Train Tickets from Nagano to Kanazawa

We recommend using the Hokuriku Shinkansen. Two types of services operate on this line: the Kagayaki, which is the fastest service with few stops, and the Hakutaka, which makes more stops. The trains are known for their punctuality and comfortable seating. For oversized luggage (over 160 cm in total dimensions), it is necessary to make a specific seat reservation, identifiable by an icon on the ticket, or to send them in advance via a delivery service.

The cost of a one-way Shinkansen ticket between Nagano and Kanazawa generally ranges from 8,000 to 9,000 JPY for a reserved seat in ordinary class. This fare may vary slightly depending on the type of train (Kagayaki or Hakutaka) and the date of purchase. Tickets can be purchased at "Midori no Madoguchi" (JR Ticket Offices) at JR stations, from ticket vending machines, or online via JR platforms.

Travel time varies depending on the Shinkansen service chosen. A journey on a Kagayaki train generally takes approximately 1 hour and 5 minutes. With a Hakutaka, which makes more stops, the trip lasts approximately 1 hour and 15 to 20 minutes. We advise checking the precise timetables on the day of your travel for optimal planning.

No, the JR East Pass (Nagano/Niigata Area) does not cover the entire Hokuriku Shinkansen journey to Kanazawa. This pass allows the use of the Hokuriku Shinkansen between Tokyo and Jōetsumyōkō, inclusive. Beyond Jōetsumyōkō, towards Kanazawa, a separate ticket is required. The portion of the journey between Jōetsumyōkō and Kanazawa must be paid for additionally.