JR Thunderbird Hokuriku One-way Ticket
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Extended validity
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Travel smoothly between Kansai and Hokuriku with a one-way rail ticket covering the Limited Express THUNDERBIRD and Hokuriku Shinkansen route.
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Ride from Osaka or Kyoto toward Fukui, Kanazawa, and Toyama with reserved-seat travel across JR-West’s Hokuriku corridor.
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Enjoy a seamless transfer at Tsuruga Station, where you can switch between the Limited Express THUNDERBIRD and Hokuriku Shinkansen.
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Exchange your e-ticket easily at green ticket-vending machines using your QR code and non-Japanese passport before boarding.
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Ideal for international travelers exploring western Japan, with reserved seat exchanges available at green machines or JR ticket offices.
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One-way rail ticket on applicable JR-West routes between Kansai and Hokuriku areas (age 6 onwards)
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Access to Limited Express THUNDERBIRD and Hokuriku Shinkansen services
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Reserved seat eligibility (exchange required separately)
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Physical ticket redemption through green ticket-vending machines
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Multi-language ticket machine support: English, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, and Korean
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These tickets can’t be cancelled. However, you can use them any time within the next 3 months.
These tickets are valid for 3 months from the date of purchase.
The Hokuriku One-Way Ticket offers a smooth and efficient way to travel between Kansai and the Hokuriku region via JR West rail services. Travel aboard the Limited Express THUNDERBIRD and transfer seamlessly to the Hokuriku Shinkansen at Tsuruga Station following the Hokuriku Shinkansen extension.
This ticket is ideal if you’re planning a one-way journey between cities like Osaka, Kyoto, Fukui, Kanazawa, and Toyama without purchasing multiple train tickets separately. Reserved seats can be exchanged before departure, helping you travel comfortably on busy routes.
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After booking, you’ll receive a confirmation email with your e-ticket QR code.
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Redeem your physical ticket at a green ticket-vending machine by scanning your QR code and your original non-Japanese passport with an IC chip.
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If the machine is unavailable or your passport does not contain an IC chip, please visit a JR-WEST Ticket Office for assistance.
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Reserved-seat tickets must be exchanged separately at a green ticket-vending machine or a JR ticket office before boarding.
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What to bring
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Original non-Japanese passport
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E-ticket QR code from your confirmation email
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Physical reserved-seat ticket before boarding reserved-seat trains
What’s not allowed
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Use by travelers entering Japan under a status other than Temporary Visitor
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Use without exchanging the physical ticket before travel
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Multiple reserved seat exchanges beyond the permitted allocation
Accessibility
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Ticket redemption is available through multilingual green ticket-vending machines
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JR-WEST Ticket Offices are available for guests requiring manual ticket assistance
Additional information
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Only foreign passport holders entering Japan as Temporary Visitors are eligible for this ticket.
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Reserved seat tickets must be exchanged separately before boarding.
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The transfer station between the Limited Express THUNDERBIRD and the Hokuriku Shinkansen is Tsuruga Station.
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Ticket machines support English, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, and Korean languages.
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One-way tickets must be redeemed for physical tickets before travel.
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- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
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