From Tokyo
to Toyama:
The fastest way is by JR Joetsu Shinkansen from Tokyo to Echigo-Yuzawa (75 minutes), followed by a ride on the JR Hakutaka Limited Express to Toyama (2 hours). The one way fare is about 11,500 Yen.
Note that the Hakutaka uses non-JR tracks between Echigo-Yuzawa and Naoetsu. Therefore, Japan Rail Pass holders will have to pay a supplement of 1450 Yen. An alternative route, which is fully covered by the Japan Rail Pass, leads via Nagaoka, using the JR Joetsu Shinkansen (100 minutes) and JR Hokuetsu Limited Express (2 hours).
to Shinano-Omachi:
Take the Azusa Limited Express from Tokyo's Shinjuku Station to Matsumoto (2.5 hours) and transfer to the JR Oito Line to Shinano-Omachi Station (1 hour). The one way journey costs around 7500 Yen and is fully covered by the Japan Rail Pass.
An alternative approach by JR Nagano Shinkansen and Shinano Limited Express via Nagano and Matsumoto can be similarly fast, but is considerable more expensive. Yet, it is also fully covered by the Japan Rail Pass.
From Osaka/Kyoto
to Toyama:
The one way journey by direct JR Thunderbird Limited Express trains takes about 3 to 3.5 hours and costs around 8000 Yen. It is fully covered by the Japan Rail Pass.
to Shinano-Omachi:
Take the JR Tokaido Shinkansen to Nagoya (1 hour), the JR Shinano Limited Express to Matsumoto (2 hours) and the JR Oito Line to Shinano-Omachi (1 hour). The one way fare is about 11,000 Yen and fully covered by the Japan Rail Pass.
From Nagoya
to Toyama:
The one way journey by direct JR Shirasagi Limited Express trains takes about 4 hours and costs around 8000 Yen. It is fully covered by the Japan Rail Pass.
to Shinano-Omachi:
Take the JR Shinano Limited Express to Matsumoto (2 hours) and the JR Oito Line to Shinano-Omachi (1 hour). The one way fare is about 6,500 Yen and fully covered by the Japan Rail Pass.
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