3. What kind of ticket do you recommend for traveling in Hokkaido?

Hokkaido is larger than you imagine and it will often take several hours to reach your destination. First, let's take a look at the distance and travel time between the major stations.

*Travel time differs depending on the time of the day and the train. Please use it as a guide.

If you plan to use many trains to travel extensively in Hokkaido:

We recommend the Hokkaido Rail Pass 5-day, 7-day or 10-day. Pick one that is suitable for your itinerary. Click here for details.

If you plan to travel on a small scale in Hokkaido:

For Noboribetsu or Furano and Biei from Sapporo, we recommend the Sapporo-Noboribetsu Area Pass or the Sapporo-Furano Area Pass. Click here for details.

Seasonal Discount tickets

Seasonal Discount tickets are available for exclusive purchase in Hokkaido for travel to destinations such as Furano/Biei in summer or Asahiyama Zoo. Information about these tickets can be viewed on our website.