You can use the JR Hokkaido Rail Pass for unlimited rides on JR trains (except the Hokkaido Shinkansen) and most JR buses in Hokkaido on 3, 5 or 7 consecutive days or on 4 days of your choice within a 10-day period.
HOKKAIDO RAIL PASS holders may ride all JR Hokkaido trains (excluding Hokkaido Shinkansen) within the valid period
If you have a HOKKAIDO RAIL PASS, you can ride all JR Hokkaido trains (excluding Hokkaido Shinkansen)and some designated JR buses within Hokkaido.
Reserved and non-reserved seats in the ordinary car of limited express trains on JR Hokkaido Line
Reserved and non-reserved seats of special rapid and rapid trains on JR Hokkaido Line Local trains on JR Hokkaido Line
Reserved and non-reserved seats of temporary trains (limited express/rapid/local) on JR Hokkaido Line
HOKKAIDO RAIL PASS can be used on all JR Hokkaido train lines except the Hokkaido Shinkansen. HOKKAIDO RAIL PASS cannot be used on lines of other companies such as South Hokkaido Railway, Sapporo Municipal Subway, etc
HOKKAIDO RAIL PASS holders cannot ride the Hokkaido Shinkansen Hayabusa and Hayate trains. If you wish to ride the Hokkaido Shinkansen, you must purchase a separate Basic fare ticket, a Limited express ticket, etc
HOKKAIDO RAIL PASS holders cannot take the “South Hokkaido Railway.” A separate ticket will be required when taking the train.
HOKKAIDO RAIL PASS holders cannot take the reserved seats on SL Fuyu-noShitsugen Train. A separate ticket will be required when taking the train.
Reminder
Refund Policy
Receive your Japan Rail Pass: After completing the form and verification done, the staff will provide you with the actual Japan Rail Pass. The pass consists of a paper ticket and a small booklet containing important information about the pass, including rules and instructions.
Remember to keep your Japan Rail Pass with you at all times during your travel in Japan, as you may be required to show it to the staff when entering and exiting the train stations or boarding the trains.
