Explore at your pace
Extended validity
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Travel across Sapporo and Noboribetsu with one cost-saving JR pass and skip buying multiple tickets
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Enjoy unlimited JR train rides for 4 consecutive days within the designated area
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Access limited express, rapid, and local trains with reserved seating for smoother journeys
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Move easily between cities and hot spring destinations without ticket hassles
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Plan and reserve seats for popular routes to ensure a comfortable ride
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Unlimited 4-day JR Sapporo-Noboribetsu Area Pass
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Access to JR Hokkaido trains within the Sapporo–Noboribetsu area
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Access to limited express, rapid, and local trains
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Reserved seating on limited express trains (seat reservation required)
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Ordinary car (standard class) seating
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Hokkaido Shinkansen (Hayabusa, Hayate)
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Non-JR lines including South Hokkaido Railway, subways, and trams
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SL Paleo Express reserved seating
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Travel outside the designated pass area
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Premium services require additional fees
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These tickets can’t be cancelled. However, you can use them any time within the next 3 months.
These tickets are valid for 3 months from the date of purchase.
Explore Hokkaido with a simple and efficient rail pass designed for short regional trips. The Sapporo–Noboribetsu Area Pass gives you unlimited access to JR Hokkaido trains for 4 consecutive days within its designated coverage area.
Travel between Sapporo’s urban attractions and Noboribetsu’s renowned hot spring resorts without worrying about buying separate tickets. With access to limited express, rapid, and local trains, you can cover longer distances quickly while keeping your itinerary flexible. Reserved seating on limited express trains ensures a more organized travel experience, especially on busy routes.
Seamless activation
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Redeem your pass at a JR Hokkaido exchange counter
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Present your QR voucher and passport
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Select your start date at redemption
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Travel unlimited for 4 consecutive days
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What to bring
- Valid non-Japanese passport (required for eligibility)
What’s not allowed
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Use by Japanese residents
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Ticket changes or reissue after redemption
Accessibility
- Assistance available at major JR stations
Additional information
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Only foreign tourists with a valid passport are eligible
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All seats on limited express trains are reserved; seat reservation is required before boarding
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Seat availability is not guaranteed during peak travel periods
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Pass validity cannot be extended due to delays, cancellations, or weather
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Names must match passport exactly for redemption
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Infants may travel free under conditions; additional tickets required beyond limits
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Pass cannot be used on non-JR transport systems
- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
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