Hokuriku Arch Pass Winter Itinerary, Japan Travel Guide: Nagano, Kanazawa, Fukui

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Ready to uncover Japan’s hidden gems? Join us as we explore the New Golden Route with the Hokuriku Arch Pass! This 7-day itinerary has it all, from stunning Zenkoji Temple and sacred Togakushi Shrine in Nagano, to the breathtaking beauty of Kanazawa’s Kenrokuen Garden, and Dino discoveries in Fukui! Finish in Osaka with a magical stop at Universal Studios Japan. We appreciate when you book hotels through our Expedia Travel Shop (affiliate link): https://expedia.com/shop/kenshoquest/share Sponsored by @Expedia This itinerary was filmed February 11-17, 2025. Here's our video explaining how to purchase the Hokuriku Arch Pass and make seat reservations: https://youtu.be/cES_QCUxa2g 🏝 Subscribe for travel tips and inspiration! Turn on the bell for notifications. https://www.youtube.com/KenshoQuest FEATURED IN THIS VIDEO 🎬 💖 We appreciate the commissions we earn when you purchase through our affiliate links! Purchase Hokuriku Arch Pass on Klook ( affiliate link ): https://geni.us/hokurikuarchpass Detailed coverage map of Hokuriku Arch Pass: https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/ticket/pass/hokuriku-arch-pass/hokuriku-arch-pass.pdf Discounts with Hokuriku Arch Pass: https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/pass/pdf/hokurikuarch_benefitslist.pdf Brochure: https://www.jreast.co.jp/e/downloads/pdf/hokuriku10_e.pdf Plan your itinerary for the New Golden Route: https://www.newgoldenroute.jp/ Hotel recommendations for the Hokuriku Arch: https://www.expedia.com/shop/kenshoquest/hokuriku Japan Bus Online ( Shirakawa-go bus ): https://japanbusonline.com/en Katsuyama Dino Park: https://kyoryunomori.net/dinopark/ Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum tickets ( affiliate link ): https://geni.us/fukuidinosaur Universal Studios Japan tickets ( affiliate link ): https://geni.us/usjapan Hokuriku Arch Pass on JR East: https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/pass/hokurikuarch.html Locations of JR East Ticket Machines with Passport Reader: https://www.jreast.co.jp/e/downloads/pdf/passport_operation_e.pdf Hokuriku Arch Pass on JR West: https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/ticket/pass/hokuriku-arch-pass/ Pick up pass in JR West area: https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/ticket/receive/?railpass=6&online=1&area=0#result TIME STAMPS 00:00 Hokuriku Arch Pass Itinerary 00:53 Zenkoji Temple 03:28 Snow Monkey Park 06:50 Togakushi Shrine 09:53 Kenroku-en Garden 11:15 Shirakawa-go Village 13:38 Fukui Dinosaur Museum 15:34 Osaka Universal City 17:12 Preparation Day 18:44 Cost Analysis #ExpediaPartner #Hokuriku #japantravelguide #kenshoquest 🎞 WATCH NEXT 5 Best Things to do in Matsumoto: https://youtu.be/noob9UpGTNw Guide to Hokuriku Arch Pass ( Summer Itinerary ): https://youtu.be/Z_BlVF-h_xk Shirakawa-go and Ainokura Villages in the Summer: https://youtu.be/CWaMYzk8txs How to Purchase Hokuriku Arch Pass & Reserve Seats: https://youtu.be/cES_QCUxa2g JAPAN TRAVEL ESSENTIALS 💖 We appreciate the commissions we earn when you purchase through our affiliate links! 🚅 JAPAN TRANSPORTATION Purchase *Shinkansen* train tickets: https://geni.us/shinkansen 🌟 Residents of USA can save with coupon KENSHOQUESTKLOOK Whole Japan Rail Pass: https://geni.us/wholejrpass Hokuriku Arch Pass ( scenic arch Tokyo - Kanazawa - Kyoto ): https://geni.us/hokurikuarchpass Hakone Free Pass ( round trip from Shinjuku ): https://geni.us/hakonefreepass 🍄 JAPAN ATTRACTIONS USJ Super Nintendo World Osaka: https://geni.us/usjapan Tokyo Disneyland & DisneySea: https://geni.us/tokyodisney Tokyo Skytree: https://geni.us/skytree TeamLab Borderless: https://geni.us/teamlabborderless TeamLab Planets: https://geni.us/teamlabplanets Hello Kitty Sanrio Puroland Tokyo: https://geni.us/sanriopuroland 🛜 JAPAN INTERNET WiFi Best overall data eSIM for Japan and global: https://ubigi.com/kenshoquest Save 10% with coupon KENSHOQUEST DATA eSIM: https://www.japan-wireless.com/esim?coupon=ESIMKENSHO&via=kensho 🌟 Save 15% with our link! PHONE NUMBER + DATA eSIM: https://www.mobal.com/japan-esims/?source=3402 POCKET WiFi: https://www.japan-wireless.com/?via=kenshoquest 🌟 Save 10% with coupon JWKENSHO 🇯🇵 JAPAN TRIP ESSENTIALS Travel health insurance: https://safetywing.com/ambassador/refer/24749286 Ship luggage to Tokyo hotel or airport: https://geni.us/shipluggagetokyo ✈️ TRAVEL HACKS Lightest weight rolling carry-on suitcase: https://julyus.pxf.io/daEqkW Lightweight backpacks, weekender bags, and duffles: https://geni.us/canvelle 🌟 Save 15% with KENSHOQUEST15 Unbound Merino wool travel clothing: https://geni.us/unboundmerino 🌟 Save 10% with KENSHOQUEST Best travel first aid kit: https://www.keepgoingfirstaid.com/kenshoquest 🌟 Save 10% with KENSHOQUEST10 Powder shampoo that lathers with water! https://amzn.to/3SGGyrz Solid travel toiletries: https://prz.io/N0yvO0gTv Travel gear in our Amazon shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/kenshoquest 🌺 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kenshoquest/