This video, filmed ahead of the 2024 opening of the Hokuriku Shinkansen extension to Tsuruga, showcases the arrival and departure of various limited express trains at Kanazawa Station (金沢駅), one of the main rail hubs in Ishikawa Prefecture. Covering train movements between approximately 11:30 AM and 3:00 PM, viewers are able to observe the vibrant atmosphere of the station and the diversity of limited express services that connect Kanazawa with other key locations in the region.

Kanazawa Station is well-known for its impressive Tsuzumi-mon Gate and cutting-edge architecture, serving as a symbolic gateway to the historic city of Kanazawa and the wider Hokuriku region. The video captures the energy of the station prior to the anticipated expansion of the Hokuriku Shinkansen, an event expected to further enhance Kanazawa’s role as a transportation and tourism hub on the Sea of Japan coast.

As a highlight, the video features the window view from the Thunderbird 30 Limited Express (サンダーバード30号) towards the end of the footage. The Thunderbird is a well-loved service operated by JR West, connecting Kanazawa to Osaka and other key cities in the Kansai region. With the Hokuriku Shinkansen extension, some traditional limited express routes are set to see service changes, making this video a valuable record of Kanazawa Station’s bustling pre-Shinkansen era. For anyone interested in Japanese railways, trainspotting, or travel in Ishikawa, this provides a unique look at the transition period in regional train operations.