Introduction
Hokutetsu Bus is a Japanese bus company serving routes between Nagoya, Takayama, Shirakawago, Gokayama and Kanazawa.
Buses operated by Hokutetsu Bus
Hokutetsu Bus operates single-deck coaches equipped with reclining seats arranged in 3 or 4 seats per row and capacity for 30 to 40 passengers.
For more information about travelling by bus, please read our Bus Guide in Japan.
Routes
Travel with ticket
We facilitate advance ticket booking for buses operated by Hokutetsu Bus.
Nagoya-Kanazawa Line serving Nagoya, Shirakawago and Kanazawa| Stations | Nagoya-Kanazawa |
| Nagoya Meitetsu Bus Center | |
| Kosoku Kakamigahara | — |
| Kosoku Seki | — |
| Gujo Hachiman IC | — |
| Kosoku Hirugano Kogen | — |
| Shirakawago Bus Terminal | |
| JR Kanazawa Station |
All buses stop, Some buses stop, — Buses do not stop
| Stations | Kanazawa-Takayama |
| JR Kanazawa Station | |
| Gokayama Suganuma | |
| Maki | — |
| Hirase Onsen | — |
| Shirakawago Bus Terminal | |
| Hatogaya | — |
| Iijima | — |
| Takayama Bus Terminal |
All buses stop, Some buses stop, — Buses do not stop
Destinations
Hokutetsu Bus serves the following destinations in Japan:
Chubu region
Chubu region comprises Yamanashi, Shizuoka, Aichi, Gifu, Fukui, Ishikawa, Toyama and Nagano prefectures.
Bus routes to Nagoya
Bus routes to Takayama
Bus routes to Shirakawago
Bus routes to Gokayama
Bus routes to Kanazawa
Change policy
The following change terms apply to the bus fares:
| Hokutetsu Bus | Change time/date |
| Fare Bus Seat (K) | Not permitted |
In accordance with the policy of Hokutetsu Bus, once the booking has been confirmed changes are not permitted.
To modify the passenger details, the itinerary, the fare or the departure date, you need to cancel the existing booking and make a new booking.
Cancellation policy
The following cancellation terms apply to the bus fares:
| Hokutetsu Bus | Cancellation before departure |
| Fare Bus Seat (K) | Permitted with fees |
If you wish to cancel your booking with Hokutetsu Bus, kindly manage your booking and request a cancellation to proceed with the refund (only if permitted by fare rule). This option is available until 24 hours before departure, after that time please contact directly with Hokutetsu Bus. Service fees will not be refunded. Cancellation fees will apply.