{"id":22637,"date":"2026-10-02T13:22:47","date_gmt":"2026-10-02T11:22:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog?p=22637"},"modified":"2026-10-02T13:22:47","modified_gmt":"2026-10-02T11:22:47","slug":"hokuriku-arch-pass-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/hokuriku-arch-pass-guide","title":{"rendered":"JR Hokuriku Arch Pass: The New Golden Route, Price &#038; Is It Worth It?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/regional-passes\/hokuriku-arch-pass\">Hokuriku Arch Pass<\/a> is a <strong>7-day regional rail ticket <\/strong>for tourists offered by JR East and JR West. It offers unlimited travel along the New Golden Route connecting Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka via the scenic Hokuriku region, including Nagano, Toyama, Kanazawa, and Fukui.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Instead of taking the direct Tokaido route between Tokyo and Kansai, you travel <strong>via the Hokuriku Shinkansen <\/strong>through central Japan and the Sea of Japan side. The pass also covers useful airport transfers, including connections from Narita Airport (NRT) and Kansai International Airport (KIX).<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"fasc-button banner-button-shortcode fasc-size-large fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium ico-fa fasc-ico-after fa-chevron-circle-right fasc-style-bold\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/regional-passes\/hokuriku-arch-pass\">Buy your Hokuriku Arch Pass<\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"toc_white no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Table of Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#Hokuriku_Arch_Pass_key_details\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">1<\/span> Hokuriku Arch Pass key details<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Hokuriku_Arch_Pass_coverage_Map_and_travel_area\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">2<\/span> Hokuriku Arch Pass coverage: Map and travel area<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Covered_trains\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">3<\/span> Covered trains<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Shinkansen_Limited_Express_and_JR_Lines\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">3.1<\/span> Shinkansen, Limited Express, and JR Lines<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Non-JR_Lines_included\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">3.2<\/span> Non-JR Lines included<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Hokuriku_Arch_Pass_price_where_to_buy\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">4<\/span> Hokuriku Arch Pass price &amp; where to buy<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Is_the_JR_Hokuriku_Arch_Pass_worth_it\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">5<\/span> Is the JR Hokuriku Arch Pass worth it?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Main_destinations_on_the_New_Golden_Route\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">6<\/span> Main destinations on the New Golden Route<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Nagano\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">6.1<\/span> Nagano<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Toyama_Kanazawa\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">6.2<\/span> Toyama &amp; Kanazawa<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Fukui\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">6.3<\/span> Fukui<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Tokyo_Kansai\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">6.4<\/span> Tokyo &amp; Kansai<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Hokuriku_Arch_Pass_vs_JR_Pass\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">7<\/span> Hokuriku Arch Pass vs. JR Pass<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Itinerary_ideas\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">8<\/span> Itinerary ideas<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#How_to_activate_use\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">9<\/span> How to activate &amp; use<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Seat_reservation\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">9.1<\/span> Seat reservation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Frequently_asked_questions\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">10<\/span> Frequently asked questions<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Does_the_Hokuriku_Arch_Pass_cover_the_Tokaido_Shinkansen\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">10.1<\/span> Does the Hokuriku Arch Pass cover the Tokaido Shinkansen?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Can_I_go_to_Shirakawa-go_with_the_Hokuriku_Arch_Pass\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">10.2<\/span> Can I go to Shirakawa-go with the Hokuriku Arch Pass?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Can_I_use_the_Hokuriku_Arch_Pass_for_a_round_trip_between_Tokyo_and_Osaka\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">10.3<\/span> Can I use the Hokuriku Arch Pass for a round trip between Tokyo and Osaka?