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March 16, 2024, Kanazawa-Tsuruga of Hokuriku Shinkansen line opens!
Tokyo is now conveniently connected to Fukui and Tsuruga by a single Shinkansen line.
So how will this opening affect the travel between Nagoya and places like Fukui and Kanazawa, and how will it affect them?
I looked into it.
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Until March 15, 2024, there are three main ways to travel between Nagoya and Fukui by public transportation
[Railroad
(1) Nagoya – (Limited Express Shirasagi) – Fukui/Kanazawa
Nagoya – (Tokaido Shinkansen) – Maibara – (Limited Express Shirasagi) – Fukui/Kanazawa
Highway bus
Nagoya – (highway bus) – Fukui/Kanazawa
With the extension of the Hokuriku Shinkansen line between Kanazawa and Tsuruga on March 16, 2024, the limited express train “Shirasagi” will be shortened to Nagoya, Maibara and Tsuruga.
[Railroad
Nagoya – ( Limited Express Shirasagi)
TsurugaFukui/Kanazawa
Nagoya – ( Tokaido Shinkansen) – Maibara – (Limited Express Shirasagi)
Tsuruga Fukui/Kanazawa
This means one more transfer at Tsuruga Station.
In addition, JR West announced that
Nagoya – (Limited Express Shirasagi) – Tsuruga – (Hokuriku Shinkansen) – Fukui
The express fare for the route “1” has increased by 1,150 yen to 6,960 yen, and the travel time has shortened by about 3 minutes.
Nagoya – (Limited Express Shirasagi) – Tsuruga – (Hokuriku Shinkansen) – Kanazawa
The express fare for the route “1” has increased by 1,620 yen to 9,080 yen, and the travel time has shortened by 16 minutes on average.
If time is your top priority are to use the Tokaido Shinkansen and the Hokuriku Shinkansen.
Nagoya- (Tokaido Shinkansen) – Maibara – (Limited Express Shirasagi) – Tsuruga – (Hokuriku Shinkansen) – Fukui
and the
The fastest time is 1 hour and 33 minutes and the fastest time is 1 hour and 33 minutes.
Highway bus
Express Bus
Nagoya – (highway bus) – Fukui
Highway Bus Details (Meitetsu Bus)
Nagoya – (highway bus) – Kanazawa
Highway Bus Details (Meitetsu Bus)
So there, a thorough comparison of highway buses and railroads. and railways.
>> For comparison of Nagoya ⇔ Fukui, please visit ↓↓↓↓
>> For comparison of Nagoya ⇔ Kanazawa, please visit ↓↓↓↓
Nagoya – Fukui
Hokuriku Shinkansen + Limited Express Shirasagi vs. Highway Bus
| Basic Information | Railroad | Highway Bus *Official Meitetsu Bus WEB site | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time required | Limited Express Shirasagi + Hokuriku Shinkansen About 2 hours and 11 minutes (average) Tokaido Shinkansen + Limited Express Shirasagi + Hokuriku Shinkansen about 1 hour and 42 minutes (average) Fastest time: 1 hour and 33 minutes | About 2 hours and 40 minutes (From/to JR Nagoya Station) | |
| first departure (of the day) From Nagoya ／ From Fukui | Nagoya 7:11 (Kodama + transfer at Yonehara) Nagoya 7:51 (direct) ／ Departure from Fukui 6:36 From Fukui (transferring to Yonehara) 7:38 | Meitetsu Bus Center 7:00 Nagoya station 7:15 ／ Fukui station 6:00 | |
| final From Nagoya ／ From Fukui | Nagoya 19:48 (direct) Nagoya 21:15 (Hikari + transfer at Maibara) ／ Departure from Fukui 19:42 From Fukui (transferring to Yonehara) 21:32 | Meitetsu Bus Center 20:00 Nagoya station 20:15 ／ Fukui station 20:00 | |
