Hokuriku

Hokuriku Driving Guide

Kanazawa, Toyama and Noto combine coastal views with great food.

Updated 2026-09-01

Murodo on the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route
Murodo on the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route::::=UT=:::: / CC BY-SA 3.0

Region

Hokuriku

Best season

April–November.

Popular road trips

1

Why visit

  • Kenrokuen
  • Noto Peninsula coast
  • Kurobe Gorge

Best season

April–November.

Driving notes

  • Heavy snow on the Sea of Japan side in winter.
  • Parts of the Noto route are unlit at night.

Driving tip

Compare cars and book your rental with holioo.com.

Planning a road trip in Japan?

Search Rental Cars on holioo.com

Popular road trips

Nearby airports

Please check the official website for the latest information.

Heading here together? Share the driving notes with your group.

holioo.com | Hokuriku Driving Guide https://e-drive.holioo.com/en/regions/hokuriku