Tokyo to Osaka via Hokuriku: Is Japan’s New Golden Route Worth It?
Reroute your Tokyo–Kyoto journey along the Sea of Japan via Nagano, Kanazawa and Fukui. Here is how the Hokuriku “New Golden Route” really compares.
Monika Sewicka is a travel writer who specializes in European city breaks, winter escapes, and cultural landmarks. She shares practical itineraries and local tips to help readers make the most of every trip.
Reroute your Tokyo–Kyoto journey along the Sea of Japan via Nagano, Kanazawa and Fukui. Here is how the Hokuriku “New Golden Route” really compares.
Plan a smarter Japan itinerary along the Tokyo–Kyoto–Osaka corridor, with clear advice on side trips, open‑jaw flights, trains and when to fly domestically.