[Limited Time Offer] Ride the Free Bus to a Cool, Scenic Spot! Operating Saturdays, Sundays, Holidays, and Obon from July 18 (Sat) to August 30 (Sun)
A limited-time free shuttle bus will be running between JR Hida-Osaka Station and Gandate Park.
Even those using public transportation can easily enjoy the Gandate Gorge and waterfall tour.
Gandate Park is the central spot for exploring the waterfalls of Hida-Osaka, where you can see the powerfully impressive "Gandate Gorge" formed by lava flows from the eruption of Mt. Ontake about 54,000 years ago, as well as the Mitsutaki Falls. The waterfalls, which you can feel close up, are truly natural air conditioners.
Please take advantage of our free shuttle bus service during this opportunity.
Bus service connects JR Hida-Osaka Station, Osakacho Bus Stop, and Gandate Park, and also provides connections to the JR Takayama Line and Nohi Bus (for Takayama and Gero areas).
Please check the timetable and details below.
The waterfall tour promenade may be closed due to heavy rain, flood warnings, or other conditions.
Consequently, when the waterfall trail is closed, the free shuttle bus will also be suspended.
Operating information will be announced on the official Instagram and Facebook of the Hida-Kosaka Tourism Association.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Hida Kosaka Tourism Association Official Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/hidaosakakanko/
Hida Kosaka Tourism Association Official Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/hidaosakakankoukyoukai/
Please refer to the following for the status of the waterfall tour walking trail course.
Hida-Kosaka Waterfall Tour Official Website
https://www.osaka-taki.com/
Hida Kosaka Waterfall Tour Official Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/200falls/
Hida-Kosaka Waterfall Tour Official Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/osakanotaki/
Operating period
Saturday, July 18, 2026 - All Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from August 30
Obon holidays... August 11 (Tuesday, holiday) - August 14 (Friday)
Shuttle bus fare
Free
The free shuttle bus runs between JR Hida-Osaka Station, Osakamachi Bus Stop, and Gandate Park.
Additional fares will be charged for use of other JR trains or Nohi Bus services.
Environmental maintenance contribution fee
500 yen per person, free for middle school students and younger
The "Kosaka Waterfalls & Town Development Council" requests a 500 yen environmental preservation contribution per person to maintain the natural environment around Gandate Park.
For details on waterfall tours, please visit the official "Kosaka Waterfall Tour" website.
https://www.osaka-taki.com/
The transfer timetable above is a recommended itinerary that aligns with the operation of the free shuttle bus between JR Hida-Osaka Station, Osakamachi Bus Stop, and Gandate Park.
For other train and bus schedules, please refer to the official websites of JR Tokai or Nohi Bus for details to help plan your trip.
JR Central
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 around the station
During breaks waiting for buses or trains, why not take a moment to relax around JR Hida-Osaka Station? ◎
Guest Coffee Shop
Our handmade sandwiches and coffee are our top recommendations.
■ Sales 13:00 – 16:30
Closed Sundays, may have adjusted hours or temporary closures. Closed August 14th.
Two-minute walk from JR Hida-Osaka Station
Apron School
The Goheimochi, made with plenty of Hida-Kosaka rice and perilla sauce, is exquisite.
■Sales 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Open only on Fridays and Saturdays
In front of the Kosaka town bus stop
Hikomasa
Takeout-only bakery. Domestic wheat & natural yeast.
■Sales 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Closed on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays.
Sales end when sold out.
4 minutes on foot from JR Hida-Osaka Station
https://www.instagram.com/hikomasabakery/