Getting there
From Tokyo to Kanazawa
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By train
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Tokyo and Kanazawa are connected by the JR Hokuriku Shinkansen. The train ride takes 2.5 to 3 hours and costs about 14,000 yen. If you have the Japan Rail Pass or Hokuriku Arch Pass, the trip is fully covered. The Hokuriku Arch Pass is a great option since it nearly pays for a round trip between Tokyo and Kanazawa.
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By bus
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A highway bus ride between Tokyo and Kanazawa takes about 7-8 hours and costs between 6000 and 8000 yen, depending on the bus and travel date. There are both daytime and overnight buses. Discount bus companies like Willer Express offer one-way tickets starting at around 4500 yen.
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From Osaka to Kanazawa
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By train
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To get from Osaka to Kanazawa, take the JR Thunderbird limited express to Tsuruga, then transfer to the JR Hokuriku Shinkansen. The entire trip takes about 2.5 hours and costs around 9500 yen, fully covered by the Japan Rail Pass. International tourists can buy a Hokuriku One-Way Ticket for only 8000 yen. Remember, seat reservations are required on Thunderbird limited express trains.
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By bus
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A highway bus ride from Osaka to Kanazawa takes about 4.5 hours and costs between 3000 and 5000 yen, depending on the bus and travel date. There are both daytime and overnight buses operated by different companies. The Japan Rail Pass cannot be used on these buses.
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From Kyoto to Kanazawa
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By train
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To travel from Kyoto to Kanazawa, take the JR Thunderbird limited express to Tsuruga, then transfer to the JR Hokuriku Shinkansen. The journey takes just under two hours and costs about 7500 yen, fully covered by the Japan Rail Pass. International tourists can get a Hokuriku One-Way Ticket for only 6500 yen. Remember, seat reservations are required on Thunderbird limited express trains.
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By bus
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A highway bus ride from Kyoto to Kanazawa takes about four hours and costs between 3000 and 5000 yen, depending on the bus and travel date. There are daytime and overnight buses operated by different companies. The Japan Rail Pass cannot be used on these buses.
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From Nagoya to Kanazawa
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By train
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Tokyo en Kanazawa zijn verbonden door de JR Hokuriku Shinkansen. De treinreis duurt 2,5 tot 3 uur en kost ongeveer 14.000 yen. Als je de Japan Rail Pass of Hokuriku Arch Pass hebt, is de reis volledig gedekt. De Hokuriku Arch Pass is een goede optie, omdat deze bijna de kosten dekt voor een retour tussen Tokyo en Kanazawa.
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By bus
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A highway bus ride from Nagoya to Kanazawa takes about 3.5 hours and costs between 3600 and 5800 yen, depending on the travel date (5000-6000 yen from April 2025). Buses run every 1-2 hours, operated by Hokutetsu, Meitetsu Bus, and JR.
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From Takayama to Kanazawa
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By train
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With a good connection in Toyama, the trip from Takayama to Kanazawa takes just over two hours and costs about 6500 yen by limited express train and shinkansen. The journey is fully covered by the Japan Rail Pass.
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By bus
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Direct highway buses run every 1-2 hours between Takayama and Kanazawa via Shirakawa-go. The trip takes just over two hours and costs 4200 yen. Seat reservations are required. The Japan Rail Pass is not valid, but the Takayama-Hokuriku Area Tourist Pass can be used.
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