Topic: Luggage storage in Okuhida, Takayama
Hirayu Bus Terminal
Hirayu Bus Terminal is the gateway between Takayama, Shinjuku, Matsumoto, and Okuhida with several buses running daily. To book online bus tickets in advance, you can make a reservation at highway-bus.jp. This convenient bus terminal is also the only bus station with shuttle buses departing to Kamikochi (from the Takayama side). Located by Hirayu Bus Terminal are also rental e-bikes which can be used to access Kamikochi or Mt.Norikura.
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Mt.Norikura (Norikura Skyline)
Mt.Norikura is one of the most beautiful and beloved mountains by locals, with vast valleys and picturesque hiking paths. Contrary to Kamikochi, crowds are limited, making it a peaceful alternative to other hiking areas. Mt.Norikura can be reached only by bicycle or bus.
Read more about the cycling experience: here
Kamikochi
Kamikochi is perhaps the most popular national park in all of Japan. Located in the Northern Alps, it is popular for the Kappa Bridge, and multiple hiking routes. Kamikochi can only be accessed by bus, bicycle, or taxi.
Read more about the cycling experience: here
Locker Information
Currently, the only luggage storage in Okuhida other than your hotel is at the Hirayu Bus Terminal. There are two different coin lockers at the bus terminal, one towards the front of the souvenir store and one located at the back of the terminal. Since it is an extremely popular transfer point, we suggest you secure your storage here well in advance, as the shuttle buses to Kamikochi depart every 30 minutes from 6:30 AM.
*Please have exact change as there is no coin exchange machine available.
Save about 33% compared to taking the train or local bus on your own
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Coin Locker #1 / Operating Hours: 9AM ~ 5PM
Location: In the front of the souvenir store, adjacent to the ticket office
The largest lockers available in Hirayu are located in front of the convenience store and bus terminal. You will need to provide ten 100 yen coins in advance. There is no money exchange machine, so please be aware of this.
Amount of lockers
Total lockers: 10
XXL lockers: (80cm x 57cm x 55cm) LxWxH
Cost: 1,000 yen
Coin Locker #2 / Operating Hours: 9AM ~ 5PM
Location: On the back side of the bus terminal, next to the bathrooms.
There are a total of 32 lockers in the locker area behind the bus terminal. The small lockers are enough for a small backpack or some souvenirs while the medium or large lockers are suitable for carry-on luggage. Please check the measurements below.
| Type: | Size (LxWxH) | Amount | Price |
| Small Locker | 34cm x 32cm x 30cm | 15 lockers | 400 yen |
| Medium Locker | 33cm x 64cm x 54cm | 11 lockers | 600 yen |
| Large Locker | 33 cm x 64cm x 115cm | 4 lockers | 700 yen |
| XL Locker | 80 cm x 57 cm x 55cm | 2 lockers | 800 yen |
Large Locker
Total lockers: 4
Large lockers: 4 (33cm x 64cm x 115cm) LxWxH
Where to rent a bicycle in Hirayu
E-bike rentals can be made at Okuhida Base, a self check in bicycle rental station connected to the cafe and pizza store, AWAWA Hirayu, just a 2 minute walk from Hirayu Bus Terminal. E-bike rentals are popular for riding around Okuhida or to famous spots such as Kamikochi or Mt.Norikura. Reservations are made completely online and can be retrieved on your own with multilanguage options available as early as 7 AM. For detailed biking route information, check okuhidabase.jp.
How to book a bus ticket online
Reservations for buses departing from Hirayu Bus Terminal can be made online in advance, in case the ticket window is not open. There is a ticket office and ticket machine inside the bus terminal waiting room, however please note that tickets to local stops such as Takayama, Kamikochi, Mt.Norikura, and Shinhotaka Ropeway can only be purchased on the same day at the bus terminal. If you would like to purchase an e-ticket, in some cases the local bus company, Nohi Bus also offers set ticket deals which can be displayed on your phone: here.
