Hi, I am Dr Rima from Malaysia. I plan to visit Tokyo (this is my 2nd time visit) in August 2022. From Tokyo, I plan to go to Sapporo for few days. May I know can I use Japan Rail Pass to Sapporo and if yes, at which station I should start my journey?
Thanks,
Dr Rima
Hello there,
Yes, you can use a JR pass to go from Tokyo to Sapporo. However, the journey will take a long time. At the moment, the Shinkansen terminates at Shinhakodate-hokuto Station in southern Hokkaido. From there you need to take a train on regular rail lines to Sapporo, so the whole trip will take about 6 hours. Most people fly to Sapporo, but JR all the way is possible. The Shinkansen that will provide direct service from Tokyo to Sapporo is scheduled to open in 2030.
Thank you for your reply. Where does Shinkansen depart from Tokyo? From which station?
Can I use JR pass from Narita or Haneda Airport to Tokyo?
Thanks in advance.
It’ll be a beautiful Trip. We just made a video of our 2 week JR Pass experience. There’s some Hokaido in it. Great Skiing, Onsens, Food & Nature. Enjoy
Hi there,
You can find out all this info on our website.
Shinkansen to the north depart from Tokyo and Ueno Stations. Just choose whichever is most convenient to your hotel.
Also, again, I wouldn’t recommend Tokyo to Sapporo unless you really like trains because the journey will take over 8 hours.
Greg
Hi can i ask u
I plan dec trip fm Tokyo to Hokkaido
I wanna take the train
I abit confuse with the JR PASS
Can advise me wic pass shd i purchase
My trip to hokkaido only 3d 2n
Is JR SOUTH/NORTH hokkaido pass i shd select
For my 2 wat trip back to Tokyo.
Someone told me cannot must purchase JR EAST Tohuku pass
Pls help
Hello there, The JR East-South Hokkaido Rail Pass is the one that you want. 35,000yen for 6 consecutive days.
Hello Dr. Rima! Yes, you can surely use the Japan Rail Pass for travel from Tokyo to Sapporo. To begin your trip, you need to go to Tokyo Station and get on the train there. You will ride the Shinkansen (bullet train) using Hokkaido Shinkansen line. This fast train will bring you to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto Station. From there, you will change to a local train on the Hakodate Main Line which brings you to Sapporo.
That question was asked more than 2 years ago, I think they probably finished their trip a while ago.