| Charge | Limited Express Shirasagi + Hokuriku Shinkansen Normal Fare 6,960 yen / one way WEB Early Special 7 (Can be purchased up to 7 days prior to the date of use) Limited number of seats 5,690 yen/one way — Tokaido Shinkansen + Limited Express Shirasagi + Hokuriku Shinkansen Normal Fare 7,730 yen / one way WEB Early Special 7 (Can be purchased up to 7 days prior to the date of use) Limited number of seats 5,690 yen/one way Smart EX+ [EX service only]. connection (interline) ticket 5,590 yen / one way | 3,600 yen / one-way purchase 6,500 yen/round trip purchase | |
| Number of transfers | 1 or 2 times | 0 times | |
| Amount of trains | Approx. 8 round trips (direct) About 7 round trips (transferring at Yonehara) | 10 round trips | |
| Rest stops on the way | Transfer at Tsuruga Station Transfer time is 8-19 minutes When using the Tokaido Shinkansen Transfer time at Yonehara is about 7 to 30 minutes. | Shokugatake SA *Subject to change. | |
| Equipment | Railroad | Highway bus | |
| Limited Express Shirasagi | Hokuriku Shinkansen | ||
| Toilet | 〇 | 〇 | 〇 |
| Wifi | ✖ | 〇 | 〇 *Depends on the operating company There are cases where |
| Power (button on TV, etc.) | ✖ | 〇 | 〇 |
| Service | Railroad | Highway bus | |
| Online Reservations | △ From the following WEB site Possible, but JR West’s For services, To pick up tickets Restrictions. Outing Net | 〇 The following WEB sites and Possible with the app Highwaybus.com Detailed reservation information for highway bus routes | |
| Ticketless | △ | 〇 At highwaybus.com. After booking and after online payment Select a mobile phone ticket Please do so. | |
In light of these results
If time is a top priority
Tokaido Shinkansen + Limited Express Shirasagi + Hokuriku Shinkansen
Nagoya- (Tokaido Shinkansen) – Maibara – (Limited Express Shirasagi) – Tsuruga – (Hokuriku Shinkansen) – Fukui
is recommended.
If price, transfers, and effective use of travel time are important to you
No transfers, wi-fi and power supply in place.
Express buses are recommended.
Express buses without transfers are also recommended when luggage is large.
>>Highwaybus.com for Nagoya – Fukui Expressway Bus Reservations
Popular Spots in Fukui
At Eiheiji Temple, many monks practice Zen day and night, giving visitors a sense of the faith and culture of the Soto sect of Zen Buddhism.
The vast grounds are also home to many beautiful architectural structures and Buddhist statues, such as the Picture Ceiling Room and the Bodhisattva of the Holy Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva. Eiheiji is a fascinating place where nature, history, and modernity are in harmony. Going here can quiet your mind away from the hustle and bustle of daily life through Zen meditation and sutra copying.
How to get to Eiheiji from Nagoya
The Eiheiji Transfer Ticket forHighway Bus (Nagoya⇔Fukui) and Route Bus (Eiheiji Liner｜Fukui⇔Eiheiji) is a convenient and economical way to get to Eiheiji.
Outline of Eiheiji Transfer Ticket
| Charge | Nagoya⇔Eiheiji <Round trip Adult 7,700 yen Child 3,850 yen |
| Target Route | Highway Bus “Nagoya⇔Fukui + Eiheiji Liner (local bus) Fukui Station⇔Eiheiji *One-way tickets are not available. |
| Term of Validity | Valid for 4 days from the day of departure from Nagoya |
| Sales Office | Meitetsu Bus Center JR Tokai Bus Nagoya Travel Center |
| Refund | What about refunds for changes after purchase? Please go to the ticket counter by the departure time indicated on the ticket. |
Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum
The Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum is one of the world’s three major dinosaur museums, with some 40,000 exhibits including actual fossils, full-body skeletons, and moving dinosaur robots. It is a place where visitors can see, touch, and learn about the fascination of dinosaurs.