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"Hokuriku_Arch_Pass_key_details\">Hokuriku Arch Pass key details<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Duration:<\/strong> 7 consecutive calendar days<\/li>\n<li><strong>Price:<\/strong> From \u00a535,000 for adults (\u00a517,500 for children)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Shinkansen:<\/strong> Covers ordinary-class reserved seats on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/hokuriku-shinkansen-jr-pass\">Hokuriku Shinkansen between Tokyo and Tsuruga<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Airport transfers:<\/strong> Includes the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/narita-express\">Narita Express (N&#8217;EX)<\/a> from Narita Airport, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/tokyo-monorail\">Tokyo Monorail<\/a> from Haneda Airport, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/haruka-express-kansai-airport\">Haruka Limited Express<\/a> from Kansai International Airport<\/li>\n<li><strong>Trains:<\/strong> Includes covered JR East and JR West Limited Express, Special Rapid, Rapid, and local services, including the Limited Express Thunderbird, Yamanote Line in Tokyo, and Osaka Loop Line<\/li>\n<li><strong>Main destinations covered:<\/strong> Tokyo, Nagano, Toyama, Kanazawa, Fukui, Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe, and Nara<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"custom-shortcode-element image-left\"><div class=\"image-container desktop\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/jr-regional-passes-cta-1.png\"  width=\"300\" height=\"200\" alt=\"Buy your Hokuriku Arch Pass\"><\/div><div class=\"content-container\"><div class=\"custom-title\">Unlimited travel within the Kansai and Hiroshima regions<\/div><div class=\"image-container mobile\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/jr-regional-passes-cta-1.png\"  width=\"300\" height=\"200\"  alt=\"Buy your Hokuriku Arch Pass\"><\/div><div class=\"custom-text\"><\/p>\n<p>Unlimited 7-day access to JR transport across the Hokuriku region, from Tokyo to Kyoto, Nara, and Osaka, to the Japanese Alps and Nagano's ski resorts.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/regional-passes\/hokuriku-arch-pass\" class=\"custom-button\">Buy your Hokuriku Arch Pass<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"Hokuriku_Arch_Pass_coverage_Map_and_travel_area\">Hokuriku Arch Pass coverage: Map and travel area<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_22667\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22667\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/hokuriku-arch-pass-coverage-area-map.webp\" alt=\"Hokuriku Arch Pass coverage map\" width=\"800\" height=\"654\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/hokuriku-arch-pass-coverage-area-map.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/hokuriku-arch-pass-coverage-area-map-300x245.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/hokuriku-arch-pass-coverage-area-map-768x628.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-22667\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hokuriku Arch Pass coverage map &#8211; Image by JR WEST<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Hokuriku Arch Pass covers<strong> travel between Tokyo and Kansai via the Hokuriku region<\/strong>, including major stops such as Nagano, Toyama, Kanazawa, Fukui, Kyoto, and Osaka. It also includes selected JR services in Tokyo and Kansai, as well as several non-JR railway sections along the route.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Covered_trains\">Covered trains<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Hokuriku Arch Pass covers much more than travel between Tokyo and Kanazawa. You can use it for long-distance <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/shinkansen-bullet-trains\">Shinkansen journeys<\/a>, airport transfers, local JR travel, and several non-JR lines along the route.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Shinkansen_Limited_Express_and_JR_Lines\">Shinkansen, Limited Express, and JR Lines<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Hokuriku Shinkansen:<\/strong> Between Tokyo and Tsuruga, including ordinary-class reserved seats<\/li>\n<li><strong>Narita Express (N&#8217;EX):<\/strong> Between Narita Airport and stations in the Tokyo area<\/li>\n<li><strong>Haruka Limited Express:<\/strong> Between Kansai International Airport and Osaka\/Kyoto<\/li>\n<li><strong>Thunderbird:<\/strong> Between Tsuruga and Kyoto\/Osaka<\/li>\n<li><strong>Joetsu Shinkansen:<\/strong> Covered between Tokyo and Takasaki<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tohoku\/Yamagata Shinkansen:<\/strong> Covered between Tokyo and Omiya<\/li>\n<li><strong>Yamanote Line:<\/strong> Covered for JR travel around central Tokyo<\/li>\n<li><strong>Osaka Loop Line:<\/strong> Covered for JR travel around central Osaka<\/li>\n<li><strong>Other JR services:<\/strong> Includes covered JR East and JR West local, Rapid, and Special Rapid trains within the pass area<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen are not covered. If you&#8217;re traveling from Tokyo to Kyoto or Osaka with this pass, you need to <strong>take the Hokuriku route<\/strong> rather than the direct Pacific-coast route.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Non-JR_Lines_included\">Non-JR Lines included<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Tokyo Monorail:<\/strong> Covered for the full trip between Haneda Airport and Hamamatsucho Station<\/li>\n<li><strong>IR Ishikawa Railway:<\/strong> Covered between Kanazawa and Tsubata when traveling straight through without getting off at an intermediate station<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ainokaze Toyama Railway:<\/strong> Covered between Toyama and Takaoka on local trains when traveling through the full covered section<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hapi-Line Fukui:<\/strong> Covered on local trains between Fukui and Echizen-Hanand\u014d<\/li>\n<li><strong>Noto Railway:<\/strong> Covered between Nanao and Wakuraonsen<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Some non-JR sections have specific conditions, so <strong>check your route <\/strong>before getting off at intermediate stations.