Kanazawa

This was my first time using Klook to buy a pass, and I was a bit nervous and unsure. Redemption Guide: We cleared customs at Terminal 2 at 12 PM, then took the free shuttle bus to Terminal 1. We went up to the second floor, where there's a JR station with a manned counter. Since it was a weekend, there weren't many people in line. A gentleman who spoke excellent Chinese (likely Chinese himself) was on duty, making communication very easy. We successfully redeemed our tickets for the JR Limited Express Thunderbird from Shin-Osaka to Tsuruga, and then transferred to the Shinkansen from Tsuruga to Kanazawa. We had seats for both, and there was no problem with our large luggage. Considering my 86-year-old mother, he suggested we allow a bit more transfer time in between, so we wouldn't have to rush to find the platform and catch our train in an unfamiliar place with two large suitcases. It added a little extra time, but everything went smoothly.

A must-buy. For non-reserved seats, avoid rush hour after 5 PM; there are plenty of empty seats, and you don't need to specifically reserve the last row for large luggage. This trip, we flew Tigerair, departing on Sunday and returning on Thursday. We exchanged our tickets at Kanazawa Station, but the machines couldn't issue them, so we had to get a number at the counter and wait for some time. For the return trip, with a lot of luggage, you can take the Shinkansen to Komatsu Station and then a taxi for 2200 JPY. If you're going to Fukui, you can transfer from the Shinkansen to the Echizen Railway without buying another ticket. We originally planned to use the Fukui Pass, but there were no seats available for the new sensation XR bus WOW RIDE. You must visit Aeon and Yamada Denki at Shin-Takaoka Station. The water at Kurobe Gorge Railway wasn't blue, which was a bit disappointing. Be sure to make a reservation for Manpuku Yakiniku; it's a must-try.

Fast delivery. We received the exchange couple within few days. We went to Nagoya station to exchange the pass and also reserved our seats. We visited Gero, Shirakawago, Kanazawa, Fukui, Tsuruga. We took JR train, express bus and Shinkansen train. Very worth it

Tento preukaz je veľmi pohodlný a má veľkú hodnotu na cestovanie s JR passom. Lístok sme si vyzdvihli na stanici v Tokiu a zarezervovali sme si miesta do Itoigawy a Nagana na prvý deň, aby sme sa zoznámili so systémom vlakov a lístkov JR. Zarezervovali sme si aj lístok medzi Tokiom a Osakou na druhý a posledný deň, čo je hlavným účelom tohto preukazu. Potom sme tento preukaz použili na cestovanie medzi Osakou a Kjótom po dobu 2 dní, kde sme každú polhodinu jazdili expresom HARUKA.

Kúpili sme si 7-dňový železničný preukaz pre oblasť Kansai Hokuriku. Keď sme prišli na letisko Kansai, použili sme tento preukaz na cestu vlakom z letiska Osaka do Fukui. Samozrejme, musíte niekoľkokrát prestupovať, ale pre nás to bolo zvládnuteľné, aj keď sme mali tri veľké kufre. Tiež sme cestovali šinkansenom z Fukui do Toyamy a zo Shin-Osaky do Okayamy. Ak veľa cestujete v rámci týchto 7 dní, tento preukaz je pre vás. Ak však ide len o jednu cestu, nestojí to za to.

We loved the bus. We took it from Takayama to Kanazawa. We stopped in Shirakawa-go and were able to see several parts of the place, we missed 2 or 3 things but we were happy with what we saw.

Prehliadka bola úžasná, naša sprievodkyňa Kana bola super priateľská a poskytla všetky informácie vopred už počas cesty, takže keď prídete, už viete, čo uprednostniť a máte mapu, aby ste sa ľahko pohybovali. Prehliadka začína skoro, ale potom, keď prídete, nie je tak preplnená, čo je fajn. Lepšie je riadiť sa jej odporúčaním a ísť najprv na observatórium, keď som tam išiel po príchode, bolo takmer prázdne, ale o hodinu neskôr bolo super plné a tak to pokračovalo po zvyšok dňa. Obed bol skvelý a pekná príležitosť vyskúšať tradičný obed. Obe miesta boli úprimne dychberúce a mali sme obrovské šťastie, že sme mali super slnečný deň. Autobus bol tiež skvelý a úprimne bolo príjemné, že som nemusel 10-krát kontrolovať verejné informácie o doprave, aby som sa uistil, že idem správnym smerom :). Celkovo si myslím, že zážitok určite stojí za to, ak ste v tejto oblasti!

First, I'd like to thank our tour guide, Ms. Anna, for leading us on the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route tour on May 8th. From the moment we boarded the bus, she provided very detailed explanations and repeated them in both Chinese and English. It seemed like if there were Japanese participants, she might have even explained it in Japanese again. She was able to explain the origins of everything, from the history of Tateyama and its scenic spots to the herbs on the Chizushi bento box, which was truly impressive. Furthermore, during the tour, she would always be the first to arrive at the meeting point, holding her flag high, and would frequently offer helpful tips, such as information on limited-edition local products, seating areas, recommended seating positions on public transport, crowd control, and perfect timing. In short, she is a truly admirable person. Regarding the attractions, I honestly feel we were very lucky. I initially thought it would be a day ruined by heavy rain, as it was pouring heavily on the way to Tateyama Station... My heart sank at that moment. I thought, "How are we going to enjoy anything like this?" However, from Tateyama Station onwards, the rain stopped. Then, at Murodo, at a crucial moment, there was only fog and wind, but the visibility was still very good, making the experience uniquely enjoyable. The fog even created a snow-like, yet not quite snowy, atmosphere. Besides our own group, I saw many other tourists having a great time. Later, at Daikanbo, there was no rain or fog when we were at the observation deck or riding the ropeway. We were able to take in the entire panoramic view, which was truly breathtaking. Any photo taken there could easily be a postcard. At Kurobe Lake and Kurobe Dam, I had heard there would be significant rain, but by the time our group arrived at Kurobe Lake, the rain had stopped, and visibility was incredibly high. The unobstructed view of the dam was another kind of spectacular and magnificent sight. Was our group blessed with some special luck? Thank you to our tour guide and the hardworking driver. Watching him drive precisely and smoothly on the dark, winding roads on the way back showed his extensive experience. Most of the tourists, including myself, slept soundly. Thank you to all the staff for providing us with such a wonderful experience on this one-day tour! I would definitely recommend this to friends who aspire to travel independently but also want an easy way to experience the Kurobe Tateyama Alpine Route.

We started and ended on time. Our tour guide, Ceasar, was helpful and knowledgeable about the tour. Special thanks to our bus driver, Yamafuji, who brought us back safely to Kanazawa.