Takayama to Nagano

Hi,

I will be having the JR EAST NAGANO Pass. I will like to confirm if Takayama to Nagano is covered under this pass.

Pondering if I should take the bus to Matsumoto then use the pass to Nagano if it is not cover

Thanks in advnce

JR EAST NAGANO Pass does not cover Takayama-Toyama-Nagano.
https://www.jreast.co.jp/e/eastpass_n/
JR EAST PASS (Nagano, Niigata area) holders can purchase a round-trip ticket between Matsumoto and Takayama for 4,500 yen. That's less than half the normal price!

If you only need one way transport, then just buy one-way regular bus fare from Takayama to Matsumoto.

If you want round trip from Matsumoto-Takayama-Matsumoto then buy the bus extension to the JR East pass.

The JR East Nagano/Niigata pass covers Matsumoto to Nagano on the train.