The much-talked-about 「Osaki-ni-tokudane」 program offers a 30% discount on the Hokuriku Shinkansen Line fare.
It was supposed to end on March 31 of this year, but they have extended it for one year, until March 31, 2023. This is a great discount, so I’m very happy about it.
「Osaki-ni-tokudane (with train ticket)」 for Eki-net members only
Discounts are available only to members of JR East’s “Ekinet” Internet service.
| Discount Service Name | Osaki-ni-tokudane (with train ticket) |
| subject to a discount | All 「KAGAYAKI」 and 「Hakutaka」 trains (reserved seats in ordinary cars) |
| discount rate | 30％ |
| Sales period | From 10:00 a.m. one month to 1:40 a.m. 13 days prior to the boarding date |
| Where to Buy | JR East Internet Service 「Ekinet」 only |
Seven years have passed since the opening of the Hokuriku Shinkansen line in Kanazawa
The Hokuriku Shinkansen line between Nagano and Kanazawa opened on March 14, 2015. It will soon be seven whole years. That’s fast.
The term 「Kanazawa is winning by itself」 was coined in reference to the significant benefits of the Shinkansen’s opening, such as the increase in tourists and the revitalization of the local economy.
『Kanazawa – Tsuruga』 is scheduled to open in 2024, and 『Tsuruga – Shin-Osaka』 in 2046, which is a little further away.
Kanazawa has a really beautiful cityscape and is full of delicious food. I am sure that once you come to Kanazawa, you will fall in love with the city. I hope that as many people as possible will take advantage of the special discounts on the Shinkansen and visit Kanazawa.
