JR Kansai Hokuriku Area Pass

We bought the 7-day rail pass for the Kansai-Hokuriku area. When we arrived at Kansai Airport, we used this pass to take a train from Osaka Airport to Fukui. Of course, you have to change trains a few times, but it was manageable for us even though we had three large pieces of luggage. We also took the Shinkansen from Fukui to Toyama and from Shin-Osaka to Okayama. If you travel a lot within these 7 days, this pass is for you. However, if it's only for one trip, it's not worth it.

It is easy to use, and please be aware that you need to collect the ticket when you arrive in Japan. Also, it is not essential to reserve your seats when purchasing through Klook, as JR West does not support such MCOs.

Super útil. Lo usé para ir de Nozawaonsen a Kioto, de Kioto a Osaka, y para 5 excursiones de un día a Amanohashidate e Ine, Nara y Uji, Kobe, Okayama y Kurashiki, Wakayama. Solo puedes usar el billete verde para reservar asientos 6 veces; a partir de la séptima vez, tienes que hacer cola en la oficina de billetes física (SOLO JR WEST), pero todos fueron muy amables.

Redemption of tickets was easy, we went straight to the counter at Shin-Takaoka Station to exchange as queue was short, the JR staff was very accommodating. We have exchanged reserved seats to accommodate our large baggage. Staying at hotel near to JR station makes the JR pass worthy. It allows unlimited rides for JR transportation from Kanazawa to Kyoto and within Kansai area (especially round trips). It is easy to use and we could just travel from one place to another by using this JR pass. Do note that the reserved seats train requires you to exchange the tickets either at the machine or the ticketing counter beforehand. The pass is not applicable to subways and other train companies. It is advisable to plan well for the trip and calculate the fare route for each journey before purchasing the pass. As our trip includes trip from shin takaoka to Kanazawa (round trips), Kanazawa to Kyoto, Kyoto to Amanohashidate (round trips), Kyoto to Kobe, Osaka and Uji (round trips), we took a trip Kyoto to maibara to get to as near to nagoya. the actual fare price is way beyond the price of this pass. We also experienced the special train from Amanohashidate Station to Nishimaizuru by using this pass. Recommended for those who are travelling to multiple cities within the 7 days or doing frequent round trips. *However, the pass purchased via klook is non-refundable. Additionally, reviews must be submitted within one month of the purchase date, not the activation date.

TOTALLY WORTH IT. I purchased this pass and was able to use it during my Kanazawa, Kyoto, Osaka trip. I saved a lot since I already got the return on investment cost of the pass when I booked my Osaka-Kyoto-Tsuruga-Kanazawa (one way). Do the math and I already saved at least 50% of the normal fare by using this pass. It was hassle-free picking up the ticket using the ticket vending machines and even reserving one :)

The booking and travel were smooth throughout the trip. I traveled from Chiang Mai to Kansai Airport. The plane arrived early, giving me time to exchange money at the ATM, check in my luggage, and exchange my pass at the JR Ticket Office when it wasn't crowded. All these steps took about half an hour. Traveling to all points was convenient. Please take good care of your pass, as it's small enough to get lost easily at any time.

Klook's information states that you cannot reserve seats on some Limited Express trains, but in practice, you actually can. It's best to check the updated information on the JR West website for accuracy. Anyway, booking with Klook is easy; once you arrive at Kansai Airport, just go to the JR station and pick up your tickets from the green machine.

Collection for the pass was smooth and you will receive this rectangular pass which you can use to book seats using jr green machine. In area without machine, you will have to book through the train station counter

Claiming the ticket was easy. I just scanned the QR code at the ticket machine at the station. I was able to use the ticket anytime throughout my 7 days, which was super worth it. Thank you!

The JR Pass is the best tool for every independent traveler in Japan. This time, I used the Kansai & Hokuriku Area Pass to chase cherry blossoms. Since the cherry blossom blooming schedule is so hard to predict, the flexibility of using the pass allowed me to adjust my itinerary at any time. This trip, I traveled all the way from Shikoku to Fukui, Kanazawa, and Toyama to enjoy the cherry blossoms. It was incredibly useful and great value. When planning the trip, there was no need to calculate train fares separately, making independent travel very convenient. You can just hop on a train when you see one. Of course, some train types and routes cannot be used, but this doesn't detract from the convenience of this pass. I highly recommend it for every independent traveler. A big recommendation!