The journey from Tokyo to Osaka and Kyoto is quick and easy on the T?kaid? Shinkansen — but it’s also expensive, and you miss a lot along the way. An alternative is to take a slower, meandering route via Nagano, Kanazawa, and the Japan Sea coast — using the money-saving Hokuriku Arch Pass to ride the Hokuriku Shinkansen.
Update: As of March 16, 2024, you can take the Hokuriku Shinkansen as far as Fukui Prefecture. Read on to see what exactly you can do with the Hokuriku Arch Pass, including a sample itinerary.
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