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The JR Hokkaido passes are tickets for foreign visitors covering JR trains in Hokkaido for a set period. There is a Hokkaido-wide pass and two area passes around Sapporo.
When each pass pays off
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Noboribetsu round trip
Singles are cheaper by ¥220
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Airport and Noboribetsu
Pass is cheaper by ¥2,240
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Asahikawa round trip
Singles are cheaper by ¥120
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Airport and Asahikawa
Pass is cheaper by ¥2,340
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Hakodate round trip
Singles are cheaper by ¥2,460
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Hakodate and Asahikawa
Pass is cheaper by ¥8,420
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Airport and Kushiro
Pass is cheaper by ¥1,100
One adult, at JR Hokkaido's official fares, all from Sapporo. Limited express fares include a reserved seat and the airport fare is a non-reserved Rapid Airport seat. Passes are at the pre-purchase price.
Choosing a pass
To Noboribetsu Onsen
Sapporo-Noboribetsu 4-day
¥10,000
To Biei and Furano
Sapporo-Furano 4-day
¥11,000
Around Hokkaido
Hokkaido 5-day
¥22,000
Around Hokkaido, unhurried
Hokkaido 7-day
¥28,000
A long trip
Hokkaido 10-day
¥37,000
JR Hokkaido's official pre-purchase price for one adult. Children pay half.
| Area | Noboribetsu | Furano |
|---|---|---|
| Airport, Sapporo, Otaru | ○ | ○ |
| Noboribetsu | ○ | × |
| Biei, Furano, Asahikawa | × | ○ |
| Toya, Hakodate, Kushiro | × | No |
The Hokkaido-wide pass covers every area in this table.
Sapporo-Noboribetsu passSapporo-Furano passHokkaido-wide pass only
A sketch simplified from Wikipedia coordinates. Lines are straight, not the real routes.
Conditions
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Who can buy | Non-Japanese passport holders; the original passport is required |
| Buying in Japan | ¥1,000 more than buying ahead |
| Seats | All limited express seats are reserved; a seat ticket is issued before boarding at no extra charge |
| Not covered | Hokkaido Shinkansen, Sapporo subway and streetcar |
| Buses | Some JR buses on the Hokkaido-wide pass, none on the area passes |
| Changes and refunds | Start date cannot be changed; refunds before use carry a 10% fee |
| Product on the booking button | Exchange for the pass within 90 days of purchase and start within 30 days of exchange |