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23Jun

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Kurobe-Unazukionsen

Tsuruga

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Day trains

13:42

Kurobe-UnazukionsenKurobe-Unazukionsen Station

1h 34m

15:16

TsurugaTsuruga Station

Direct

High-speed

Hakutaka 561

from

6178 USD

1h 34m, Direct

13:42

Kurobe-UnazukionsenKurobe-Unazukionsen Station

15:16

TsurugaTsuruga Station

from

6178 USD

Direct

High-speed

Hakutaka 561

14:42

Kurobe-UnazukionsenKurobe-Unazukionsen Station

1h 34m

16:16

TsurugaTsuruga Station

Direct

High-speed

Hakutaka 563

from

6178 USD

1h 34m, Direct

14:42

Kurobe-UnazukionsenKurobe-Unazukionsen Station

16:16

TsurugaTsuruga Station

from

6178 USD

Direct

High-speed

Hakutaka 563

First train

13:42

Last train

17:43

Travel duration

1h 34m

Daily departures

Departure station

Kurobe-Unazukionsen

Changes

direct

Arrival station

Tsuruga

Ticket price

from $46

Fastest trip

1h 34m

Longest trip

1h 35m

Trains to Kurobe-Unazukionsen

Inbound trains reach Kurobe-Unazukionsen at Kurobe-Unazukionsen Station on the Hokuriku Shinkansen. Hakutaka services from Tokyo arrive in around 2h30m, while trains from Ueno reach Kurobe-Unazukionsen in roughly 2h20m. From the east, trains from Nagano arrive in about 55m and services from Joetsumyoko take around 25m. From the Hokuriku side, trains from Toyama arrive in around 12m and trains from Kanazawa take about 35m. Regional Toyama Chiho Railway services arrive at nearby Shin-Kurobe Station from Unazuki Onsen in about 25m.

Visiting Kurobe-Unazukionsen

Kurobe-Unazukionsen is a Hokuriku Shinkansen rail hub in eastern Toyama Prefecture, serving Kurobe city and the hot spring rail corridor toward Unazuki Onsen. The area has one main Shinkansen station, Kurobe-Unazukionsen Station, with Shin-Kurobe Station on the Toyama Chiho Railway located next to it for regional onward travel. JR West and JR East operate through Shinkansen services on this corridor. Trains from Kurobe-Unazukionsen include Hokuriku Shinkansen services such as Hakutaka, which links the city with the Tokyo corridor to the east and the Hokuriku coast to the west. Shin-Kurobe Station provides Toyama Chiho Railway connections toward Unazuki Onsen and the Kurobe Gorge Railway transfer area at Unazuki Onsen Station. Kurobe-Unazukionsen train station is mainly an intercity and regional interchange rather than a large terminal. Rail routes from Kurobe-Unazukionsen run east toward Joetsumyoko, Nagano, Omiya, Ueno, and Tokyo, and west toward Toyama, Kanazawa, Fukui, and Tsuruga. Regional rail links from Shin-Kurobe continue toward Unazuki Onsen, Dentetsu-Toyama, and local stops across eastern Toyama Prefecture. Book trains from and to Kurobe-Unazukionsen online at Rail Monsters.

Popular routes from Kurobe-Unazukionsen

From Kurobe-Unazukionsen Station, Hokuriku Shinkansen trains run east through Joetsumyoko and Nagano toward the Tokyo metropolitan rail network. JR West and JR East operate through services on this corridor, with major stops including Omiya, Ueno, and Tokyo Station. Westbound Shinkansen services from Kurobe-Unazukionsen run along the Hokuriku corridor toward Toyama, Kanazawa, Fukui, and Tsuruga, where passengers can connect with limited express services toward Kansai. For regional travel, Shin-Kurobe Station on the Toyama Chiho Railway links the Shinkansen stop with Unazuki Onsen and Dentetsu-Toyama.

