Nihonkai DELI LINER is a touristic bus service running direct routes from Kanazawa and Kaga onsen to Maizuru, and vice versa. Passengers stop at several sightseeing spots en route and enjoy local specialties from the Japan Sea.
Tour Fee
- West Route
- Departure from Kanazawa, one-way trip for 9,800 to 10,800 yen per adult.
1,000 yen off the adult fare for children in primary school and younger. - East Route
- Terminating in Kanazawa, one-way trip for 9,800 to 10,800 yen per adult.
1,000 yen off the adult fare for children in primary school and younger.
Tour Details
Tour Date / [West Route] Departing every Friday and Sunday from the 20th of July to 26th of August (except the 10th and 12th of August).
[East Route] Departing every Saturday and Monday from the 21st of July to 27th of August (except the 11th and 13th of August).
Minimum number of participants: 10 people
A tour conductor will accompany the tour members.
Features
- Tour members travel the Japan Sea coast for half a day, stopping at several spots along the way to relax and enjoy the sights.
- Gourmet foods enhance the travel experience. Enjoy the summer scenery as you taste local specialties along the Japan Sea coast.
- The liner stops at the most recommended sightseeing spots: A stroll around Yamanaka Onsen, a visit to the Tsuruga Red Brick Warehouse, and on the West route a stop at the commanding vista point overlooking Mikatagoko Lake from the top of the Rainbow Line Mountain.
- On the East route tour members can join a workshop on either of two traditional craftworks at Obama: agate stone polishing and Japanese color paper making.
- Tour members travel directly between Kanazawa and Nishimaizuru on a large, charter-size bus with no transfers. You can also take the WILLER TRAINS to Amanohashidate or Kinosaki onsen from Nishimaizuru, or even take a day trip to Kyoto.
Gourmet foods served on the West route
Kanazawa: Sasa-sushi
Yamanaka Onsen: Enjoy your favorite sweet with a Sweets Coupon.
Tsuruga: An Italian restaurant specialized in local ingredients (located in the Red Brick Warehouse)
Rainbow Line: A croquette sweet made from the specialty ingredient Heshiko.
※The menu and lunch place may vary on some departure dates. Beverages are not included in the free coupon service.
Gourmet foods you can enjoy on the East route
Nishimaizuru: Maizuru sweet red bean bun and Maizuru Chatta
Obama: Grilled Mackerel Sushi
Tsuruga: An Italian restaurant specialized in local ingredients (located in the Red Brick Warehouse)
Yamanaka Onsen: Enjoy your favorite sweet with a Sweets Coupon.
※The menu and lunch place may vary on some departure dates. Beverages are not included in the free coupon service.
West Route (Kanazawa to Nshimaizuru)
Schedule
★Kanazawa Station (departs at around 8:00)＝(Chartered Bus)＝★Yamashiro Onsen (departs at around 9:25)＝★Yamanaka Onsen (short stroll (40 min), departs at around 10:30)＝Tsuruga Red Brick Warehouse (arrives at around 12:10: lunch and a free stroll (90 min total))＝Rainbow Line Summit Park (arrives at around 14:45: free stroll (45 min))＝Nishimaizuru Station (arrives at around 17:00)
New tour members can board at spots marked ★.
Tour members must continue the tour all the way to Nishimaizuru Station.
※The short stroll and Sweets Coupon are not included in the itinerary or fee for passengers beginning the tour at Yamanaka Onsen.
※Sasa-sushi will not be served to passengers beginning the tour from locations other than Kanazawa Station.
East Route (Nishimaizuru to Kanazawa)
Schedule
Nishimaizuru Station (departs at around 10:20)＝(Chartered Bus)＝Obama (arrives at around 11:00: optional classes for traditional craftworks (40 min))＝Tsuruga Red Brick Warehouse (arrives at around 13:30: lunch and local stroll (90 min total))＝○Yamanaka Onsen (arrives at around 16:45 : short stroll (45 min))＝○Yamashiro Onsen (arrives at around 17:40)＝○Kanazawa Station West Gate (arrives at around 19:00)
Tour members can finish the tour at spots marked ○.
Tour members can only begin the tour from Nishimaizuru Station.
※The Sweets Coupon is not included in the itinerary or fee for tour members finishing the tour at Yamanaka Onsen.
