Hokuriku Discover Hokuriku with Connecting Flights
Fly & Explore Hokuriku!
With connecting flights, access to the non-metropolitan areas of Japan becomes much more convenient. In the Hokuriku region, centuries-old traditions, soothing hot springs, historic streets, and the freshest flavours come together in a journey that balances culture, nature, and gastronomy.
Hokuriku Region: Fukui, Ishikawa, Toyama
Getting to Japan from Singapore doesn’t have to be limited to direct and domestic flights. With flights from Singapore connecting through other international airports such as Incheon, you have many options to choose from!
This route from Incheon International Airport to Komatsu Airport in Ishikawa Prefecture opens the door to a Hokuriku adventure across Fukui, Ishikawa, and Toyama Prefecture, where modern conveniences like the Hokuriku Shinkansen, local railways, buses and short taxi rides make travelling seamless.
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From Singapore to Incheon to Komatsu Airport
The flight from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Incheon International Airport (ICN) takes about 6 hours 15 mins. From there, the flight to Komatsu Airport (KMQ) takes approximately 1 hour 45 minutes.
Komatsu Airport
From Komatsu Airport, a limousine bus ride takes you to Komatsu Station in just over ten minutes. Here, you can pick up a freshly prepared seafood ekiben (railway lunchbox), such as a salmon belly and ikura bento, a local favourite and the perfect light lunch on the go. With your meal in hand, board the Shinkansen for a comfortable ride to Echizen-Takefu Station, the gateway to Fukui’s traditional crafts and culture.
↓ 12 min limousine bus ride
Komatsu Station
↓ 32 min Shinkansen (Tsurugi) ride
Echizen-Takefu Station
↓ 10 min taxi ride
Papyrus House
Just a short 10-minute drive or 20-minute bus ride from Echizen-Takefu Station lies Echizen Washi Village, a community with over 1,500 years of papermaking history. Here you can find Papyrus House, where the cherished craft of Echizen washi continues to flourish. Join a hands-on workshop to learn age-old techniques and create your own sheet of washi, a memorable activity to share with a sibling or friend, or a calming experience to enjoy on your own.
↓ 12 min taxi ride
Megane Museum
Continue your journey to the Megane Museum in Sabae City, the centre of Japan’s world-class eyewear industry. Here, you can trace the fascinating history of spectacle-making and see how Sabae City became synonymous with quality craftsmanship. The museum showcases the remarkable process involved in creating a single frame, highlighting the precision and skill of local artisans. You can try on and purchase from around 3,000 different frames or make a reservation for a hands-on workshop to craft your own pair!
↓ 15 min walk
Sabae Station
↓ 15 min train (Hapi-Line Fukui) ride
Fukui City – Shoyu Katsudon
Before settling down for the night, take a stroll through the streets of Fukui City and soak in the relaxed evening atmosphere. It’s the perfect chance to discover local shops and eateries, and to end the day with a hearty meal. Be sure to try one of Fukui’s beloved specialities, the shoyu katsudon, a satisfying pork cutlet topped with grated radish and served with soy sauce specially made to go with the cutlet.
Fukui Station
↓ 53 min railway (Echizen Railway) ride
Katsuyama Station
↓ 12 min community bus ride
Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum
Begin the day with an adventure millions of years in the making. The Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum in Katsuyama City is one of the biggest dinosaur museums in the world, housed in a futuristic silver dome. Inside, 50 life-sized skeletons, realistic dioramas, and interactive exhibits await, from the locally discovered Fukuiraptor to the mighty Tyrannosaurus Rex. After exploring, you can also enjoy a dino-themed meal or sweet treat at the museum’s restaurant.
About Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum
↓ 12 min community bus ride
Katsuyama Station
↓ 52 min railway (Echizen Railway) ride
Fukui Station
↓ 8 min Shinkansen (Tsurugi) ride
Awaraonsen Station
↓ 37 min bus (Keifuku Bus) ride
Tojinbo
In the late afternoon, make your way to Tojinbo, a dramatic series of cliffs rising 25 metres above the Sea of Japan. Shaped over millennia into striking columnar joints, these rugged formations are a designated natural monument. It is also a popular scenic spot to watch the sun set, with fiery skies reflecting on the waves below.