Kurobe-Unazukionsen

Kurobe-Unazukionsen Station

Station

1h 34m

Tsuruga

Tsuruga Station

Station

Train Operators Serving Kurobe-Unazukionsen

JR West operates Hokuriku Shinkansen services on the western part of the corridor through Toyama Prefecture. JR East operates Hokuriku Shinkansen services east of Joetsumyoko, with through trains linking Kurobe-Unazukionsen and Tokyo. Toyama Chiho Railway operates regional trains from adjacent Shin-Kurobe Station toward Unazuki Onsen and Dentetsu-Toyama. Rail Monsters books individual tickets for these operators for Kurobe-Unazukionsen services.

Hakutaka

Hakutaka is a Hokuriku Shinkansen service linking Tokyo, Nagano, Toyama, and Kanazawa.

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Booking Kurobe-Unazukionsen Train Tickets Online - Options, Tips, and Reservations

Buying Train Tickets Online

Buy train tickets online for Kurobe-Unazukionsen with Rail Monsters by selecting departure dates, checking Hokuriku Shinkansen and regional rail options, and completing an online reservation. Book your tickets for Kurobe-Unazukionsen train stations, including Kurobe-Unazukionsen Station and nearby Shin-Kurobe Station, depending on the service shown in search.

Types of Train Tickets Available

Kurobe-Unazukionsen services include regular tickets for regional travel, Ordinary Car seats on Hokuriku Shinkansen trains, and Green Car options on selected Shinkansen services. Cheap tickets and discount tickets may appear for advance bookings to and from Tokyo, Nagano, Toyama, Kanazawa, Fukui, Tsuruga, and nearby Toyama Chiho Railway points.

Tips for Online Reservations

Online reservation services through Rail Monsters accept Kurobe-Unazukionsen train bookings 6 to 12 months ahead of travel, useful for Golden Week, Obon, New Year, and cherry blossom dates. Train prices vary by route and seat type; ticket counters remain available at major JR stations. With the Rail Monsters iOS and Android apps, you can book and manage train tickets on mobile.

Destinations from Kurobe-Unazukionsen

Rail services from Kurobe-Unazukionsen Bullet train services: Hokuriku Shinkansen trains from Kurobe-Unazukionsen Station run east toward Nagano, Omiya, Ueno, and Tokyo, and west toward Toyama, Kanazawa, Fukui, and Tsuruga. Regional services: Toyama Chiho Railway trains from Shin-Kurobe serve Unazuki Onsen, Dentetsu-Toyama, and local stations in eastern Toyama Prefecture. Interchange services: Tsuruga and Kanazawa provide onward rail connections toward Kansai and the wider Hokuriku network. Airport services: no direct airport rail link serves Kurobe-Unazukionsen.

Kurobe-Unazukionsen to Tsuruga

Travel from Kurobe-Unazukionsen to Tsuruga by train and discover the scenic Echizen Coast or visit the historic Tsuruga Castle.

Frequency

4 times per day

Popular Trains

Hakutaka

Kurobe-Unazukionsen

Japan

1h 34m

Tsuruga

Japan

Kurobe-Unazukionsen to Kanazawa

Travel from Kurobe-Unazukionsen to Kanazawa by train and visit the Kenrokuen Garden or explore Kanazawa Castle.

Frequency

13 times per day

Popular Trains

Hakutaka

Kurobe-Unazukionsen

Japan

35m

Kanazawa

Japan

Kurobe-Unazukionsen to Toyama

Travel from Kurobe-Unazukionsen to Toyama by train and visit the Toyama Glass Art Museum or stroll through the picturesque gardens of Toyama Castle.

Frequency

13 times per day

Popular Trains

Hakutaka

Kurobe-Unazukionsen

Japan

12m

Toyama

Japan

Kurobe-Unazukionsen to Tokyo

Travel from Kurobe-Unazukionsen to Tokyo by Limited Express and visit the iconic Tokyo Tower or enjoy the art at the Mori Art Museum.

Frequency

11 times per day

Popular Trains

Hakutaka

Kurobe-Unazukionsen

Japan

2h 25m

Tokyo

Japan

Kurobe-Unazukionsen to Fukui

Travel from Kurobe-Unazukionsen to Fukui by train and visit the historic Fukui Castle or enjoy the rich exhibits at the Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum.

