Travel Pass · Chubu & Hokuriku
Hokuriku Arch Pass
Chubu & Hokuriku🚄 JRFrom ¥35,000
Overview
Overview
A JR East and JR West pass for international visitors that lets you travel in an arc along the Sea of Japan side, from Tokyo on the Hokuriku Shinkansen to Nagano, Toyama and Kanazawa, then via Tsuruga and Kyoto to Osaka and Kansai Airport. From March 14, 2026, the Tokyo metropolitan area and lines such as the Chuo and Oito lines were added to the free area, with unlimited rides for 7 days.
- Who can buy
- Only for travelers with a passport issued by a country other than Japan and Temporary Visitor status. Adults are 12 and over, children 6–11
- Coverage
- Hokuriku Shinkansen (Tokyo–Tsuruga), the JR East Tokyo metropolitan area and lines such as the Chuo and Oito lines, JR West's Hokuriku and Kyoto-Osaka-Kobe areas, the entire Tokyo Monorail, Noto Railway Nanao–Wakura-Onsen, and IR Ishikawa Railway Kanazawa–Tsubata, Ainokaze Toyama Railway Takaoka–Toyama and Hapi-Line Fukui Fukui–Echizen-Hanando (pass-through use only for these three)
- Validity
- 7 consecutive days from the first day of use
Prices
Prices
7 days (adult)¥35,000
7 days (child, ages 6–11)¥17,500
Revised on March 14, 2026 (previous prices: ¥30,000 for adults, ¥15,000 for children)
Prices are as of the date shown and can change. Check the official website before you buy.
Coverage
What’s included
✓ What’s included
- ✓Reserved and non-reserved seats in Ordinary Cars on the Hokuriku Shinkansen between Tokyo and Tsuruga
- ✓Ordinary Cars on JR East and JR West limited express, express, rapid and local trains within the free area
- ✓Entire Tokyo Monorail
- ✓Noto Railway Nanao–Wakura-Onsen
✕ Not included
- ✕Tokaido Shinkansen and Sanyo Shinkansen
- ✕Green Cars and GranClass (extra charge)
- ✕Getting on or off at intermediate stations on the IR Ishikawa Railway, Ainokaze Toyama Railway and Hapi-Line Fukui
💺 Seat reservations
Reserved seats in Ordinary Cars on the Hokuriku Shinkansen and limited express trains can be booked at no extra charge. You must get a seat reservation ticket before boarding. Switching to a reserved seat on board is not possible
Best For
Best for
- ★Travelers going from Tokyo through Hokuriku to Kyoto and Osaka
- ★Travelers combining Kanazawa and Toyama with Nagano, Matsumoto and Hakuba
- ★Travelers arriving and departing via different airports in Tokyo and Osaka
💰 Is it worth it?
According to JR East's official estimate, an adult traveling Narita Airport to Kanazawa, Kanazawa to Nagano and Nagano to Narita Airport on regular fares pays about ¥38,000, making the pass (¥35,000) the better deal
Where to Buy
Where to buy
- 🛒JR-EAST Train Reservation (online booking, pick up in Japan)
- 🛒JR-WEST ONLINE TRAIN RESERVATION (online booking)
- 🛒Eki Tabi Concierge counters and some stations within the free area
- 🛒Partner travel agencies overseas
How to Use
How to use
- 1Show your original passport when picking up the pass (copies not accepted)
- 2Get reserved seat tickets before boarding at a reserved-seat ticket machine, ticket office (Midori-no-madoguchi) or travel center
- 3Always carry your passport and show it when asked
Tips
Good to know
- !The Tokaido Shinkansen between Tokyo and Kyoto/Osaka is not covered. The pass assumes you travel via Hokuriku
- !You cannot buy or use two Hokuriku Arch Passes for the same period
- !The validity period cannot be changed, and no refunds are given once use has started
Areas
Main areas you can reach with this pass
KanazawaWeather and what to wear in Kanazawa →
Toyama / Tateyama Kurobe Alpine RouteWeather and what to wear in Toyama / Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route →
Nagano / Yudanaka-Shibu OnsenWeather and what to wear in Nagano / Yudanaka-Shibu Onsen →
Matsumoto / KamikochiWeather and what to wear in Matsumoto / Kamikochi →
HakubaWeather and what to wear in Hakuba →
Central TokyoWeather and what to wear in Central Tokyo →
KaruizawaWeather and what to wear in Karuizawa →
Kyoto CityWeather and what to wear in Kyoto City →Airport Access
Getting there from the airport
Getting Around
All routes
Tokyo → Nagano
Fastest: Approx. 1 hr 20 min (example timetable: Kagayaki 501)
🚄 Shinkansen🚌 Highway bus
Osaka → Kanazawa
Fastest: Fastest 2 hr 9 min (change at Tsuruga)
🚆 Limited express🚌 Highway bus🌙 Overnight bus
Kyoto → Kanazawa
Fastest: Thunderbird Kyoto–Tsuruga about 55 min + Hokuriku Shinkansen Tsurugi Tsuruga–Kanazawa about 57 min (timetable example) + transfer
🚆 Limited express🚌 Highway bus🌙 Overnight bus
Other Passes
Other travel passes for Chubu & Hokuriku
🎫 Combo ticket
🎫 Combo ticketAlpine-Takayama-Matsumoto Area Tourist Pass
Chubu & Hokuriku ・ 5 consecutive days (in 2026, usable from April 15 to November 10)
From ¥24,500
Prices, eligibility and covered lines are based on official information from the issuers (rail and bus companies). Conditions can change, so check the official website before you buy.
Last checked: 2026-10-08