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Autumn scenery of Shirakawa-go Gassho-zukuri village with traditional houses reflected in a tranquil pond, surrounded by vibrant red maple leaves, featuring the JR Takayama-Hokuriku Pass logo, symbolizing unlimited train travel in Japan's Chubu and Kansai regions.
Illustrated map showing the JR Takayama-Hokuriku Area Tourist Pass coverage, highlighting Shinkansen, train, and bus routes connecting Kyoto, Osaka, Kanazawa, Takayama, and more, for easy planning of Kansai-Chubu travel.
Panoramic view of the World Heritage Shirakawa-go Gassho-zukuri village from above, with traditional wooden houses nestled among golden and green autumn foliage, surrounded by misty mountains, showcasing Japan's unique Chubu countryside.

JR PASS | Takayama-Hokuriku Area Tourist Pass | Pick up at Hong Kong International Airport


No cancellation
Please present the e-voucher on-site

Book your JR PASS on KKDAY and take unlimited rides on the designated lines including JR ordinary train and Limited Express, Hokuriku Shinkansen, and some buses including Kaetsuno World Heritage line. Travel around Kansai and Chubu Hokuriku in Japan including spots such as Kanazawa, Takayama, Toyama, Tateyama, Shirakawa-go Gassho Village, Kaga Onsen!

  • Book your Takayama-Hokuriku Area Tourist Pass through KKday and get your local transportation voucher which is not sold in Japan
  • Take a Nohi bus, Hokutetsu bus, or a Kaetsuno World Heritage bus to Shirakawa-go and Kanazawa areas
  • Visit famous sights such as Hida Takayama, Gassho Village, Toyama, Gero Onsen, and Kaga Onsen
  • Enjoy reserved seats on the JR ordinary line 4 times for comfortable and convenient access to your destination
  • Book after October 2023 and get 6 reserved seats on the conventional lines (zairaisen) and travel with comfort and convenience!
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Product Info

-What You Can Expect-

With a Takayama-Hokuriku Area Tourist Pass, you can take unlimited rides on the JR ordinary train, Limited Express, Hokuriku Shinkansen, and buses to travel from Osaka and Nagoya to Kanazawa, Toyama, and Gifu within a specified period of 5 days, including World Heritage Site Shirakawa-go and Gokayama. If you book after October 2023, You can enjoy reserved seats on the JR conventional line 6 times (excluding the limited express Haruka), and you can also ride on the Hokuriku Shinkansen between Kanazawa and Toyama as many times as you want (non-reserved seats).


- Areas of use -

  • Non-reserved seats in ordinary cars on limited express trains, express trains, rapid trains and local trains on JR lines.
    Nagoya Station to Toyama Station (via Tokaido / Takayama lines)
    Kanazawa Station - Kyoto Station - Osaka City Area (via Hokuriku, Kosai, and Tokaido lines)
    Osaka City area to Kansai Airport Station (via Hanwha and Kansai Airport lines)
    *Timetables for Osaka to Kanazawa (Hokuriku Line) and Nagoya to Toyama (Takayama Line)
  • Non-reserved seats of ordinary car on the Hokuriku Shinkansen: Toyama Station to Kanazawa Station
  • Nohi Bus / Toyama Chitetsu Bus / Hokutetsu Bus Shirakawa-go/Kanazawa Line / Takayama/Toyama Line: between Takayama Nohi Bus Center - Shirakawa-go - Kanazawa/Toyama (with some exceptions; reservations required)
  • Please refer to the detailed information
  • Kaetsuno Bus: World Heritage Bus between Shirakawa-go - Shin-Takaoka Station

Please present your KKday order voucher at the Hong Kong airport counter to receive your JR paper exchange voucher. After you arrive in Japan, please show your passport and paper exchange voucher at the designated window to exchange for the physical JR ticket. Ticket pickup counter: Hong Kong International Airport, Terminal 1, Level 5, Arrival Hall, Counter A01

Notification flyer for the relocation of the JR Pass pickup counter from A15 to A01 at Hong Kong International Airport, including a map guiding travelers to the new counter for convenient collection before departing for Japan.

