Hokuriku Travel Alert
Heavy rain has disrupted some local train services.
Traveling beyond Kanazawa or Toyama?
Check your route before you go.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Record-breaking rain hit parts of Hokuriku.
On Aug 27, exceptionally heavy rain affected parts of Ishikawa and Toyama. The following 24-hour totals set new local records.
Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). Values are official preliminary observations and may be corrected.
NANAO LINE
Current service status (Sep 1)
JR West is working toward reopening the suspended section from the first train on Sep 6.
Check again before traveling.
HIMI LINE
Current service status (Sep 1)
All train services are suspended.
JR West is working toward reopening the line on Sep 6.
Some local bus services may also be affected. Check your route before leaving.
OTHER SERVICES TO CHECK
Your connection may also be affected.
Noto Kagaribi limited express: services are cancelled all day on Sep 1 because of the Nanao Line disruption.
Etsumihoku Line (Fukui–Kuzuryuko): services are suspended all day following separate heavy rain. Check JR West for the latest restoration information.
IMPORTANT
NOT ALL HOKURIKU TRAINS ARE SUSPENDED.
These disruptions mainly affect specific local lines.
Don't assume your train is cancelled — and don't assume it's running. Check your exact train before departure.
Traveling by Hokuriku Shinkansen? Check its separate live status.
WHAT YOU CAN DO
Check your specific train line, route, and timetable.
Services may be delayed or run less frequently.
Consider official replacement buses, safe road routes, or another itinerary if trains are suspended. Never enter closed or flooded roads.
Check the latest official weather information before traveling.
Your accommodation or station staff may have current local transport information.
OFFICIAL INFORMATION
Check live information before you leave.
Status: ACTIVE
This alert reflects information available at the time shown above. Always check official sources for the latest status. When conditions change, this page can be marked UPDATED, RESOLVED, or ARCHIVED.