Coverage
1 countries
From
Β₯11,000
E-Pass
π
Refundable
β
π° Price Table
β Pros
- Covers all of Hokkaido
- JR buses included
- Cheaper when bought overseas
- Limited express included
β Cons
- Verify: Hokkaido Shinkansen coverage
- Consecutive days only
- Some lines may be suspended in winter
π Best For
- Hokkaido deep travel
- Sapporo-Hakodate-Asahikawa route
- Winter snow viewing
π Not For
- Sapporo city only
- Brief 1-2 day stops
π‘ Pro Tips
- SapporoβHakodate express is ~4h/Β₯9,000 β one round trip pays for the pass
- Asahikawa/Furano are beautiful in winter
- JR buses to Noboribetsu Onsen etc. are also covered
- Buying overseas is ~Β₯1,000 cheaper than at Japanese stations
β οΈ Common Pitfalls
- Not buying overseas for the cheaper price
- Winter schedule disruptions
- Not reserving seats on popular routes
π« Activation
β’ Window: 3 months from purchase
β’ App: No app needed
π Refund Policy
β’ Fee: Β₯220 handling fee
β’ Deadline: Before first use
β’ N/A
Last updated: 2026-02-12