Frequency

4 times per day

Popular Trains

Hakutaka

Kurobe-Unazukionsen

Japan

1h 12m

Fukui(Fukui)

Japan

Kurobe-Unazukionsen to Nagano

Travel from Kurobe-Unazukionsen to Nagano by limited express and visit the Zenkoji Temple or enjoy the picturesque Matsumoto Castle.

Frequency

12 times per day

Popular Trains

Hakutaka

Kurobe-Unazukionsen

Japan

50m

Nagano

Japan

Kurobe-Unazukionsen to Shin-Takaoka

Travel from Kurobe-Unazukionsen to Shin-Takaoka by train and discover the historic Kanazawa Castle or the beautiful Japanese Garden of Kenrokuen.

Frequency

13 times per day

Popular Trains

Hakutaka

Kurobe-Unazukionsen

Japan

21m

Shin-Takaoka

Japan

Kurobe-Unazukionsen to Ueno

Travel from Kurobe-Unazukionsen to Ueno by Limited Express and visit Ueno Park or the Tokyo National Museum.

Frequency

11 times per day

Popular Trains

Hakutaka

Kurobe-Unazukionsen

Japan

2h 19m

Ueno

Japan

Kurobe-Unazukionsen to Kagaonsen

Travel from Kurobe-Unazukionsen to Kagaonsen by train and enjoy the hot springs at Kaga Onsen or visit the scenic Yuzen Museum.

Frequency

4 times per day

Popular Trains

Hakutaka

Kurobe-Unazukionsen

Japan

56m

Kagaonsen

Japan

Kurobe-Unazukionsen to Itoigawa

Travel from Kurobe-Unazukionsen to Itoigawa by train and visit the scenic Itoigawa Seaside Park or the historic Itoigawa Museum.

Frequency

12 times per day

Popular Trains

Hakutaka

Kurobe-Unazukionsen

Japan

13m

Itoigawa

Japan

Kurobe-Unazukionsen to Takasaki

Travel from Kurobe-Unazukionsen to Takasaki by train and visit the historic Takasaki City Museum or see the famous Shorinzan Daruma-ji temple.

Frequency

10 times per day

Popular Trains

Hakutaka

Kurobe-Unazukionsen

Japan

1h 36m

Takasaki

Japan

Kurobe-Unazukionsen to Karuizawa

Travel from Kurobe-Unazukionsen to Karuizawa by limited express train and visit the historic Kumoba Pond or the charming Karuizawa Ginza shopping street.

Frequency

8 times per day

Popular Trains

Hakutaka

Kurobe-Unazukionsen

Japan

1h 23m

Karuizawa

Japan

Kurobe-Unazukionsen to Ueda

Travel from Kurobe-Unazukionsen to Ueda by train and visit the historic Ueda Castle or enjoy the local specialty, soba noodles, in the surrounding area.

Frequency

8 times per day

Popular Trains

Hakutaka

Kurobe-Unazukionsen

Japan

1h 4m

Ueda

Japan

Kurobe-Unazukionsen to Echizen-Takefu

Travel from Kurobe-Unazukionsen to Echizen-Takefu by train and visit the beautiful Takefu Castle or the stunning Kanazawa Noh Museum.

Frequency

4 times per day

Popular Trains

Hakutaka

Kurobe-Unazukionsen

Japan

1h 22m

Echizen-Takefu

Japan

Kurobe-Unazukionsen to Joetsu

Travel from Kurobe-Unazukionsen to Joetsu by local train and visit the Joetsu Museum of Art or enjoy the scenic views at Takada Castle Park.

