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Does JR Pass cover Sapporo?
Travel to Sapporo by train is fully covered by the Japan Rail Pass. This is an affordable option with the added bonus of views of much of the Japanese countryside.
Can I use JR Pass from Tokyo to Hokkaido?
Take the JR Tohoku/Hokkaido Shinkansen from Tokyo to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto (4 hours) and transfer to the Hokuto limited express to Sapporo (3.5 hours). The entire one way trip costs around 29,000 yen and takes around eight hours. It is fully covered by the Japan Rail Pass and JR East South Hokkaido Rail Pass.
Is JR Pass only for one person?
A JR Pass is a very personal thing and can only be used by the person that it was issued for.
Does Shinkansen go to Hokkaido?
The Hokkaido Shinkansen (北海道新幹線, Hokkaidō Shinkansen) is a Japanese high-speed Shinkansen rail line that links up with the Tōhoku Shinkansen in northern Aomori Prefecture in Honshu and continues on into the interior of Hokkaido through the undersea Seikan Tunnel.
How do you travel around Hokkaido?
You can easily move around Hokkaido by plane, train or bus; the 2 new lines of sightseeing buses are very convenient for foreign tourists! If you prefer, you can rent a car but remember that Hokkaido is a very big island…
What is the best time to visit Hokkaido Japan?
For those looking for outdoor adventures, the summer may be the best time to visit Hokkaido. Long sunny days and cool nights give ample time to enjoy every day. July is famous for the blooming of myriads of flowers, and August is the best time to get out and enjoy all of Hokkaido’s lush scenery and the outdoors.
How cold is Hokkaido in January?
around -4°C
January. It is the coldest month in Hokkaido. No matter where you are in this vast prefecture, you’ll feel really cold. Average temperatures lie around -4°C (25°F).
Where can I buy a Hokkaido rail pass?
Hokkaido Rail Pass can be purchased at JR EAST Travel Service Center, etc. For office hours, please see the JR East website. *Hokkaido Rail Pass can only be purchased. Exchange cannot be made. *Sapporo-Noboribetsu Area Pass and Sapporo-Furano Area Pass cannot be purchased. Please insert only your rail pass into the automatic ticket gate.
How do I reserve seats on the east-south Hokkaido rail pass?
Shinkansen and limited express train seats can be reserved using reserved seat ticket vending machines at major JR EAST stations. Present your JR East-South Hokkaido Rail Pass at a JR EAST Travel Service Center or a JR Ticket Office (Midori-no-Madoguchi) at a major JR EAST station within the area covered by the pass to reserve a seat.
Can a non-Japanese passport holder purchase the Sapporo-Noboribetsu area pass?
Any non-Japanese passport holders can purchase the Sapporo-Noboribetsu Area Pass and the Sapporo-Furano Area Pass. *The starting date of the pass must be on or before March 31, 2022. ★You are required to show your passport at the time of purchase. (A residence card, a copy of passport etc. are not available.)