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The waterfall promenade may be closed due to heavy rain and flood warnings.
Accordingly, when the waterfall promenade is closed, the free shuttle bus will also be suspended.
Operation information will be announced on the Hida-Osaka Tourism Association’s official Instagram and Facebook.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Please see below for the course opening status of the waterfall tour promenade.

Reference: Hida-Osaka Falls official website
https://www.osaka-taki.com/en/

https://www.instagram.com/hidaosakakanko/
https://www.facebook.com/hidaosakakankoukyoukai/

A free shuttle bus will be running for a limited time between JR Hida-Osaka Station and Gandate Park.
Those who come by public transportation can easily enjoy Gandatekyo and visiting waterfalls.

Gandate Park is the central spot for waterfall tours in Hida-Osaka, where you can see the impressive Gandate Gorge, which was created by the lava flow from the eruption of Mt. Ontake about 54,000 years ago, as well as Mitsudaki Falls. The waterfall that you can feel up close is a natural cooler.
Please take advantage of this free shuttle bus.

Bus service connects JR Hida-Osaka Station, Osaka-town Bus Stop, and Gandate Park, and also connects with the JR Takayama Main Line and Nohi Bus (bound for Takayama and Gero).
*Please check the timetable and details below.

Bus Operation period

All Saturdays and Sundays from July 19 (Sat) to August 31 (Sun)
& Bon Holidays period: August 11 (Mon) to August 15 (Fri)

Shuttle bus fee

Free
*Free shuttle buses runs between JR Hida-Osaka Station, Osaka-town Bus Stop and Gandate Park. JR Train or Nohi Bus rides require separate fares.

Environmental Conservation Fee

￥300 per person
*Free for children under junior high school age.
To help preserve the natural environment around Gandate Park,a ￥300 contribution is kindly requested.Thank you for your support.
▼For more information about waterfall tours, please visit the “Waterfalls in Hida-Osaka Official Website”.
https://www.osaka-taki.com/en/

The transfer timetable above is a recommended itinerary based on the free shuttle bus service between JR Hida-Osaka Station, Osaka-town Bus Stop, and Gandate Park.
Stations and bus stops also have other operating times. Please visit the official websites of JR Tokai and Nohi Bus for details and for reference when going out.

• JR Tokai
  Gero station timetable
  https://railway.jr-central.co.jp/station-guide/tokai/gero/jikoku.html
  Takayama Station timetable
  https://railway.jr-central.co.jp/station-guide/tokai/takayama/jikoku.html
  

• Nohi Bus
  Takayama-Gero line timetable
  https://www.nouhibus.co.jp/route_bus/takayama-gero-line/

Recommended ways to spend time in front of the station

In between waiting for the bus or train, take a breather in the JR Hida-Osaka Station area.

• Sumi Coffee Shop
  Handmade sandwiches and coffee are the best.
  ■Open 11:00 – 16:30
  Closed on Sundays and hours subject to change, August 14
  ■Place
  2 minutes walk from JR Hida-Osaka Station

• Apron Juku
  Gohei-mochi rice cakes made with rice from Hida-Osaka and plenty of egoma sauce are exquisite.
  ■Open 9:00 – 12:30
  Open only on Fridays and Saturdays
  ■Place
  In front of Osaka-town bus stop

• HIKOMASA BAKERY
  A bakery specializing in take-out. Domestic wheat and natural yeast
  ■Open 11:00 – 16:00
  Closed on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays
  Open 2nd and 4th Saturdays from 13:00
  ■Place
  4 minutes walk from JR Hida-Osaka Station
  https://www.instagram.com/hikomasabakery/