Hirayu Falls: Day Trip from Nagoya (128 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Hirayu Falls is a waterfall in Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, about 128 km in a straight line from Nagoya Station. That distance puts it within day-trip range of Nagoya for most travellers, depending on train connections.

| Type | Waterfall |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 平湯大滝 |
| Location | Takayama, Gifu Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Shin-Shimashima Station – about 23.6 km |
| From Nagoya Station | about 128 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 206 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 210 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 36.17694, 137.55944 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Shin-Shimashima Station, about 23.6 km away. The most convenient station can be a different one, so check a route planner before you go.
- Distances on this page are straight-line figures calculated from map coordinates. Real travel time depends on the route and transfers.
- Opening days, hours and prices change. Please confirm them on the official website before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (平湯大滝) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Hirayu Folk Museum – Museum, about 2 km away
- Hirayu Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Hirayu Onsen – Hot spring, about 2 km away
- Mount Akandana – Mountain, about 3 km away
- Nakanoyu Onsen – Hot spring, about 5 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.