Is the Takayama line between Toyama and Takayama still closed?

We're aiming to travel from Tokyo to Takayama on the 4th of October.

Hyperdia gives one of the suggested routes as (see image):

Tokyo - Tayama (SHINKANSEN KAGAYAKI 509)

Toyama - Takayama (LTD. EXP. (WIDE VIEW) HIDA 14)

However, I had read that this part of the track had been closed?

Is this route an option, or should we just head there via Nagoya?

Best Answer

The link you provided, says "This page shows you temporary closed sections by natural disaster... Substitute transportation service is available on most of closed section." Also, both JR West traffic info and JR Central train info (who share responsibility for the line) suggest there are (unspecified) problems on this line. No info when service will be resumed.

If you are not travelling until 4 Oct, you could risk leaving your booking until later to see if the route reopens, or book an alternative route.