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30 Things to Do Around Kanazawa & Where to Stay
As the terminus of the Hokuriku Shinkansen Line from Tokyo and Thunderbird rapid services from Osaka and Kyoto, Kanazawa is readily accessible from Japan’s major urban centers and as such, a popu...How to Get to Fukui
Tucked-away in the northwest corner of Central Japan, Fukui remains a somewhat unknown destination for many international visitors. Readily accessible using the Hokuriku Shinkansen from Tokyo and...10 Things to Do in Fukui & Where to Stay
Fukui is one of those prefectures in the Japan which flies under the radar for both Japanese and international travelers. Tucked away in the north-west corner of Central Japan, Fukui is easy to m...From Kanazawa: How To Get To The Snow Monkey Park
Kanazawa is a charming coastal city which, in recent years, has established itself as an overnight or multi-day stop on the route between Tokyo, Kyoto or Osaka. As the northern terminus of the Ho...Hokuriku Shinkansen (Tokyo–Nagano–Toyama–Kanazawa–Tsuruga)
Known by many international visitors simply as the ‘Bullet Train’, Japan’s 'Shinkansen' network connects major cities with high-speed train services that operate on various Shinkansen lines. On t...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:--...Limited Express Thunderbird (Osaka–Kyoto–Tsuruga)
For many visitors, the Limited Express Thunderbird will be their mode of transport to and from Osaka, Kyoto and Central Japan via Kanazawa using the Hokuriku Shinkansen transfer at Tsuruga. On th...Limited Express Thunderbird Timetable
NOTE: Currently the Limited Express Thunderbird has ended direct operation between Osaka/Kyoto and Kanazawa. The new route runs between Osaka/Kyoto and Tsuruga where you can transfer to the newly...Komatsu Airport
Located around 30km to the southwest of Kanazawa, Komatsu Airport (KMQ) handles mostly domestic air traffic with a small number of flights heading to international destinations including Hong Kon...