Frequency

12 times per day

Popular Trains

Hakutaka

Kurobe-Unazukionsen

Japan

26m

Joetsu

Japan

Kurobe-Unazukionsen Major Train Stations

Kurobe-Unazukionsen has two closely linked rail stops with different roles. Kurobe-Unazukionsen Station is the Shinkansen station, used by JR West and JR East Hokuriku Shinkansen services running east toward the Tokyo corridor and west toward the Hokuriku coast. Shin-Kurobe Station is the adjacent Toyama Chiho Railway stop, used for regional trains toward Unazuki Onsen, Dentetsu-Toyama, and local stations in eastern Toyama Prefecture. Transfers between the Shinkansen station and Shin-Kurobe are made on foot within the station area. Use the station cards below to view individual station details.

Kurobe-Unazukionsen Station

Kurobe-Unazukionsen Station serves hot springs, providing access to relaxation and stunning scenery.

Kurobe-Unazukionsen Train Travel FAQ and Tips

What is the main train route from Kurobe-Unazukionsen?

The main route from Kurobe-Unazukionsen is the Hokuriku Shinkansen to Tokyo, usually by Hakutaka service, taking around 2h30m depending on the departure. JR West and JR East operate through services on this corridor. Trains use Kurobe-Unazukionsen Station and run via Toyama, Joetsumyoko, Nagano, and Omiya before reaching Ueno and Tokyo Station.

Should I reserve seats on trains from Kurobe-Unazukionsen?

Hokuriku Shinkansen trains from Kurobe-Unazukionsen offer reserved Ordinary Car seats and Green Car seats, and some services also have non-reserved Ordinary Car seating. Reserved seats are a good choice when traveling with luggage or during Japanese holiday periods. Toyama Chiho Railway regional trains from Shin-Kurobe generally use simpler local ticketing without Shinkansen-style seat reservations.

Can I buy Kurobe-Unazukionsen train tickets at the last minute?

Last-minute Kurobe-Unazukionsen tickets may be available, especially for regional Toyama Chiho Railway trips and non-reserved Shinkansen seating. Reserved Hokuriku Shinkansen seats can sell out during Golden Week, Obon, New Year, and cherry blossom dates. Rail Monsters accepts Kurobe-Unazukionsen train bookings 6 to 12 months ahead of travel, which helps secure preferred departures.

Is there an airport rail connection from Kurobe-Unazukionsen?

Kurobe-Unazukionsen does not have a direct airport rail station. For air connections, passengers usually use rail services toward Toyama and then continue to Toyama Airport by local ground transport. The key rail transfer for the city is between Kurobe-Unazukionsen Station on the Hokuriku Shinkansen and Shin-Kurobe Station on the Toyama Chiho Railway.

How do I buy train tickets to and from Kurobe-Unazukionsen?

You can buy train tickets to and from Kurobe-Unazukionsen at Rail Monsters by entering your travel date, selecting a Hokuriku Shinkansen or regional rail option, and completing online reservation. Rail Monsters accepts bookings 6 to 12 months ahead of travel for Kurobe-Unazukionsen services. Booking confirmation is sent by email with the ticket details needed for travel.

What are the main train connections to and from Kurobe-Unazukionsen?

Kurobe-Unazukionsen connects with Tokyo in around 2h30m by Hokuriku Shinkansen, Nagano in about 55m, Toyama in around 12m, and Kanazawa in about 35m. Westbound Shinkansen services reach Fukui in roughly 1h20m and Tsuruga in around 1h50m. Regional Toyama Chiho Railway trains connect Shin-Kurobe with Unazuki Onsen in about 25m.

Do bullet trains serve Kurobe-Unazukionsen?

Yes. Kurobe-Unazukionsen Station is served by the Hokuriku Shinkansen, Japan's bullet train line between the Tokyo area and the Hokuriku region. Hakutaka services are the main Shinkansen trains stopping at this station. For local onward travel, nearby Shin-Kurobe Station is served by Toyama Chiho Railway rather than by Shinkansen trains.

What are the main train stations in Kurobe-Unazukionsen?

Kurobe-Unazukionsen Station is the main intercity rail station and handles Hokuriku Shinkansen trains operated by JR West and JR East. Shin-Kurobe Station sits beside it on the Toyama Chiho Railway Main Line and handles regional trains toward Unazuki Onsen and Dentetsu-Toyama. The two stations form the key rail interchange for Kurobe city.

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