kanazawa

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.
Seasonal trains schedule

Summary of 2018 fall seasonal trains of JR trains

Renovated E3 series for Toreiyu Tsubasa Autumn and spring are the good season to travel in Japan. In fall season, yo...
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.
Seasonal trains schedule

Schedule of 2017 fall seasonal trains of Japan Railways

Autumn and spring are the good season to travel in Japan. In fall season, you may see the fall foliage in most part ...
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 ...
Seasonal trains schedule

Schedule of 2016 fall seasonal trains of Japan Railways

Autumn is the best season to travel in Japan. The climate is very mild and the scenery of fall foliage is breathtaki...
2016 winter Tohoku, Chubu and Chugoku

4 hours evening sightseeing in Kanazawa, Trip to Tohoku, Chubu and Chugoku in 2016 winter – Part 8

One of the gates of Kanazawa castle This post is continued from Trip to Tohoku, Chubu and Chugoku in 2016 winter – P...
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...
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 ...
1 to 3 days

Sample itinerary of day trip to Kanazawa and Shirakawago from Tokyo

You can visit Kanazawa and Shirakawago from Tokyo as a day trip. This post shows you the sample itinerary and how to manage this day trip.
1 to 3 days

Sample itinerary of day trip to Kanazawa and Shirakawago from Osaka or Kyoto

You can visit Kanazawa and Shirakawago as day trip from Osaka or Kyoto. This post explains you how to manage this day trip.
Seasonal trains schedule

Schedule of 2015 fall seasonal trains of Japan Railways

Autumn is the best season to travel in Japan. The climate is very mild and fall foliage is amazing. JR will operate ...
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.
News

New Shinkansen projects, Nagasaki, Hokuriku and Hokkaido have been approved by government.

As of June 29, 2012, Japanese Government have approved three Shinkansen projects, Hokkaido, Hokuriku and Kyushu west...
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...
Kanazawa, Toyama, Wakura-Onsen, Fukui

The limited express Shirasagi timetable and train information. The direct train to Kanazawa from Nagoya.

The limited express Shirasagi connects Nagoya, Mabara, Fukui and Kanazawa. Please find more information about this train in this post.
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...
14 to 20 days

Throughout Japan 14 days sample itinerary by Japan Rail Pass 14 days pass

This itinerary includes many popular spots throughout Japan in 14 days. This itinerary starts from Tokyo. But if you...
Seasonal trains schedule

Schedule of 2011 fall seasonal trains of Japan Railway

Fall is good season to travel in Japan. JR Group operate lots of seasonal trains during this season. But it is too m...
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