Regional pass guide
Useful for exploring Hokkaido by conventional rail. It does not cover the Shinkansen journey into the island.
Reviewed · Independent planning guide
| Consecutive days | Pre-purchase | Purchase at station |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | ¥22,000 | ¥23,000 |
| 7 | ¥28,000 | ¥29,000 |
| 10 | ¥37,000 | ¥38,000 |
Child (6–11) prices are half. Requires a non-Japanese passport. Pre-purchase includes designated overseas agents and JR-EAST Train Reservation.
Covers JR Hokkaido conventional lines. Hokkaido Shinkansen, South Hokkaido Railway, Sapporo subway and streetcars are excluded. All JR Hokkaido limited express trains have reserved seating; arrange a seat before boarding.
For a Sapporo base with a limited set of excursions, also compare the 4-day Sapporo-Noboribetsu or Sapporo-Furano passes and individual tickets.
JR Hokkaido announces passport-reader machines at Sapporo and New Chitose Airport from October 20, 2026. As of this page’s October 13 review that service has not started. Check collection rules for your purchase channel.
Our planners use stored route and fare estimates. They do not check live timetables, seat availability, disruption notices, date-specific fares or every private-rail supplement. Treat the result as a shortlist, then check your chosen trains with the operator.
Checked October 13, 2026. Prices and rules can change; confirm your purchase and travel conditions with the operator.
Start with the journeys you want to take. The planners return approximate costs and a pass shortlist.
