Book your bus tickets with Hokutetsu Bus.
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.
Reviews
Very good service Rudi
Todo estuvo perfecto, el autobús salió a tiempo, el chofer muy amable. Salvia
Todo genial, me avisaron de que el autobús que solicité estaba completo y me mandaron varias alternativas. Indique la que mejor nos venía y al momento teníamos los billetes vía email. Isabel
The bus journey was fast and pleasant. Staff at the bus station were very knowledgeable and helpful too. And the buses were on time. Liz
Great customer service. I was not familiar with Baolau but this experience did not disappoint. Easy to follow instructions as well. Our trip to and from Shirakawa-go was smooth. Allain
A very comfortable trip. Trevor
Réservation effectuée deux avant la prestation. Ticket reçu également en japonais : très pratique pour le staff sur place. Fiable. Alexandre
Everything good. On time Shan
Everything is smooth. Customer service prompt response when the bus I booked is sold out. Immediately change to next available bus. Shan
Très bien Fabien
El viaje ha sido excelente Francisco
The bus scheduled to depart at 12:40 PM did not arrive as expected. Due to this delay, we were unable to reach our next connection. We understand that unexpected delays can occur, but in this case there was no notice, communication, or assistance provided at the bus stop, which caused significant inconvenience. Eduardo
Accurate time table. And customer service is excellent. Thank you. Berry
The bus was on time, the driver was nice, the seats were comfortable. Would recommend it Paula
You were the only booking website that made it easy for me. Wouter
Parfait. Alan
Todo bien Jairo
Efficient boarding. Bus departure on time. Bus is clean. Safe driving Renato
El bus es súper comodo, recomiendo viajar con ellos Bruno
Great customer support service. Very helpful. Zorica
En hora, perfecto Rafael
It was easy to book for multiple people and include the return tickets in the same order. Yael
Excellent, booked via baolau ensuring confirmed reservations and superb seat selection. Very comfortable Shyam
Rien à dire tout était parfait. Je recommande Thuerry
Normal. Puntual. Sin incidencias Antonio