I'm a bit unclear about the usage of the Rail Pass on local/rapid/limited express trains, and transferring between them.
As far as I'm aware, for the supported local lines we show our pass, and go through the gates, no problem. However I'm curious about the switching from a local line to limited express, and vice versa. I have a short section of my trip where we leave from Nagahama to arrive at Gifu station (not Gifu-Hashima).
Hyperdia is suggesting a possible route using a JR special rapid train (for Aboshi), then switching to Shirasagi at Maibara. I have consulted the maps for Maibara station and I do not see any transfer gates between the Biwako platforms and the Hokuriku platforms. Does this mean going from special rapid trains (or local), to the limited express trains, there is no gate to pass?
The transfer window is small (8 minutes) and I'm a bit unsure if there's enough time to make the transfer.
Thank you for your help!