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Stunning panoramic view of Tateyama Kurobe Dam and its turquoise reservoir, surrounded by lush mountains and snow-capped peaks, highlighting the scenic routes covered by the Hokuriku Arch Pass.
Kyoto Tower stands tall against a clear blue sky, framed by modern buildings and a bustling bus station, illustrating the convenient transport options in the Kansai region with the JR Pass.
Tokyo Station's iconic red brick Marunouchi Building, with a spacious plaza and surrounding skyscrapers, symbolizes a key hub for exploring Tokyo and the Kanto region using the JR Pass.
Scenic view of Japan's Tateyama Kurobe Dam lake, with lush green forests and majestic snow-capped mountains, a natural beauty perfect for exploring with the Hokuriku Arch Pass.
Kanazawa Station's distinctive Tsuzumi-mon Gate, a blend of traditional and modern aesthetics, welcomes travelers with a JR Pass to explore Hokuriku's charming city of Kanazawa.

Japan JR Hokuriku Arch Pass (Delivery to Multiple Countries)


Please present your passport on-site

  • We offer mail delivery services from Taiwan and Hong Kong. You can exchange and activate your product immediately upon arrival in Japan at a designated counter.
  • Enjoy unlimited rides on designated trains for 7 consecutive days and easily travel throughout the Kansai, Tokyo, and Hokuriku regions.
  • Taking the Limited Express Thunderbird, the round trip between Osaka and Tsuruga takes only about 1 hour and 25 minutes.
  • A round trip between Tokyo and Tsuruga takes approximately 3 hours and 10 minutes by taking the Hokuriku Shinkansen Kagayaki.
  • It is accessible by JR lines in the Keihanshin area and Tokyo; the Kansai and Narita Airport Limited Express trains also provide easy access to the city center in just one hour.

Product Info

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- Ticket Introduction -

  • Arch Pass
    With a Hokuriku Arch Pass, you can enjoy unlimited rides on the Hokuriku Shinkansen (Tokyo to Kanazawa), limited express, and local (including rapid) trains within the pass's validity period, including reserved seats in ordinary cars and the entire Tokyo Monorail line. This eliminates the need to buy tickets before each trip and removes language barriers.
  • Usage period: You need to specify the expected usage date when redeeming (within 30 days from the date of redemption), and the usage period is 7 consecutive days starting from the date of commencement.
  • When reserving a reserved seat, please present your JR PASS directly at the green window or green ticket machine to reserve (seat reservation). It is not possible to reserve a reserved seat in advance before exchanging it for a JR PASS.
    For instructions on reserving seats on-site, please refer to the official website .
  • For detailed information on the scope of use of the tickets, please refer to the official website .
  • Tickets must be redeemed at designated counters in Japan. Please refer to the official website for redemption locations.

- Solution Content -

[TW] Taiwan Shipping:
1. Mailing method: Regular registered mail
2. Delivery time: 4 business days (excluding local holidays)

[HK] Hong Kong Mail:
1. Mailing method: Regular mail
2. Shipping time:
Downtown: 4 working days (excluding local public holidays)
Outside the city center: 6 working days (excluding local public holidays) Ma Wan, Lo Wu, Lok Ma Chau (restricted area), Mai Po, Man Kam To, Ta Kwu Ling, Tap Mun, Mui Wo, Po Toi Island, Tai O, Tung Lung Island, Tung Ping Chau, Peng Chau, Lamma Island, Cheung Chau, Pui O

【KR】Shipping from South Korea:
1. Mailing method: Regular mail
2. Delivery time: 5 business days (excluding local holidays)

[SG] Singapore Shipping:
1. Mailing method: Regular mail
2. Delivery time: 6 business days (excluding local holidays)

【MY】Malaysia Shipping:
1. Mailing method: Regular mail
2. Shipping time:
Downtown (West Malaysia): 2 working days (excluding local public holidays)
Outside the city center (East Malaysia): 4 working days (excluding local public holidays).

