Hokuriku Shinkansen Timetable
The Hokuriku Shinkansen Line runs from Tokyo Station to Tsuruga Station and is one of primary transport routes through Central Japan. On this page you will find the following information:
— Timetable from Tokyo to Nagano, Kanazawa and Tsuruga
— Timetable from Nagano, Kanazawa and Tsuruga to Tokyo
— Hokuriku Shinkansen Line Map
Enroute between Tokyo and Kanazawa-Tsuruga, all services on the Hokuriku Shinkansen line stop at stations including Ueno, Omiya, Takasaki, Karuizawa, Nagano, Iiyama, Toyama, Kanazawa, Fukui and others (depending on the service you choose). For more information, see our ‘Hokuriku Shinkansen’ main page.
TIMETABLE FROM TOKYO TO NAGANO, KANAZAWA & TSURUGA
Frequent services run from Tokyo to Kanazawa and Tsuruga and the reverse journey of Tsuruga and Kanazawa to Tokyo with all trains stopping at Nagano Station. The earliest service from Tokyo to Kanazawa and Tsuruga, departs Tokyo at 06:16, arriving in Nagano at 07:38, Kanazawa at 08:45 and Tsuruga at 9:34. There is also an earlier service from Nagano to Kanazawa, departing at 06:11 and arriving at 07:38 respectively. The earliest train from Kanazawa to Tsuruga departs at 6:00 and arrives in Tsuruga at 6:57.
The last service from Tokyo to Kanazawa departs at 21:04 and arrives at Nagano at 22:25 followed by Kanazawa at 23:32. There are also two later services from Tokyo stopping all stations to Nagano, where the train terminates. The last of these services – and the final shinkansen of the day – departs Tokyo at 22:08 and arrives in Nagano at 23:52. The last train from Kanazawa to Tsuruga departs at 22:34 and arrives at 23:31.
TIMETABLE FROM TSURUGA, KANAZAWA & NAGANO TO TOKYO
Services start from both Tsuruga and Kanazawa with the ones starting from Kanazawa to Tokyo running frequently. All trains running on this line stop at Nagano Station as well. The earliest service from Kanazawa to Tokyo, departs Kanazawa at 06:02 and stops at Nagano at 07:08 before arriving in Tokyo at 8:29. The earliest train from Tsuruga departs at 6:11, is in Kanazawa at 7:03, in Nagano at 8:08 and in Tokyo at 9:32.
The last service from Tsuruga and Kanazawa to Tokyo departs from Tsuruga at 20:11, arrives in Kanazawa at 21:03 and stops at Nagano at 22:11 before terminating in Tokyo at 23:32. Following this service, there is a final train departing Kanazawa at 21:35 and stopping all stations to Nagano, where it terminates at 23:52. The last shinkansen of the night leaves Tsuruga at 22:28 and arrives in Kanazawa at 23:27 before terminating at Toyama Station at 23:50.
HOKURIKU SHINKANSEN LINE MAP
Running from Tokyo Station to Kanazawa Station, the Hokuriku Shinkansen stops at the following stations:
Tokyo / Ueno / Omiya / Kumagaya / Honjo-Waseda / Takasaki / Annaka-Haruna / Karuizawa / Sakudaira / Ueda / Nagano / Iiyama / Joetsu-Myoko / Itoigawa / Kurobe-Unazukionsen / Toyama / Shin-Takaoka / Kanazawa
Further information and tips for using the Hokuriku Shinkansen to travel to and from Nagano can be found through our ‘How To Get To Nagano’ page.
PLAN YOUR VISIT TO JAPAN
The Hokuriku Shinkansen is just one part of Japan’s fantastic rail network. Unfathomable in its size and efficiency, moving around the country by train is easy and comfortable opening-up all regions of Japan for exploration. Our ‘Plan Your Visit’ page has everything you need to know about visiting Japan – from tips on the best time to travel, times to avoid, entering and exiting the country, money matters, staying connected, accommodation, staying safe and healthy and plenty more to ensure that you get the most out of your time here.