Departure from Osaka / Nagoya and travel around Kanazawa, Toyama and Gifu, including the World Heritage Sites Shirakawa-go and Gokayama

English version of the detailed route map for the Japan JR Takayama-Hokuriku Area Tourist Pass, indicating JR railway, Shinkansen, and bus lines, connecting famous attractions like Kyoto, Osaka, Kanazawa, and Shirakawa-go.

Purchase Notice

  • Only available for orders placed within 3 months from now
  • Please choose the "redemption date" when placing your order
  • Refer to the official website for the scope of use
  • Refer to the official website for the redemption locations
  • JR tickets are registered and the ordering process is complicated. Please provide the required information when placing your order. If there is any delay in ticket issuance or any need to amend any information due to incomplete information, the traveler should bear the responsibility and have to pay the handling fee

Includes/Excludes

  • Non-reserved seats of ordinary cars of JR limited express, express, rapid, and ordinary trains between Nagoya - Toyama Station (via Tokaido / Takayama lines), between Kanazawa - Kyoto Station - Stations within Osaka City area (via Hokuriku / Kosei / Tokaido lines), between Stations within Osaka City area - Kansai-Airport Station (via Hanwa / Kansai-airport lines)
  • Non-reserved seats of ordinary cars of the Hokuriku Shinkansen between Toyama - Kanazawa Station
  • Nohi Bus / Toyama Chitetsu Bus / Hokutetsu Bus Shirakawa-go/Kanazawa Line / Takayama/Toyama Line: within Takayama Nohi Bus Center - Shirakawa-go - Kanazawa / Toyama interval (reservations required basically except for some exceptions)
  • Kaetsuno World Heritage Bus: between Shirakawa-go - Shin-Takaoka Station
  • Personal expenses
  • Other expenses not mentioned above
  • Tokaido Shinkansen (between Kyoto - Shin-Osaka Station)
  • Reserved seats on the Hokuriku Shinkansen (between Toyama - Kanazawa Station)
  • Nohi Bus / Toyama Chitetsu Bus: Toyama - Shirkawa-go

Eligible Users

Ineligible Nationalities/Regions

  • Japan

Notes

  • Travelers with passports stamped with "Temporary Visitor" / Tourist Visa / Non-Japanese can use this PASS

Reminders

  • JR tickets are registered and the ordering process is complicated. Please provide the required information when placing your order. If there is any delay in ticket issuance, traveler should bear the responsibility

  • Luggage Restrictions: Passengers may bring up to two pieces of luggage (not including umbrellas, walking sticks, carry-ons and bags), each piece may not weigh more than 30kg and its length, width and depth may not add up to more than 250cm, while its length may not exceed 200cm

  • In the following cases, children are required to buy a child pass: ① when the child is using a reserved seat in an ordinary car ② when the child is traveling alone

  • [Refund Policy] For any “MCO redeemable vouchers” that have not been redeemed into a physical pass, you can apply for a refund within 11 months from the purchased date. However, a 10% cancellation fee will be charged. We cannot issue new PASS or process refunds if the PASS are lost, stolen or partially used

Redemption Location

Available for Redemption

Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) -

[Starting from July 1, 2025] Pickup Location: Counter A01, Arrivals Hall, Level 5, Terminal 1, Hong Kong International Airport

Service Hours

Monday 08:00 - 22:00

Tuesday 08:00 - 22:00

Wednesday 08:00 - 22:00

Thursday 08:00 - 22:00

Friday 08:00 - 22:00

Saturday 08:00 - 22:00

Sunday 08:00 - 22:00


How to Redeem Your Voucher

How to Use Your Voucher

  • Please present the e-voucher on-site
Please present your KKday order voucher at the Hong Kong airport counter to receive your JR paper exchange voucher. After you arrive in Japan, please show your passport and paper exchange voucher at the designated window to exchange for the physical JR ticket

Validity Period

  • Valid for use within 90day(s) from the date of issue; Invalid after expiration
  • The validity period of the paperback voucher is based on the "DATE OF ISSUE" and is valid for three months from the date of issue
  • Valid for 5 days after the first use; Invalid after expiration

Cancellation Policy

  • Once the order has been completed, it cannot be canceled, modified, or refunded
NOTE
  • Due to time zone differences, the confirmed cancellation date is based on the supplier’s local time. Please allow 2–5 business days to process your cancellation request, after which the cancellation fee will be charged according to the product’s cancellation policy. Once the cancellation is confirmed, you will receive your refund within 14 working days.

