Toyama

Kanazawa, Toyama, Wakura-Onsen, Fukui

The Limited Express Thunderbird timetable and the train information. The train bound for Kanazawa from Osaka and Kyoto.

The limited express Thunderbird is the primary way to get Kanazawa from Osaka and Kyoto. In this post, I show you the photo of this train, the train guide and the timetable.
Chubu Area

How to get to Takayama by a train and a bus

Takayama is very attractive small town. It is very closed to another popular spot, Shirakawago. In this post, I show you how to get Takayama by train and bus.
Takayama, Kanazawa and Shirakawago

How to get to Shin-Hodaka Ropeway from Takayama, Matsumoto and Toyama

You may find the route to Shin-Hodaka Ropeywa from three cities. You can find the information about the deal for the trip to Shin-Hodaka and many more information.
Chubu Area

Trip report of Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route from Toyama to Nagano

I visited Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route from Toyama to Nagano in June, 2017. It was raining but it was a nice trip. I would like to show you my trip in this post.
Station information

Toyama station guide. How to change between Hokuriku Shinkansen, other local trains and Toyama Chiho Railway.

Toyama is one of the major cities in Hokuriku region. Toyama is also known as the gateway to Tateyama Kurone Alpine Route and Kurobe gorge. Toyama is also the transfer point of the Hokuriku Shinkansen and Takayama line. You can find how to change the trains at Toyama station in this post.
Sample itineraries

Sample itinerary Tokyo, Alpine Route, Takayama, Shirakawago, Kanazawa, Kyoto and Osaka 9 days by Japan Rail Pass 7 days

Northern central part of Japan offers many "Must-See" places, such as Shirakawago, Takayama, Tateyama Kurobe alpine ...
2016 winter Tohoku, Chubu and Chugoku

Sightseeing in Takayama for 2 hours, Trip to Tohoku, Chubu and Chugoku in 2016 winter – Part 7

Preserved path in Takayama. It is very popular tourist district in Takayama. This post is continued from Trip to Toh...
2016 winter Tohoku, Chubu and Chugoku

Trip to Tohoku, Chubu and Chugoku in 2016 winter – Part 5, Matsumoto to Takaoka via Toyama

This post is continued from Trip to Tohoku, Chubu and Chugoku in 2016 winter – Part 4, Nagoya to Matsumoto via Magom...
Rail pass for visitors

Hokuriku Arch Pass user guide. Clarify valid trains, coverage area and compare single fare and pass

Tokyo, Kanazawa, Kyoto and Osaka are covered by this deal. (C) ©Sue Ann Simon (upper left), Osaka Government Tourism Bu...
1 to 3 days

Sample itinerary of day trip to Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route from Nagoya and Osaka / Kyoto

I have written about visiting Alpine Route from Tokyo as day trip. And then I have received an inquiry about day tri...
1 to 3 days

Sample itinerary of day trip to Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route from Tokyo

I have never thought visiting Alpine Route from Tokyo as day trip. But I have received some inquiries and check the ...
Rail pass for visitors

Takayama Hokuriku Area Tourist Pass user guide. Perfect deal to travel Takayama, Kanazawa, Toyama, Shirakawago from Nagoya or Osaka

Takayama Hokuriku Area Tourist Pass is very popular and convenient to travel Kanazawa, Takayama and Shirakawago. This post explains you how to use this pass.
Rail pass for visitors

Kansai Hokuriku Area Pass user guide. Perfect deal for the traveler who wants travel to Kansai, Kanazawa and Toyama.

If you travel Kansai area and Hokuriku region, this deal, Kansai Hokuriku Area Pass may suit your trip plan. Please find more information about this deal in this post.
Joetsu, Nagano and Hokuriku

The Hokuriku Shinkansen, direct access to Kanazawa, Nagano and Toyama from Tokyo.

The Hokuriku Shinkansen is the fastest route to get Nagano, Toyama and Kanazawa from Tokyo. Please find the information about this Shinkansen line in this post.
Chubu Area

Tateyama-Kurobe Alpine Route, one of most spectacular sightseeing route in Northern Japan Alps

This post is written by Mr. Jonathan Ayre. He is one of the frequent visitors. He offered me some images, writing ar...
Takayama, Kanazawa and Shirakawago

How to access to Kanazawa and Toyama from Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Nagoya and Niigata.

Kanazawa is very popular destination in Hokuriku region. Toyama is also well known as the gateway to Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route and Kurobe gorge. In this post, I will show you the access to these cities from Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Nagoya and Niigata.
Kanazawa, Toyama, Wakura-Onsen, Fukui

The fastest way to get Kanazawa from Tokyo, Limited Express Hakutaka

This train was discontinued on March 13, 2015. Hokuriku Shinkansen took over this train service. You can get Kanazaw...
Express

Save money and time going to Kanazawa, Overnight Express train Noto

*Since March 2012, this train has not been operated. Even though JR East has not announced officially anything about...
Aomori, Shin-Aomori, Hirosaki

Overnight limited express train Nihonkai

***This train scheduled service was discontinued on March, 2012 due to small demand. It is operated as a seasonal ...
Overnight Trains

Overnight transfer Niigata – Kyoto and Osaka, Overnight Express Train Kitaguni

This train was discontinued. Kitaguni(きたぐに) is one of very few express trains in Japan Railway Group. This train ...
Chubu Area

How to access to Shirakawago from Takayama, Kanazawa, Takaoka and Toyama.

This post gives you the access guide to Shirakawago from Kanazawa, Takayama, Toyama and Takaoka. You may find a lot of photos of Shirakawago. It helps you to understand how you stay in Shirakawago easily.
Kanazawa, Toyama, Wakura-Onsen, Fukui

Learn more about train to Takayama. Passenger’s review of "Wide View Hida"

Wide View Hida is suspended until further notice due to Takayama line closure by heavy rain storm. Please see Train ...
Kanazawa, Toyama, Wakura-Onsen, Fukui

Intercity train between Niigata and Kanazawa. Limited Express Hokuetsu

This train was discontinued on March 13, 2015. Hokuriku Shikansen has started to run on March 14, 2015. You can get ...
Joetsu, Nagano and Hokuriku

Nagano Shinkansen, direct access to Nagano and Karuizawa from Tokyo.

*Nagano Shinkansen will be extended to Kanazawa in March 2015 and now it is called Hokuriku Shinkansen. Please see t...
Limited Express

The limited express Wide View Hida timetable and the train information. The train access to Takayama and Hida

The limited express Wide View Hida connects Nagoya, Gero, Takayama, Hida-Furukawa and Toyama. And one round trip runs between Osaka, Kyoto and Takayama. You can find all information about the limited express Wide View Hida.
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