Limited Express Hida(JR West) running on the foot of the Northern Japan Alps

November 2018

I visited Toyama to see the Limited Express "Wide View Hida".
It is super cool this train is running on the foot of the Northern Japan Alps.

Wide View Hida with Mt. Yakushi-dake

The mountain at the top right of the picture is Mt. Yakushi-dake(2,926 meters high).
This mountain is called "Noblewoman of the Northern Japan Alps" from the rounded feminine shape.

Shooting Location

JR West, Takayama Main Line
Sasazu Station - Higashi-Yatsuo Station

Wide View Hida with Mt. Tsurugi-dake

The mountain in the background is Mt. Tsurugi-dake(2,999 meters high).
This mountain is called "edifice of rock and snow" from pyramidal shape.This form is shaped by glaciers.
Mt. Tsurugi-dake is my favorite mountain.

Shooting Location

JR West, Takayama Main Line
Sasazu Station - Higashi-Yatsuo Station

About Wide View Hida

Wide View Hida is the limited express train of Japan Railway Company(JR) which is serviced by KIHA-85 series.
This train has huge glass windows which give you the breathtaking scenery.

Please see below for more information.

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