Can I use JR Pass in Hokkaido?
JR Pass validity on the Hokkaido Shinkansen: The JR Pass is valid on all Shinkansen services on the Hokkaido Shinkansen, including the super fast Hayabusa Shinkansen. The value of the JR Pass is outstanding on this route, as a normal ticket would cost 22,690yen for one way.
Can I use JR Pass in Sapporo?
・The rail pass cannot be used for JR Hokkaido Bus, the streetcar and the subway in Sapporo.
Does JR Pass cover Tokyo to Hokkaido?
It is fully covered by the Japan Rail Pass and JR East South Hokkaido Rail Pass. Note that seat reservations are mandatory on Hayabusa trains between Tokyo and Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto. There are long distance ferries between Oarai Port, 100 kilometers northeast of Tokyo and Tomakomai Port, 50 kilometers south of Sapporo.
Can Japanese use JR Pass?
The Japan Rail Pass (also commonly called JR Pass) is a very cost effective rail pass for long distance train travel in Japan. The pass can be used only by foreign tourists and offers unlimited rides on JR trains for one, two or three weeks at a cost that residents of Japan can only dream of.
What is the best way to 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…
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.
Does the bullet train go to Sapporo?
Taking the Bullet and Express Trains from Tokyo to Sapporo Can you take the bullet train from Tokyo to Sapporo? Yes. Most of the way, anyway. Since March 2016 it’s been possible to take the Shinkansen from Tokyo to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto Station.
How many days should I spend in Hokkaido?
Although it might seem like a lot, give yourself at least 4 days in Sapporo. The journey to Hokkaido is often a long one, so you’ll want to unwind a bit and not push yourself too much. Besides, there’s plenty to keep you busy in Sapporo in that time, both in and out of town.