Kanazawa and Kaga Onsen are connected directly by the Hokuriku Shinkansen. The one way journey takes 20 minutes, costs around 2500 yen and is fully covered by the Japan Rail Pass, Hokuriku Area Pass, Kansai Hokuriku Area Pass and Hokuriku Arch Pass. There are 2-3 trains per hour.
Direct trains connect Kanazawa and Kaga Onsen about twice per hour. The one way ride takes about 45 minutes, costs 880 yen, but is not covered by JR passes.
Above fees and schedules are subject to change. Be sure to check current yen exchange rates.
Kaga Onsen consists of four hot spring towns, spread out over the plain and hills near the Sea of Japan coast.
The transportation hub is Kaga Onsen Station on the JR Hokuriku Shinkansen from where buses provide connections to many of the area's attractions. Among the buses is the Can Bus (ƒLƒƒƒ“EƒoƒX), a loop bus for tourists, which connects the station with the four hot spring towns and most other sights in the area. A 1-day pass for one calendar day of unlimited use of the Can Bus costs 1100 yen. A 2-day pass costs 1300 yen. Three lines can be of interest:
Most attractions of Hakusan City lie in the mountains to the east of Kaga Onsen. There are no direct bus or train connections between Hakusan and Kaga Onsen, and travel usually leads via Kanazawa or Matto stations. Hokutetsu trains in the direction of Mount Hakusan go as far as Tsurugi Station from where there are infrequent buses further into the mountains.
A rental car can be convenient for exploring Kaga Onsen and Hakusan. Rental car outlets can be found in Kanazawa, at Kaga Onsen Station, Matto Station and Komatsu Airport.
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