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Nohi/Hokutetsu non-reserved buses and Takayama Hokuriku Pass

darhol
darhol
over 5 years ago
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Hi, I have two questions that I hope someone can help me with:
1. For the Nohi and Hokutetsu buses, it reads on the JR pass website that these buses are included in the pass for the Takayama-Shirakagago-Kanazawa line but that for some, reservations are required. Is there any definitive information on whether the non-reserved buses are also included? Or are pass-holders only allowed to board the reserved buses? In my case, I've called the Nohi and Hokutetsu bus lines to try to make reservations, but all of my options are fully booked already so I have to resort to using the non-reserved buses.

  1. I tried calling the Nohi bus center and asking this question (in Japanese, if that's relevant) and she couldn't answer my question and instead said I need to show my pass at the Takayama Bus Center and ask them. Does anyone know of any contacts I can ask within Japan this question so I don't have to wait until I arrive in Takayama?

Thank you for any help :)

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Daniel-san
18917 posts
over 5 years ago
Expert

Hi there,

Did you buy your pass via JRPass.com? In that case we can make the seat reservation for you.

You can indeed use non-reserved buses as well but may have to come early to queue up.

Kind regards,
Daneil


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