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BESTI was able to get it right away from a machine with a passport scanner at Toyama Station. Once you use the QR code, you will get a ticket for a non-reserved seat, and if you put that ticket back into the machine as a change option, you can change it to a reserved seat for free. If you are not sure, you may want to ask Midorinoguchi.
From Kyoto to Fukui, Kanazawa and Toyama
Hokuriku Shinkansen train
If you want to travel quickly from Kyoto to nearby areas, try the Hokuriku Shinkansen train. You can travel from Kyoto to Fukui, Kanazawa, and Toyama, and the unmanned ticket issuance service allows you to exchange the ticket with your passport at the local station, making it convenient. Additionally, because it is a reserved seat, you can relax and move around in a spacious, comfortable seat without worrying about your seat.
It is offered at a significantly discounted price compared to local prices, so book Hokuriku Shinkansen train reserved seat tickets in advance and travel around Japan more comfortably.
With the fast express train Thunderbird,
Travel from Kyoto to Hokuriku!
If you want to travel more widely in Japan! Let me introduce you to the Thunderbird Express train, which can quickly travel to a wide area. As its name suggests, the Thunderbird Express train has a sharp Thunderbird mark drawn on the exterior of the train. It will take you to your desired destination at that fast speed. Once you confirm your desired departure point and destination and make a reservation, you can conveniently issue an unmanned ticket at the local station.
Everything about the Thunderbird Express Train
The Thunderbird Limited Express is a limited express train that connects Osaka Station to Kanazawa Station, and some of its trains extend to Wakura Onsen. Basically, one vehicle is deployed per hour, and it departs every hour at 42 minutes from Osaka Station and takes about 30 minutes to Kyoto.
In addition, as a limited express train, it is well-equipped with amenities and is neatly maintained inside and out, making it easy to relax and move around comfortably.
Visit Kenrokuen in Kanazawa
For those traveling by Thunderbird Limited Express, we recommend visiting Kenrokuen, one of Japan's three great gardens, located in Kanazawa. It is a garden with a pond on a large piece of land. You can enjoy plum blossoms and cherry blossoms in the spring, azaleas in the summer, maple leaves in the fall, and snowy scenes in the winter, making it a great place to visit any time of the year.
Know about available trains and seats
More detailed information can be found on the official website.
How to redeem your ticket:
Please issue a ticket using your passport (all) and mobile voucher at the ticket machine at the designated station.
Learn more about how to use it
*If unmanned ticketing is not possible due to a malfunction of the ticket issuing machine, etc., you can receive it by presenting your passport and voucher at the Midori no Madoguchi of each station (limited to stations with ticket issuing machines).
Ticket issuing machine:
1. Kansai Airport Station
C6PV+9H Izumisano City Osaka, Japan
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2. Kyoto Station
Higashishiokoji Kamadonocho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, Japan
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3. Shin-Osaka Station
PGM2+94 Osaka City Japan Osaka
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4. Osaka Station
3 Chome-1-1 Umeda, Kita Ward, Osaka, Japan
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5. Toyama Station
1-225 Meirincho, Toyama, 930-0001 Japan
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6. Kanazawa Station
Ishikawa, Kanazawa, Kinoshinbomachi, 1 place 1 place
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7. Fukui Station
366F+MC Fukui City Japan Fukui
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