Route guide
Tokyo to Sapporo is the longest single railway journey most travellers take in Japan. With the JR Pass the whole route is covered, here is exactly how it works.
If you are on a tight schedule, flying Tokyo to Sapporo is around 1 hour 30 minutes plus airport time. The train wins for scenery, comfort and a fixed JR Pass cost.
Fljót svör við algengum spurningum.
Not yet. You need to change at Shin Hakodate Hokuto from shinkansen to the Hokuto limited express.
Yes, both legs are fully covered including seat reservations.
Around 8 hours total including the transfer at Shin Hakodate Hokuto.
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