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"fasc-button banner-button-shortcode fasc-size-large fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium ico-fa fasc-ico-after fa-chevron-circle-right fasc-style-bold\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/regional-passes\/hokuriku-arch-pass\">Buy your Hokuriku Arch Pass<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Hokuriku_Arch_Pass_price_where_to_buy\">Hokuriku Arch Pass price &amp; where to buy<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The current <strong>Hokuriku Arch Pass prices<\/strong> are as follows:<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background: #3793F4; color: #fff;\">\n<th><strong>Traveler<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>7-Day Price<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>Cost\/Day<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Adult<\/td>\n<td><strong>\u00a535,000<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\u00a55,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Child<\/td>\n<td><strong>\u00a517,500<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\u00a52,500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The child price applies to children<strong> between 6 and 11 years of age<\/strong>. Children under 6 generally do not need a pass if they don&#8217;t require their own reserved seat.<\/p>\n<p>JR West allows one adult or child pass holder to <strong>accompany up to two children ages 1 to 5 free of charge<\/strong>. A child pass is required in some cases, including when the child uses a reserved seat by themselves.<\/p>\n<p>The pass is only available to foreign visitors traveling in Japan with<strong> Temporary Visitor status<\/strong>. You&#8217;ll need to show your passport when you exchange your pass.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"fasc-button banner-button-shortcode fasc-size-large fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium ico-fa fasc-ico-after fa-chevron-circle-right fasc-style-bold\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/regional-passes\/hokuriku-arch-pass\">Buy your Hokuriku Arch Pass<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Is_the_JR_Hokuriku_Arch_Pass_worth_it\">Is the JR Hokuriku Arch Pass worth it?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Hokuriku Arch Pass offers great savings if you use it for a round-trip from Tokyo, or a one-way trip packed with day tours and airport transfer:<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background: #3793F4; color: #fff;\">\n<th><strong>Journey<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>Individual ticket<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>Hokuriku Arch Pass<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Narita Airport \u2192 Tokyo (Narita Express)<\/td>\n<td>\u00a53,070<\/td>\n<td>Included (free)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Tokyo \u2192 Nagano (Hokuriku Shinkansen)<\/td>\n<td>\u00a58,650<\/td>\n<td>Included (free)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Nagano \u2192 Kanazawa (Hokuriku Shinkansen)<\/td>\n<td>\u00a59,370<\/td>\n<td>Included (free)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Kanazawa \u2194 Toyama (Round-trip day tour)<\/td>\n<td>\u00a56,460<\/td>\n<td>Included (free)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Kanazawa \u2192 Kyoto (Shinkansen + Thunderbird)<\/td>\n<td>\u00a57,720<\/td>\n<td>Included (free)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Kyoto \u2194 Nara (Round-trip day tour)<\/td>\n<td>\u00a51,440<\/td>\n<td>Included (free)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Kyoto \u2192 Osaka (Special Rapid)<\/td>\n<td>\u00a5580<\/td>\n<td>Included (free)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Osaka \u2192 Kansai Airport (Haruka Express)<\/td>\n<td>\u00a52,900<\/td>\n<td>Included (free)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>TOTAL ESTIMATED EXPENSE<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>\u00a540,190<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>\u00a535,000<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>In this case, buying the <strong>Hokuriku Arch Pass saves you \u00a55,190<\/strong>. Plus, you get the flexibility to hop on and off local JR trains within the Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka metropolitan areas at no extra cost during those 7 days.<\/p>\n<p>The pass makes even more sense if you use it for a round-trip. A return trip covering the core route (Tokyo \u2192 Kanazawa \u2192 Kyoto \u2192 Osaka \u2192 Tokyo via the Hokuriku Shinkansen) would cost \u00a552,640 in individual tickets (Potential saving: around \u00a517,640).<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"fasc-button banner-button-shortcode fasc-size-large fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium ico-fa fasc-ico-after fa-chevron-circle-right fasc-style-bold\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/regional-passes\/hokuriku-arch-pass\">Buy your Hokuriku Arch Pass<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Main_destinations_on_the_New_Golden_Route\">Main destinations on the New Golden Route<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The New Golden Route gives you a very<strong> different Tokyo-to-Kansai trip<\/strong>, with mountain scenery, historic cities, coastal stops, and smaller destinations along the way.