How to get to Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum from Nagoya
Highway Bus (Nagoya⇔Fukui)+Echizen Railway Katsuyama Eiheiji Route (Fukui⇔Katsuyama) + Route Bus
A special set ticket that includes round-trip fare from train or bus (Katsuyama to Dinosaur Museum) and admission fee to the museum.
For highway bus reservations from Nagoya to Fukui, please contact highway-bus.com!
Nagoya – Kanazawa
Hokuriku Shinkansen + Limited Express Shirasagi vs. Highway Bus
| Basic Information | Railroad | Highway Bus *Official Meitetsu Bus WEB site | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time required | Limited Express Shirasagi + Hokuriku Shinkansen About 2 hours and 45 minutes (average) Tokaido Shinkansen + Limited Express Shirasagi + Hokuriku Shinkansen about 2 hours 19 minutes (average) Fastest time: 2 hours and 9 minutes | About 3 hours and 45 minutes (From/to JR Nagoya Station) | |
| First departure (of the day) From Nagoya ／ Departure from Kanazawa | Nagoya 7:11 (Kodama + transfer at Yonehara) Nagoya 7:51 (direct) ／ Departure from Kanazawa 6:00 From Kanazawa (transferring to Yonehara) 7:02 | Meitetsu Bus Center 7:30 Nagoya station 7:45 ／ Kanazawa Station 6:30 | |
| Final departure From Nagoya ／ Departure from Kanazawa | Nagoya 19:48 (direct) Nagoya 21:15 (Hikari + transfer at Maibara) ／ Departure from Kanazawa 19:06 Kanazawa Departure (transferring to Yonehara) 20:56 | Meitetsu Bus Center 19:30 Nagoya station 20:15 ／ Kanazawa station 18:00 | |
| Price | Limited Express Shirasagi + Hokuriku Shinkansen Normal Fare 9,080 yen / one way WEB Early Special 7 (Can be purchased up to 7 days prior to the date of use) Limited number of seats 8,170 yen/one way — Tokaido Shinkansen + Limited Express Shirasagi + Hokuriku Shinkansen Normal Fare 9,850 yen / one way WEB Early Special 7 (Can be purchased up to 7 days prior to the date of use) Limited number of seats 8,170 yen/one way Smart EX+ [EX service only]. connection (interline) ticket 8,070 yen / one way | 3,600 – 5,500 yen / one way Fee Details | |
| Number of transfers | 1 or 2 times | 0 times | |
| Amount of trains | Approx. 8 round trips (direct) About 7 round trips (transferring at Yonehara) | 11 round trips | |
| Rest stops on the way | Transfer at Tsuruga Station Transfer time is 8-19 minutes If you are using the Tokaido Shinkansen Transfer time at Yonehara is about 7 to 30 minutes. | Nanjo SA *Subject to change. | |
| Equipment | Railroad | Highway Bus | |
| limited express Shirasagi | Hokuriku Shinkansen | ||
| Toilet | 〇 | 〇 | 〇 |
| Wifi | ✖ | 〇 | 〇 *Depends on the operating company There are cases where |
| power (button on TV, etc.) | ✖ | 〇 | 〇 |
| Service | Railroad | Highway Bus | |
| Online Reservations | △ From the following WEB site Possible, but JR West’s For services, To pick up tickets Restrictions. Outing Net | 〇 The following WEB sites and Possible with the app Highwaybus.com Detailed reservation information for highway bus routes | |
| Ticketless | △ | 〇 At highwaybus.com. After booking and after online payment Select a mobile phone ticket Please do so. | |
In light of these results…
If time is a top priority
Tokaido Shinkansen + Limited Express Shirasagi + Hokuriku Shinkansen
Nagoya- (Tokaido Shinkansen) – Maibara – (Limited Express Shirasagi) – Tsuruga – (Hokuriku Shinkansen) – Kanazawa
is recommended.
If price, transfers, and effective use of travel time are important to you
No transfers, wi-fi and power supply in place.
Express buses are recommended.
Express buses without transfers are also recommended when luggage is large.
>>Highwaybus .com for Nagoya – Kanazawa Expressway Bus Reservations
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