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Highlights

  • Enjoy unlimited access to JR trains in the region along with buses connecting Takayama, Shirakawa-go, and Kanazawa for four days using this 4 Day Hokuriku Area Pass.
  • This single rail pass grants you unrestricted travel across major cities in Hokuriku over a span of four days.
  • Use newly launched digital redemption machines to skip lines when obtaining your JR Pass.
  • Explore famous landmarks such as the Kenrokuen Garden, Eiheiji Temple, and three dinosaur museums located in Katsuyama Fukui with this pass.
  • Travel on The Sanyo Shinkansen, Hokuriku Shinkansen, express trains, local trains, and explore on your own schedule within Hokuriku using this pass.

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Experience smooth travel across the Hokuriku region with this 4-day Hokuriku Area Pass. Plan your journey to Japan's largest island from home by booking online and redeeming your voucher for a rail pass upon arrival.

This convenient pass allows unlimited exploration of Hokuriku, eliminating the need to purchase separate tickets for each train or bus ride during your trip.

Discover iconic Japanese landmarks

Your adventure includes visits to renowned sites like Kenrokuen Garden and Eiheiji Temple. Explore dinosaur museums in Katsuyama Fukui and marvel at Tojinbou's dramatic cliffs, perfect for sunset views. The pass covers travel on the Sanyo Shinkansen, Hokuriku Shinkansen, express trains, and local services.

Inclusions & Exclusions

  • 4-Day Hokuriku Area Pass
  • Non-reserved seats on limited express trains within the area
  • Local JR lines within the validity area
  • Personal expenses

This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.

Must Know

  • Ensure you have your travel documents ready before boarding; this includes passports, ID cards, and valid visas.
  • This pass is exclusively for foreigners with a ‘Temporary Visitor’ visa stamp on their passport.
  • The area pass allows unlimited travel within the designated map areas but cannot be used on the HOKURIKU SHINKANSEN bullet train (Kurobe-Unazukionsen-Tokyo).
  • For convenience, use digital redemption machines to obtain your JR Pass and skip traditional lines.

Ticket Delivery

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

  • Please display your mobile voucher along with the passport and exchange it for a physical ticket at your exchange location.

Ticket Redemption Points

  • Physical tickets can be procured by scanning the QR code of the e-ticket and non-Japanese passport at the green ticket-vending machines.

  • If the machine breaks down or the passport has no IC chip, please proceed to the JR-WEST ticket office to exchange the physical ticket.

  • You can redeem your tickets from any one of the multiple exchange locations.

  • For more information about exchange locations and operating hours, please check the link for details about the redemption counters & their operating hours.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.

Frequently asked questions

Clear answers to the most common questions travelers ask before booking this experience.

Booking FAQs

The pass can be used for unlimited travel in the valid area of the map attached here. Keep your travel documents (passports, ID cards, valid visas) ready before boarding. This pass is valid only for foreigners with a ‘Temporary Visitor’ visa stamp on their passports. The pass can be used for the Himi, Johana, or Nanao lines only if not alighted from the IR Ishikawa Railway (Kanazawa-Tsubata) or the Ainokaze Toyama Railway (Takaoka-Toyama). This pass cannot be used on the bullet train "HOKURIKU SHINKANSEN" (Kurobe-Unazukionsen-Tokyo), the IR Ishikawa Railway, or the Ainokaze Toyama Railway.

Skip-the-line benefits do not apply to mandatory security checks at train stations or attractions.

The pass allows unlimited travel, enabling you to visit famous landmarks like Kenrokuen Garden and Eiheiji Temple in your own time.

Ensure you have your passport with a ‘Temporary Visitor’ visa stamp ready before boarding, as it's required to use this pass.

Yes, taking photos during your travels is allowed; just ensure you follow any specific rules set by train or bus operators.

The pass can be redeemed using digital machines at stations. Arrive on time to avoid missing out on your travel plans for the day.

There is no specific dress code, but it's advisable to wear comfortable clothing suitable for train and bus journeys.

Standard baggage policies apply; carry only what you need as space can be limited on trains and buses.

The pass includes unlimited travel on JR trains, local lines, and buses between Takayama, Shirakawa-go, and Kanazawa within its validity period.

Personal expenses are not covered by the pass; you will need to budget for meals, entry fees at attractions, and other personal costs.

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