central Ticket Gate window or the Meitetsu Gifu Station Central Ticket Gate window before using.
*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 Window] or [Meitetsu Gifu Station Central Ticket Gate Window]

3-1 J Airport Arrival Kanazawa Station West Exit, Korimbo → Komatsu Airport
*Customers who have purchased the 'Matsumoto, Magome, Japan Alps Course' cannot use this.
*Please board the bus at Kanazawa West Exit (Platform 3) or Gorimbo Bus Stop, and present the digital ticket 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, Japan Alps Course' cannot use this.
*Please board the bus at Toyama Station (platform 6) and present the digital ticket 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 the above C. If you select arrival at Komatsu or Toyama Airport, please check whether you have purchased a ticket for the Matsumoto, Magome, or Japan Alps course before using it.

⚡The Kanazawa - Toyama route will be discontinued on March 16, 2024.

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). Popular for its charming streets, this area is called "Hida Takayama" and is a popular tourist destination loved by many people.

2. Shirakawago
Shirakawago, located at the foot of the sacred Hakusan Mountain, is a must-see attraction in Gifu Prefecture. This beautiful traditional village, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, boasts a postcard-like landscape. Here, you can stay in a traditional house built without nails and taste Japanese sake.

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 museums, and local handicrafts. One of the must-see attractions here is the 17th-century Kenroku-en Garden, a classical landscape design with ponds and streams.

4. Matsumoto
In Matsumoto, there is Matsumoto Castle, which is designated as a national treasure. It looks like a five-story building from the outside, but it has six stories inside. It is the only wooden castle built in the late 16th century that has been preserved, and is the oldest existing castle in Japan. Come see the elegant and beautiful Matsumoto Castle with the Northern Alps in the distance as a backdrop.

5. Magome
Magome-juku is where you can experience the tranquil scenery of 17th century Japan. This place, where past and present architecture are in harmony, has been preserved for 400 years, as each house is inhabited by actual residents, giving off the same atmosphere and feeling as the old days. Since the houses in Magome are not exhibits but private properties where actual people live, you must be careful when visiting or taking pictures. There are signs indicating whether they are open to the public, so please look carefully while touring.

6. Japanese Alps
The Nagano Alps are a travel destination that has everything an outdoor sports enthusiast dreams of. Some of the most famous spots include the Kamikochi area for trekking, the Hakuba area, which boasts excellent snow quality and slopes as it was the site of the Olympics, and the Senjojiki Cirque, which was carved by a glacier. Enjoy fun exploration and adventure in the mountains and surrounding areas with beautiful scenery!

I'll explain how to use the ticket.

1. Go to the location on the date of use, purchase, and click “Scan or click to use” at the bottom of the QR code on the voucher you received.
2. After clicking 「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受けIt's called "Let's take a look at it." A screen will appear, requiring you to receive a one-time password for security purposes. Enter the email address where the one-time password will be issued and click the 「送信」button.
3. On the “Enter the one-time password to be entered in the email” screen, enter the one-time password and click the “Confirm” button. (If you do not receive the email, click “Resend” and reissue.)
4. The routes available for the ticket you purchased will be listed. Go to the local ticket office 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 instructions on how to use it, please refer to the Shoryudo Free Bus Ticket Official Guidebook.