Sanin and Sanyo

This trip utilized a 7-day Kansai and Hokuriku pass to explore the cities and attractions of the Hokuriku region, with day trips to Kyoto or two-day, one-night stays. Saving considerable transportation costs, it was incredibly cost-effective for foreign tourists visiting Japan. The itinerary included enjoying the Hokuriku scenery, the ancient capital and culture of Kanazawa, the Tateyama-Kurobe Alps and the Kurobe Gorge railway, and savoring delicious seafood. The Kyoto round trip was via the Okayama-Himeji-Kurashiki-Sanyo Shinkansen, while the Hokuriku round trip included Tsuruga, Kaga Onsen, Kanazawa, (Noto Peninsula: Wakura Onsen, Nanao City to Noto-Karakuri train), Tomizan, Unazuki Onsen-Hokuriku Shinkansen, and the Tomizan Local Railway to the Unazuki Onsen area. The Shinkansen included the Tsuruga, Hakutaka, and Koki Shinkansen, with reserved and unreserved seats, allowing for multiple stops and starts between cities, making for a fulfilling itinerary. The estimated savings for two people in transportation costs were tens of thousands of yen.

Thank you to our tour guide Jyo Xu and our driver for making our day wonderful! Jyo Xu always has a sweet smile, her explanations were very detailed and vivid, and she was always happy to help and share. Plus, the weather was fantastic, allowing us to take many beautiful photos and create wonderful memories.

Buying in advance on KKDay and then redeeming the items is very convenient. Just one trip from Tottori to Matsue is enough to break even – it's super cost-effective!

The original speed is fast, but there should be a daily limit; it's still quite useful though.