The Ohayo Express and the Oyasumi Express were weekday JR West limited express commuter services in the Hokuriku region. The trains were named after the Japanese daily greetings ohayo, which means “good morning,” and oyasumi, which means “good night.” This archived record preserves the former Kanazawa-Fukui guide, including its station stops and timetable.
Operating status: The regular Ohayo Express and Oyasumi Express services described here do not operate. The service ended on 16-Mar-2024, when the Hokuriku Shinkansen extension between Kanazawa and Tsuruga opened. For rail travel between Kanazawa, Komatsu, Kaga Onsen, Awara Onsen, Fukui, and Tsuruga, use the Hokuriku Shinkansen for the fastest route. Local services south of Kanazawa are handled by IR Ishikawa Railway between Kanazawa and Daishoji and by Hapi-Line Fukui between Daishoji and Tsuruga.
The former Ohayo Express at Platform 7, Kanazawa Station
Destinations
The stations below are the destinations covered by the archived Kanazawa-Fukui guide. The former limited express made one weekday round trip; for trips on this corridor, use the official Hokuriku Shinkansen, IR Ishikawa Railway, and Hapi-Line Fukui timetables instead of the preserved table.
The former Oyasumi Express departure time displayed at Platform 2
Komatsu Station
Komatsu City has many locations of interest which include Ishikawa Aviation Plaza, the Motorcar Museum of Japan, the traditional crafts village of Yunokuni no Mori, the hot spring resort Awazu Onsen, and Hoshi Ryokan, a traditional inn that traces its history back over 1300 years.
Kaga Onsen Station
Kaga is a large city that includes within its boundaries many smaller towns, among them the famous hot spring resorts of Yamanaka, Yamashiro, and Katayamazu. The Visit Kaga website has information on hot spring facilities and sightseeing in the area. Natadera Temple can be reached via a short bus ride from Kaga Onsen Station. This temple has beautiful gardens and commands splendid views of Mount Hakusan.
Daishoji Station
Daishoji Station serves the Daishoji district of Kaga City, which has many preserved wooden Edo era houses. The station is close to Kutaniyaki Art Museum, and the Zen temples of Zenshoji and Jisshoin. Boat cruises are popular in the spring when the cherry trees along the Daishoji River come into bloom.
Awara Onsen Station
The city of Awara is famous for its hot spring spa resorts. The official Awara City Tourism Association website has information on hot spring facilities and local sightseeing.
Fukui Station
Fukui is the capital city of Fukui Prefecture. Its famous sites are the Zen temple complex of Eiheiji Temple, Fukui Fine Arts Museum, the Ichijodani ruins (a partially reconstructed 15th century castle town), and in spring the 600 cherry trees that line the river Asuwa.
Carriage banners for the former Oyasumi Express
Archived Timetable
The times below are preserved as a historical reference for the former weekday services shown in the original guide. They are not operating times for rail travel after 16-Mar-2024.
| Ohayo Express | Fukui | Awara Onsen | Daishoji | Kaga Onsen | Komatsu | Kanazawa |
| Times | 7.20 | 7.31 | 7.39 | 7.43 | 7.52 | 8.09 |
| Oyasumi Express | Kanazawa | Komatsu | Kaga Onsen | Daishoji | Awara Onsen | Fukui |
| Times | 21.35 | 21.53 | 22.01 | 22.05 | 22.14 | 22.24 |
The former Oyasumi Express at Platform 2, Kanazawa Station
Useful Links
Because the Ohayo Express and Oyasumi Express have ended, use official timetable and fare tools when planning travel in this corridor. A Japan Rail Pass or Hokuriku Area Pass can be useful for some JR services in the Hokuriku area, but check the coverage area before traveling on non-JR lines.
To find departure times quickly and easily use the JR West Timetable and Fare Finder. For local services south of Kanazawa, check the IR Ishikawa Railway and Hapi-Line Fukui websites.
Article and original photos by Michael Lambe. All rights reserved. Last updated 28-May-2026.
