Hokkaido Pass Comparison
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We compare 6 unlimited-ride and sightseeing passes in Hokkaido. Prices and conditions were checked on the operators' official pages on November 14, 2026.
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Hokkaido Rail Pass¥22,000–¥38,000Foreign visitors onlyJR included5 days / 7 days / 10 daysPick upUnlimited rides on all JR Hokkaido lines (except the Hokkaido Shinkansen) for 5, 7 or 10 consecutive days, including…Sapporo-Noboribetsu Area Pass¥10,000–¥11,000Foreign visitors onlyJR included4 daysPick upFour consecutive days of unlimited JR rides between New Chitose Airport, Sapporo, Otaru and Noboribetsu, including…Sapporo-Furano Area Pass¥11,000–¥12,000Foreign visitors onlyJR included4 daysPick upFour consecutive days of unlimited JR rides between New Chitose Airport, Sapporo, Otaru, Furano, Biei and Asahikawa…Sapporo Subway One-day Ticket¥830AnyoneNo JR1 dayPaperA weekday ticket for one day of unlimited rides on all Sapporo subway lines. Anyone can buy it. On weekends and…Donichika Ticket (Sapporo subway weekend one-day ticket)¥520AnyoneNo JR1 dayPaperOne day of unlimited rides on all Sapporo subway lines on Saturdays, Sundays, holidays and December 29 – January 3…Sapporo Streetcar One-day / 24-hour Ticket¥460–¥840AnyoneNo JR1 day / 24 hoursPaperUnlimited rides on the Sapporo streetcar. There is a one-day ticket, a smartphone-only 24-hour ticket, and the weekend…
Passes valid across Japan
Also valid in Hokkaido. Compare it with the regional passes.
Comparison table
| Pass | Price (adult) | Days | Who can buy | JR | Transport | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hokkaido Rail Pass | ¥22,000–¥38,000 | 5 days 7 days 10 days |
Foreign visitors only | ○ | Unlimited rides | Pick up |
| Sapporo-Noboribetsu Area Pass | ¥10,000–¥11,000 | 4 days | Foreign visitors only | ○ | Unlimited rides | Pick up |
| Sapporo-Furano Area Pass | ¥11,000–¥12,000 | 4 days | Foreign visitors only | ○ | Unlimited rides | Pick up |
| Sapporo Subway One-day Ticket | ¥830 | 1 day | Anyone | × | Unlimited rides | Paper |
| Donichika Ticket (Sapporo subway weekend one-day ticket) | ¥520 | 1 day | Anyone | × | Unlimited rides | Paper |
| Sapporo Streetcar One-day / 24-hour Ticket | ¥460–¥840 | 1 day 24 hours |
Anyone | × | Unlimited rides | Paper |
How days are counted (consecutive days, 24-hour blocks, or a day that changes at 3:00 a.m.) and the exact eligibility are explained on each pass page.
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