Hokuriku Arch Pass

Although the Japan Rail Pass is no longer a good value unless you travel very extensively some regional rail passes are worth considering. Hokuriku Arch Pass costs ¥30,000, is valid for 7 consecutive days and covers the area shown on these maps.





https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/t...iku-arch-pass/

If you are travelling to Kanazawa from NRT or KIX airport you might like to consider getting a Hokuriku Arch Pass especially since it also covers Nagano, Kyoto, Nara and Osaka.

Approximate fares with reserved seats without a Hokuriku Arch Pass are:

Narita Airport - Tokyo : Narita Express 61 mins ¥3,070
Tokyo - Kanazawa : Hokuriku Shinkansen 2h27mins ¥14,380
KIX - Kanazawa : Haruka, Thunderbird, Hokuriku Shinkansen 3h5mins ¥10,900

So it may be cheaper to buy individual tickets for travelling to/from Kanazawa. However, most of the rail travel on day trips during the Do (worth ¥12,240) will also be covered by the Hokuriku Arch Pass.

More information on Hokuriku Arch Pass may be found at: https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2361_arch.html.

Alternatively a JR Hokuriku Area Pass valid for 4 days for ¥7,000 is a must for anybody coming on day trips on Saturday and Sunday as short distance (18-22 minutes) Shinkansen rides between Kanazawa and Toyama cost ¥2,860~¥3,390.

A JR Hokuriku Area Pass may be reserved using JR-WEST ONLINE TRAIN RESERVATION and exchanged at Kanazawa Station.