Toyama City

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.

This 4-day unlimited ride on the Hokuriku Shinkansen and JR lines (unreserved seats) is perfect for independent travelers with specific destinations, especially those traveling between prefectures (Kanazawa, Fukui, Toyama). Taking the Shinkansen is much faster. Here's a quick summary of the key points: 1. Where to transfer: -> The green window (midori) at the station. 2. The person at the window will ask you to fill in the start date; the 4-day period begins from there. 3. If you're unsure whether this line is valid, show it to the person at the entrance. Don't rush to buy a ticket yet; you can always buy a replacement in Japan.