The Alpine-Takayama-Matsumoto Area Tourist Pass is perfect for exploring the northern half of central Japan (a.k.a. the Chubu Region) with free usage of ordinary, rapid, express, and limited express trains, and several bus routes within the coverage area. With this JR Tourist Pass, it’s easier than ever to visit the World Heritage sites of Shirakawago and Gokayama, on the same trip as the quietly beautiful towns of the Hokuriku area of northern Chubu. Find the real Japan at the Gero Hot Spring Resort, Gifu Castle, and Hida Furukawa along the JR Takayama Line. More affordable than the all-Japan JR Pass, an Alpine-Takayama-Matsumoto Area Tourist Pass is almost the same price as a round-trip journey between Nagoya and Toyama! Make a few other stops like Takamatsu, Matsumoto, or Gero Onsenm and the savings really stack up!