FAQ

1. Does the Takayama-Hokuriku Area Tourist Pass cover rides on the Hokuriku Shinkansen?

Yes, the Takayama-Hokuriku Area Tourist Pass includes unlimited rides on the designated sections of the Hokuriku Shinkansen. This allows for convenient and swift travel between cities within the pass's coverage area, such as Kanazawa and Toyama.

2. Which specific sections of the Hokuriku Shinkansen are valid with the Takayama-Hokuriku Area Tourist Pass?

The Takayama-Hokuriku Area Tourist Pass specifically covers the Hokuriku Shinkansen line between Kanazawa and Toyama. This allows travelers to easily connect these two major cities in the Hokuriku region, facilitating exploration of the surrounding areas.

3. Are there any Shinkansen lines or routes not included in the Takayama-Hokuriku Area Tourist Pass's coverage?

Yes, the Takayama-Hokuriku Area Tourist Pass is specific to the Hokuriku region and does not cover other Shinkansen lines outside its designated area. For example, it does not include the Tokaido Shinkansen (connecting Tokyo, Nagoya, Kyoto, Osaka) or other JR Group Shinkansen lines beyond the Kanazawa-Toyama section of the Hokuriku Shinkansen.

4. How can I make seat reservations for Hokuriku Shinkansen services using the Takayama-Hokuriku Area Tourist Pass?

The Takayama-Hokuriku Area Tourist Pass primarily allows for travel in unreserved seats on the Hokuriku Shinkansen within its valid section. For reserved seating on Shinkansen, you can make reservations at JR ticket offices (Midori-no-Madoguchi) or green ticket vending machines by presenting your pass. Please note that specific reserved seat entitlements mentioned for the pass generally apply to conventional JR lines, not Shinkansen.

5. What is the most efficient way to travel between key cities like Kanazawa and Toyama using the Hokuriku Shinkansen with the Takayama-Hokuriku Area Tourist Pass?

The most efficient way to travel between Kanazawa and Toyama with the Takayama-Hokuriku Area Tourist Pass is by utilizing the Hokuriku Shinkansen directly. This high-speed service offers the fastest connection, significantly reducing travel time compared to conventional trains. It is advisable to check the Shinkansen timetables in advance to plan your journey optimally.

6. Does the Takayama-Hokuriku Area Tourist Pass also cover JR ordinary trains and limited express services in the region?

Yes, in addition to the Hokuriku Shinkansen, the Takayama-Hokuriku Area Tourist Pass provides unlimited rides on designated JR ordinary trains and Limited Express services. This comprehensive coverage allows you to explore various destinations within the Kansai and Chubu Hokuriku areas, including places like Hida Takayama and Gero Onsen, with flexibility.

7. Which specific bus routes are included in the Takayama-Hokuriku Area Tourist Pass for destinations like Shirakawa-go and Kanazawa?

The Takayama-Hokuriku Area Tourist Pass includes coverage for specific bus lines essential for regional travel. These include the Nohi bus, Hokutetsu bus, and the Kaetsuno World Heritage bus, which facilitate access to popular destinations such as Shirakawa-go and the areas around Kanazawa.

8. How many times can I use reserved seats on conventional JR lines with the Takayama-Hokuriku Area Tourist Pass?

The number of reserved seat uses on conventional JR lines with the Takayama-Hokuriku Area Tourist Pass depends on when it was booked. Passes booked before October 2023 allow for 4 reserved seats, while passes booked after October 2023 offer 6 reserved seats on these conventional lines (zairaisen), enhancing comfort and convenience for your journeys.

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