↓ 30 min bus (Keifuku Bus) ride
Awara-Yunomachi Station
↓ 1 min walk
Awara Onsen
Next, head to Awara Onsen, a nostalgic hot spring town filled with retro shopping streets and free public footbaths scattered throughout. The largest hot spring town in Fukui, a leisurely stroll here reveals charming local shops, steaming baths at every corner, and the warm hospitality of an old-fashioned onsen town. It’s the perfect place to slow down and enjoy Fukui’s relaxed pace of life.
End the day with an overnight stay here, where you can savour luxurious dinners featuring Fukui’s prized Echizen crab and soak in the mineral-rich hot springs, letting the soothing waters wash away the day’s fatigue for a truly restorative experience.
JR Awara Onsen Station
↓ 16 min train ride
Kagaonsen Station
↓ 37 min bus ride
Kaga Fruit Land
Start off your day with a visit to Kaga Fruit Land, a year-round fruit-picking park where seasonal delights await. Enjoy an all-you-can-eat experience with freshly harvested seasonal fruits such as strawberries, apples, grapes and cherries, bursting with natural sweetness. The park also features a cafe serving handmade desserts and a covered BBQ area where you can enjoy a feast without having to prepare the ingredients and materials beforehand.
↓ 15 min taxi ride
Kutaniyaki Art Museum
As the day unfolds, continue your journey at the Kutaniyaki Art Museum, devoted entirely to the world of Kutani ware. Spanning more than 360 years of history and showcasing three distinctive styles, the museum offers a vivid look into this colourful ceramic tradition. Its spacious galleries open onto a tranquil garden, while the on-site cafe invites you to savour tea and desserts served in elegant Kutani wares, and you can even buy any Kutani ware that catches your eye!
↓ 37 min train ride
Yamashiro Onsen
Wind down at Yamashiro Onsen, a historic hot spring town developed around Soyu (public bathhouses in the Hokuriku dialect) with over 1,300 years of tradition. Stroll its nostalgic streets where the Ko-Soyu (old public bathhouse) glimmers with Kutani tilework. As evening falls, settle into a ryokan, and have a dinner with seasonal vegetables and local sake, followed by a soothing soak to round off today’s adventures.
Yamashiro Onsen
↓ 17 min bus (Hokutetsu Bus) ride
Kagaonsen Station
↓ 19 min Shinkansen (Tsurugi) ride
Kanazawa Station
↓ 15 min walk
Omicho Market
Begin your day at the bustling Omicho Market, often referred to as Kanazawa’s Kitchen. With around 170 stalls selling everything from freshly caught seafood to local produce, the bustling market is perfect for browsing. You can also enjoy a seafood feast on-site, with popular choices including nodoguro (blackthroat seaperch) and colourful kaisendon (seafood bowls).
↓ 10 min taxi ride
Kanazawa Saryo
In the afternoon, head to Kanazawa Saryo for a unique blend of art and tea. Design and paint your own teacup, layering colours and textures supervised by potter and lacquer artists, then enjoy premium Japanese tea in your finished piece. Perfect as a calming zen session for solo travellers or a creative bonding experience to share with a travel partner.
About Kanazawa Saryo (Website in Japanese)
↓ 30 min bus ride
Kanazawa City Walk
From quiet moments of creativity, the next stop brings you into the heart of Kanazawa City. Begin at Kenrokuen Garden, celebrated as one of Japan’s three most beautiful gardens, where winding paths lead you past tranquil ponds, sculpted pine trees, and seasonal flowers that transform the scenery throughout the year.
Just across the street lies Kanazawa Castle, the restored grounds of the powerful Maeda clan. Here you can admire the striking, white-walled turrets, explore expansive lawns, and imagine life in a feudal stronghold.
From the park, wander on to Korinbo, Kanazawa’s lively shopping and entertainment district. With department stores, boutiques, and plenty of cafes, it’s the perfect place to pick up local crafts, enjoy a snack, or simply soak in the bustle of the modern city.
