The first section of the Hokuriku Shinkansen — between Takasaki and Nagano — opened in 1997. Are any extensions planned? In March 2024, the most recent extension opened, making the terminus station Tsuruga Station inFukui Prefecture. But wait, there’s more. Currently, there are plans to fur...
Tokyo is known for its delicious fare, but venturing to prefectures that hug the coastline yields seafood specialties aplenty.
Hokuriku Shinkansen extension from Kanazawa to Tsuruga is under construction and is scheduled to open in 2023. WikiMatrix On 23 October 2004, the Heisei 16 Niigata Prefecture Earthquakes rocked the Hokuriku region, killing 52 and injuring hundreds (see 2004 Chūetsu earthquake). WikiMatrix Ishikawa...
The Tokaido Shinkansen links Tokyo with Osaka via the south coast of Honshu, and another line, the Hokuriku Shinkansen, via the north shore was planed in '70s. It didn't go ahead for a long time, while a section from Tokyo to Nagano got open in 1997...
The Hokuriku Shinkansen line. | Photo by Tokyo Cheapo The Hokuriku Arch Pass gives you unlimited travel on the following trains: AllHokuriku Shinkansen trainsbetween Tokyo andKanazawa,plus the new extensionto Tsuruga Station inFukui Prefecture
The Hokuriku region is strong in manufacturing and boasts abundant natural energy resources. Since the opening of the Hokuriku Shinkansen Line to Kanazawa, the needs of the commercial and tourism industries are increasing. The planned extension of the line to Tsuruga will further improve access to ...
The Hokuriku Shinkansen is embarking on a new chapter with itsextension to Tsuruga, starting March 16, 2024. The fastest trainswill link Tokyo and Tsuruga in 3 hours and 8 minutes, trimming the travel time by up to 50 minutes. Meanwhile, the journey fromTokyo to Fukui is reduced to 2 hou...
Now, thanks to a new bullet train extension that will connect the region with Tokyo starting in March 2024, it’s going to be easier than ever to experience Hokuriku’s many sights. The Hokuriku Shinkansen extension will launch in March 2024. ...