Hokkaido Rail Pass
Unlimited travel on all JR Hokkaido lines. Explore Japan's northern island from Sapporo to Wakkanai.
JR Hokkaido · Regional pass
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Important information
The pass cannot be used at automatic ticket gates. Show your pass at the manned gate when entering and exiting platforms.
Pass validity is counted in days from midnight to midnight, not 24-hour periods. The first day of use counts as a full day regardless of start time.
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Why visit Hokkaido by rail?
Japan's northernmost island offers unique experiences year-round
Winter paradise
Attend the Snow Festival in Sapporo or enjoy world-class powder snow at ski resorts
Fresh seafood
Savor the finest sashimi in Otaru or fresh catch from Hakodate harbor
Lavender fields
Wander through the colorful flower fields of Furano in summer
Scenic journeys
Ride through dramatic coastal and mountain landscapes
Top destinations
Hakodate
The southern gateway to Hokkaido. Enjoy fresh seafood at the morning market, explore the star-shaped Fort Goryokaku, and take the ropeway up Mt. Hakodate for one of Japan's most stunning night views.
Otaru
A charming harbor town just 30 minutes from Sapporo. Famous for its historic canal, glass workshops, and some of the freshest sashimi you'll ever taste.
Furano
Known for endless rolling fields of lavender in summer and excellent skiing in winter. Don't miss the local lavender-flavored treats and farm-fresh produce.
Pass coverage
Included
- Unlimited travel on all JR Hokkaido lines
- Limited express, express, and local trains
- Free seat reservations on limited express trains
- Local JR Hokkaido buses (including JR Bus in Sapporo)
Not included
- Hokkaido Shinkansen (from Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto)
- South Hokkaido Railway
- Sapporo Subway
- Express and intercity buses
- Green Car (requires extra fare plus green class surcharge)
Popular routes
Sapporo → Hakodate
Ltd. Exp. Hokuto
Sapporo → Asahikawa
Ltd. Exp. Kamui/Lilac
Sapporo → Otaru
Rapid/Local
Sapporo → Furano
Lavender Express
Sapporo → Kushiro
Ltd. Exp. Ozora
Eligibility and usage
The Hokkaido Rail Pass is exclusively available to visitors entering Japan on a Temporary Visitor visa for tourism purposes.
Eligible
- Foreign passport holders entering Japan as temporary visitors
- Must present passport at time of exchange
Not eligible
- Japanese citizens or residents
- Holders of student, work, or other long-term visas
- Those with residence cards
Exchange locations in Hokkaido
Sapporo Station
JR Information Desk
New Chitose Airport Station
JR Information Desk
Hakodate Station
Twinkle Plaza
Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto Station
JR Information Desk
Noboribetsu Station
JR Information Desk
Asahikawa Station
Twinkle Plaza
Obihiro Station
Twinkle Plaza
Kushiro Station
Twinkle Plaza
Abashiri Station
JR Ticket Window
Activate within 90 days
Your exchange order is valid for 90 days from issue date. You can choose your start date when exchanging for the actual pass in Hokkaido.
Reserved seats included
You can reserve seats for free at any JR Hokkaido station or using the reserved seat ticket vending machines. Note that some limited express trains require reservations.
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