I am arriving into Tokyo Narita in December, I intend to go to Hokaido by train. Please advise the following questions:
1) How much is a two-way return Shinkansen ticket between Narita and Hakodate ? How long is the distance and the time for travel?
2) Is there a lower price for children ?
3) What is the frequency of this train service? Is there a train in the morning ?
4) Is there a ski resort at Hakodate? What other places we can see at Hakodate ?
5) Can I use JR Pass if I take train within Hokkaido (to other cities such as Lake Toya, Otaru, Asahikawa etc )
6) Using the JR Pass, do I still need to book the train ? Or I simply show the pass to JR train staff ?
7) Upon returning to Tokyo city (of course using this JR Pass), can I use this this JR Pass within Tokyo ?
8) I've heard there are other benefits with JR Pass, can you tell me what other benefits? Are there any food vouchers I can buy ?
Thank you
KM