[PH] Mail from the Philippines:
1. Mailing method: Regular mail
2. Shipping time:
Downtown Manila: 9 working days (excluding local holidays) Outside downtown Manila: 12 working days (excluding local holidays) Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao

【AU】Australia Shipping:
1. Mailing method: Regular mail
2. Delivery time: 4 business days (excluding local holidays)

【TH】Thailand Shipping:
1. Mailing method: Regular mail
2. Shipping time:
City center: 3 working days (excluding local holidays) Bangkok, Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani, Samut Prakan, Nakhon Pathom, Samut Sakhon. Outside the city center: 6 working days (excluding local holidays) North of Uttaradit, South of Chumphon, other provinces.

【VI】Vietnam Mail:
1. Mailing method: Regular mail
2. Delivery time: 8 business days (excluding local holidays)

Service range

Service range

Use the JR PASS to visit famous attractions in Hokuriku

Kanazawa Station's distinctive Tsuzumi-mon Gate, a blend of traditional and modern aesthetics, welcomes travelers with a JR Pass to explore Hokuriku's charming city of Kanazawa.

Refund Process

JR Pass ticket cancellation Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) document, showing steps for tearing off the laser label and barcode from the exchange order for refunds.

Purchase Notice

  • Please note that only passes departing within 3 months are available for booking 
  • JR tickets operate under a registration system, with a very complicated booking process. Therefore, please make sure to provide the correct required info when booking, failure to do so may result in ticket issue delay, travelers will be held liable and surcharges will apply to booking changes
  • Guests are advised to book JR Pass at least 14 - 21 days before their departure for Japan. The date you select when booking is the date you leave for Japan, not the date you plan to use JR PASS
  • Please double-check the personal info and English wording when booking. Once a booking is confirmed, any booking changes will incur handling fees

Includes/Excludes

  • Postage fee for physical vouchers (MCO)
  • Reserved seats on the Hokuriku Shinkansen (Tsuruga ⇔ Tokyo)
  • Reserved seats on limited express trains such as HARUKA and THUNDERBIRD (reservations must be made in advance. Some trains have all seats reserved and no unreserved seats available.)
  • JR West and JR East lines' new rapid, express, and local trains
  • Tokyo Monorail (Haneda Airport ↔︎Hamamatsucho)
  • IR Ishikawa Railway (between Kanazawa and Tsubata) (However, this service is only applicable when using local or limited express trains passing through these two stations. It does not apply to disembarking at other IR Ishikawa Railway stations within or outside this section.)
  • Ainokaze Toyama Railway (between Toyama and Takaoka) [However, this service is only valid for regular trains passing through these two stations. It does not apply to alighting at other stations along the Ainokaze Toyama Railway, either within or outside this section.]
  • HAPI-LINE Fukui Line [Echizen-Hado to Fukui section] (However, this only applies when traveling on a local train through these two stations. It does not apply when disembarking at stations on the HAPI-LINE Fukui Line beyond this section, except for Echizen-Hado and Fukui.)
  • Personal expenses
  • Other expenses not mentioned above
  • Tokaido Shinkansen (Shin-Osaka ⇔ Tokyo), Sanyo Shinkansen (Shin-Osaka ⇔ Hakata)

Eligible Users

Ineligible Nationalities/Regions

  • Japan

Notes

  • Travelers entering Japan under the entry status of "Temporary Visitor", non-Japan nationals visiting Japan for tourism purposes (student/work/working holiday visa holders are ineligible)

Reminders

  • JR tickets operate under a registration system with a very complicated booking process. Therefore, please ensure that you have provided the required information in order to make a purchase. Please bear in mind that KKday is not liable for any delays due to insufficient or incorrect information provided by travelers

  • Children require a child pass if occupying a seat in a reserved-seat carriage or traveling alone

  • Luggage Restrictions: Passengers may bring up to two pieces of luggage, not including carry-ons and smaller 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

  • [Refund Policy] To request a refund, the voucher does not need to be mailed back to the KKday office. Simply upload a photo of the torn "laser silver tag" and "barcode" in the customer service chat to receive the refund. Please refer to the images in the "Refund Process" above.