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Nagano\">Nagano<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Take the Hokuriku Shinkansen to<a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/nagano-travel-guide\"> Nagano<\/a>, where <strong>Zenkoji Temple<\/strong> is just over 1 mile from the station. You can walk there in around 25 to 30 minutes or take a local bus.<\/p>\n<p>Nagano is also a popular starting point for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/jigokudani-monkey-park\"><strong>Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park<\/strong><\/a>. The pass gets you to Nagano Station, but onward private and public train or bus services to the park are not included.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Toyama_Kanazawa\">Toyama &amp; Kanazawa<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Toyama is one of the main gateways to the <strong>Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route<\/strong>, famous for mountain scenery, the Kurobe Dam, and its huge spring snow walls.<\/p>\n<p>Once you arrive, you\u2019ll need to buy separate tickets for <strong>Toyama Chiho Railway<\/strong> and transportation on the Alpine Route itself.<\/p>\n<p>In <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/kanazawa-travel-guide\"><strong>Kanazawa<\/strong><\/a>, you can spend time at Kenrokuen Garden, Kanazawa Castle, Omicho Market, and the historic Higashi Chaya district.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_228\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-228\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-228\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/kenrokuen-garden-kanazawa.jpg\" alt=\"Kenrokuen Garden at Kanazawa\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/kenrokuen-garden-kanazawa.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/kenrokuen-garden-kanazawa-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/kenrokuen-garden-kanazawa-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-228\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kenrokuen Garden in Kanazawa &#8211; Photo by @Daderot (Wikimedia)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you want to visit <strong>Shirakawa-go<\/strong>, the UNESCO-listed mountain village known for its traditional thatched-roof farmhouses, the pass can take you as far as Kanazawa or Toyama. From there, you\u2019ll need to buy a separate bus ticket to reach the village.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Fukui\">Fukui<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Hokuriku Shinkansen now reaches <strong>Tsuruga<\/strong>, making Fukui an easy stop to add along the route.<\/p>\n<p>Highlights include Tsuruga, the Tojinbo cliffs, and the <strong>Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum<\/strong>. The pass covers the main JR journey through Fukui, but some attractions require extra local transport.<\/p>\n<p>For the Dinosaur Museum, you\u2019ll need to change at Fukui for the <strong>Echizen Railway to Katsuyama<\/strong>, then continue by bus or taxi.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Tokyo_Kansai\">Tokyo &amp; Kansai<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The pass is also useful after you reach <strong>Japan&#8217;s bigger cities<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>In <strong>Tokyo<\/strong>, you can use covered JR services such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/yamanote-line\">Yamanote Line<\/a> while sightseeing. In Kyoto, <strong>Osaka, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/nara-jr-pass\">Nara<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/kobe-travel-guide\">Kobe<\/a><\/strong>, covered JR local and rapid trains can take care of many day-to-day journeys.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12625\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/shinsekai-osaka.jpg\" alt=\"Shinsekai, Osaka\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/shinsekai-osaka.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/shinsekai-osaka-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/shinsekai-osaka-768x480.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Private subway and railway networks are generally separate, so you&#8217;ll still need another ticket or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/using-japanese-ic-cards\">IC card<\/a> for services such as Tokyo Metro, Osaka Metro, Hankyu, or Keihan.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"fasc-button banner-button-shortcode fasc-size-large fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium ico-fa fasc-ico-after fa-chevron-circle-right fasc-style-bold\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/regional-passes\/hokuriku-arch-pass\">Buy your Hokuriku Arch Pass<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Hokuriku_Arch_Pass_vs_JR_Pass\">Hokuriku Arch Pass vs. JR Pass<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Hokuriku Arch Pass is designed for travelers whose trip centers on one region and one route. The nationwide JR Pass gives much broader coverage if your itinerary is more wide-ranging.