↓ 15 min bus ride
Higashi Chaya District
As the afternoon draws to a close, wander the atmospheric streets of the Higashi Chaya District. Once a traditional teahouse quarter, it is now filled with quaint cafes, craft shops, and boutiques housed in preserved wooden townhouses. The area is perfect for picking up souvenirs, enjoying a relaxed tea break, and experiencing the nostalgic ambience of old Kanazawa in a traditional yukata.
↓ 12 min bus ride
Kanazawa Station
↓ 23 min Shinkansen (Tsurugi) ride
Toyama Station
↓ 1 min walk
Kitokito Ichiba TOYAMARCHE
In the evening, travel by Shinkansen to Toyama and stop by Kitokito Ichiba TOYAMARCHE, a lively gourmet hub inside the station. Here you can savour Toyama’s specialities such as Shiroebi Tendon (white shrimp tempura on rice) and black ramen. With its wide variety of regional flavours under one roof, it’s the ideal place to end the day before checking in to your hotel nearby.
About Kitokito Ichiba TOYAMARCHE
Toyama Station
↓ 11 min walk
Fugan Canal Kansui Park
Ease into the morning at Fugan Canal Kansui Park, a wide-open space just a short walk from Toyama Station. With its sweeping lawns, tranquil canal, and breathtaking view of the Tateyama Mountain Range, the park is a great place to take a morning stroll by yourself or with your travelling partner before you start your journey for the day.
↓ 22 min tram ride
Toyama Castle Park
Continue your morning with a stroll through the spacious grounds of Toyama Castle Park, where history blends with a peaceful cityscape. The park is built on the site of Toyama Castle, with reconstructed towers offering glimpses of the past. Inside the castle, the Toyama City Local History Museum provides exhibits on the region’s rich heritage if you are keen to explore further.
↓ 9 min walk
Toyama Glass Art Museum
Next, explore the Toyama Glass Art Museum, located within Toyama Kirari, a striking building designed by world-renowned architect Kengo Kuma. While the building’s facade is crafted from granite, glass, and aluminium, the interior uses Toyama wood louvers, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The museum hosts a permanent collection alongside rotating special exhibitions, offering fresh perspectives with every visit.
↓ 10 min tram ride
Toyama Station
↓ 15 min Shinkansen (Hakutaka) ride
Kurobe-Unazukionsen Station
↓ 29 min railway ride
Unazuki Onsen Station
From Toyama Station, grab the local speciality masu zushi, a pressed sushi featuring vinegared rice and trout layered on bamboo leaves and packaged into a wooden box. It is a bento perfect for enjoying on your train ride to Unazuki Onsen Station, the gateway to the Kurobe Gorge. Once you arrive, take a moment to relax at the Station Footbath Kuronagi near the station. It’s a simple yet soothing way to dip into the onsen spirit, refreshing your legs before you board the scenic Kurobe Gorge Railway.
Kurobe Gorge Railway
After a relaxing footbath, journey into the mountains with the Kurobe Gorge Railway, a scenic open-air train running through one of Japan’s deepest V-shaped valleys. The 120-minute round trip offers spectacular views of verdant forests, sheer cliffs, and the emerald Kurobe River, a ride that’s as exhilarating as it is unforgettable.
↓ 29 min railway ride
Kurobe-Unazukionsen Station
↓ 15 min Shinkansen (Hakutaka) ride
Toyama City
In the late afternoon, return to Toyama by rail and check in to your hotel near the station. Dinner brings another chance to indulge in the region’s culinary treasures, with Toyama being famous for its fresh seafood caught in Toyama Bay, such as kanburi (winter yellowtail). It’s the perfect way to unwind and reflect on a day that balanced art, history, and breathtaking natural landscapes.
Toyama Station
↓36 min Shinkansen (Tsurugi) ride
Komatsu Station
↓15 min taxi ride
Komatsu Airport
A short Shinkansen ride from Toyama brings you back to Komatsu Station, followed by a short 15-minute taxi transfer to Komatsu Airport. As the journey closes, carry home not only souvenirs, but also lasting memories of Hokuriku’s traditions, landscapes, and hospitality!
as of 17 October 2025