How to Redeem Your Voucher

How to Use Your Voucher

  • Please present your passport on-site
Present your MCO voucher and passport at the designated ticket counters within 3 months after the ticket issue date to redeem JR PASS

Validity Period

  • Valid for use within 3month(s) from the date of issue; Invalid after expiration
  • Please refer to the "DATE OF ISSUE発行月日" on the MCO voucher for the issue date info, the ticket will remain valid for 3 months from the date of issue (booking day)
  • Valid for 7 days after the first use; Invalid after expiration

Cancellation Policy

  • MCO vouchers that have not been exchanged for physical tickets can be refunded within 12 months from the issue date by contacting KKday Customer Service. A 10% cancellation fee based on the ticket value will be charged. Refunds or reissues are not available for lost, stolen, or partially used vouchers.
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. What train types and services are included with the Hokuriku Arch Pass?

The Hokuriku Arch Pass provides unlimited rides on designated Japan Railways (JR) trains, including the Hokuriku Shinkansen (Kagayaki, Hakutaka, Tsurugi), limited express, rapid, and local trains within the covered area. This includes ordinary car reserved and non-reserved seats, facilitating travel across the Osaka, Hokuriku, and Tokyo rail network.

2. Does the Hokuriku Arch Pass cover the Yamanote Line in Tokyo?

Yes, the Hokuriku Arch Pass covers the JR Yamanote Line in Tokyo. Since the Yamanote Line is a Japan Railways (JR) line, it falls within the unlimited access provided by the pass for the Tokyo metropolitan area, making it convenient for getting around key sightseeing spots within the city.

3. Who is the Hokuriku Arch Pass most suitable for?

The Hokuriku Arch Pass is ideal for foreign tourists planning to travel extensively between Osaka, Kyoto, the Hokuriku region (e.g., Kanazawa, Toyama), and Tokyo within a 7-day period. It offers convenience and potentially streamlines travel for those who utilize bullet trains and limited express services for multiple long-distance journeys.

4. How can one purchase the Japan JR Hokuriku Arch Pass?

The Japan JR Hokuriku Arch Pass can be purchased online through authorized travel platforms. For instance, you can book through KKday to arrange for delivery of your Exchange Order to your home address before your trip, which simplifies the process of obtaining your pass. Once in Japan, you exchange this order for the physical pass at designated JR stations.

5. Which major cities and regions does the Hokuriku Arch Pass cover?

The Hokuriku Arch Pass offers extensive coverage connecting major regions across Japan. It includes unlimited travel within Osaka, Kyoto, the Hokuriku region (such as Kanazawa, Toyama, and Fukui), and the Tokyo metropolitan area. This allows for seamless travel between Japan's key urban centers and scenic coastal areas.

6. What famous attractions can be accessed using the Hokuriku Arch Pass?

The Hokuriku Arch Pass allows travelers to reach various iconic attractions within its coverage area. Notable examples include the sprawling Kenrokuen Garden in Kanazawa, the fascinating Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum, and the vibrant city centers of Osaka, Kyoto, and Tokyo, facilitating easy access to these popular sightseeing spots.

7. How many days is the Japan JR Hokuriku Arch Pass valid for consecutive use?

The Japan JR Hokuriku Arch Pass is valid for 7 consecutive days from the date of activation. This allows travelers to plan a week-long itinerary, making the most of the unlimited rail network access across the Osaka, Hokuriku, and Tokyo regions without worrying about daily ticket purchases.

8. Are there any specific eligibility requirements for purchasing the Hokuriku Arch Pass?

Yes, the Hokuriku Arch Pass is exclusively available to foreign tourists entering Japan with a 'Temporary Visitor' status stamp in their passport. It is not available for purchase or use by Japanese citizens or foreign residents living in Japan. You must present your non-Japanese passport upon exchange in Japan.

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