<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background: #3793F4; color: #fff;\">\n<td><strong>Pass<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Adult Price<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Days<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Best For<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Tokyo\u2013Kansai Route<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Hokuriku Arch Pass<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>\u00a535,000<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>7<\/td>\n<td>Tokyo, Hokuriku, and Kansai<\/td>\n<td>Via Nagano, Kanazawa, Fukui and Tsuruga<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Japan Rail Pass \u2014 Ordinary<\/td>\n<td>\u00a553,000*<\/td>\n<td>7<\/td>\n<td>Longer nationwide trips<\/td>\n<td>Tokaido or Hokuriku route<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The Hokuriku Arch Pass is <strong>cheaper than the 7-day nationwide JR Pass<\/strong>, but the two passes suit very different trips.<\/p>\n<p>Choose the <strong>Hokuriku Arch Pass<\/strong> if your itinerary is focused on Tokyo, Nagano, Toyama, Kanazawa, Fukui, Kyoto, and Osaka. You\u2019ll travel between Tokyo and Kansai via Hokuriku, rather than taking the direct Tokaido Shinkansen.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>nationwide JR Pass<\/strong> gives you much more freedom to travel beyond this route. It\u2019s a better fit for trips that also include places such as Hiroshima, Kyushu, Tohoku, or Hokkaido.<\/p>\n<p>If you simply need to get from <strong>Tokyo to Kyoto or Osaka<\/strong>, neither pass is automatically the cheapest choice. If you are making that journey once and do not plan to explore Hokuriku or take several other long-distance trips, individual train tickets may cost less.<\/p>\n<p class=\"note\">For a full comparison of the<strong> routes, coverage, and costs<\/strong>, see our<a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/hokuriku-arch-pass-vs-jr-pass\"> Hokuriku Arch Pass vs. JR Pass guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Itinerary_ideas\">Itinerary ideas<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With 7 days to use the pass, you can combine the main <strong>New Golden Route stops<\/strong> without rushing between them.<\/p>\n<p>For a ready-made route, see our<a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/hokuriku-arch-pass-itinerary\"> 7-day Hokuriku Arch Pass itinerary from Tokyo to Kanazawa and Osaka<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12992\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12992\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-12992 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/kyoto-toji-temple.jpg\" alt=\"Toji temple in Kyoto\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/kyoto-toji-temple.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/kyoto-toji-temple-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/kyoto-toji-temple-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12992\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Toji temple in Kyoto<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span id=\"How_to_activate_use\">How to activate &amp; use<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When you buy the Hokuriku Arch Pass, you\u2019ll receive an e-ticket or\u00a0 a physical voucher needed to <strong>activate your pass in Japan<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Once you arrive in Japan:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Take your passport and your proof of purchase to a <strong>JR exchange location<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Activate your Hokuriku Arch Pass.<\/li>\n<li>Choose the date you want your<strong> 7-day validity period<\/strong> to start.<\/li>\n<li>Keep your passport with you while using the pass.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Make sure you activate the pass within the validity period stated on your purchase documents. Once the pass start date has been set, you cannot change it.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Seat_reservation\">Seat reservation<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Hokuriku Arch Pass includes <strong>ordinary-class reserved seats<\/strong> on covered Shinkansen and limited express trains.<\/p>\n<p>You can reserve seats at:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>JR ticket vending machines<\/li>\n<li>JR ticket offices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>At JR West machines, the <strong>first six seat reservations<\/strong> can be made using the ticket machine. From the seventh reservation onward, use a JR ticket office.<\/p>\n<p>Reserve ahead if you&#8217;re planning to use the <strong>Kagayaki<\/strong>, which is an all-reserved-seat Hokuriku Shinkansen service, or if you&#8217;re traveling during busy periods.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Frequently_asked_questions\">Frequently asked questions<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span id=\"Does_the_Hokuriku_Arch_Pass_cover_the_Tokaido_Shinkansen\">Does the Hokuriku Arch Pass cover the Tokaido Shinkansen?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>No.<\/strong> The Tokaido Shinkansen between Tokyo, Kyoto, and Shin-Osaka is not included. With this pass, you travel between Tokyo and Kansai through the Hokuriku region, changing at Tsuruga for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/thunderbird-express-train\">Thunderbird<\/a> toward Kyoto or Osaka.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Can_I_go_to_Shirakawa-go_with_the_Hokuriku_Arch_Pass\">Can I go to Shirakawa-go with the Hokuriku Arch Pass?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The pass takes you<strong> partway to Shirakawa-go<\/strong>. With your Hokuriku Arch Pass, you can travel by train to Kanazawa or Toyama, both common starting points for the village. 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