Japan Railway Journal

Season 4, Episode 2

Episode Title: Hokuriku Shinkansen Update: Re-assessing the Effects and Challenges 3 Years On

Air Date: 2018-01-19

Overview:

In 2015, the Hokuriku Shinkansen connected between Tokyo and Kanazawa. 3 years on, hotel construction around Kanazawa terminal is ongoing, tourist numbers have increased and the number of luxury liners stopping at Kanazawa Port has tripled. Meanwhile, the number of people visiting nearby Toyama City has decreased and the city is working hard to attract more visitors. See the economic effects of the Hokuriku Shinkansen after 3 years.