Hokkaido Pass or Individual Rail Tickets

Hi there,

The trip going down to Hakone and up to Sapporo are pretty long and costly. Using a JR Hokkaido Pass will help you make nice savings here. The same goes for your trip to Asahikawa, especially since you make a return. The JR Pass would help you make savings.

You could either go for a 4 day flexi pass or 7 day JR Hokkaido Pass. The difference between these two options is minimal.

Hope this helps,
Daniel

Hi Daniel-san,

Thanks for your reply.

Based on the above itinerary, I will travel by JR train for 5 days (day 3, 5, 6, 7 and 8).

Will the 4-days Flexible Pass entitle me to take the trains on these 5 days without additional charges for these train rides?

If not, how about the 7-days Rail Pass?

Is the Airport Express train (Sapporo to New Chitose Airport) covered under the 4-days Flexible Rail Pass and 7-days Rail Pass?

Hi there,

The Hokkaido Pass would cover all your travel but if you pick the 4 day flexible option, then pick the 4 days you travel most. Otherwise you could just get a 7 day JR Hokkaido Pass, its a little cheaper than a 7 day Japan Rail Pass and both cover all of Hokkaido.

The train to the airport is also covered.

Hi Daniel-san,

Thank you for your advices. Much appreciated!