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The Hokkaido Free Pass, also known as Hokkaido Round Tour Pass, is a rail pass, providing unlimited usage of JR trains (including limited express trains) and most JR buses in Hokkaido on seven consecutive days. Hokkaido Free Pass 25,500 Yen No reduced rates for children. Below is a map of major JR train lines on Hokkaido, which can be used with the Hokkaido Free Pass: Validity 1) Unlimited usage of JR trains in Hokkaido, including limited express and express trains. 2) Unlimited usage of JR Hokkaido Bus lines, except the lines from Sapporo to Asahikawa, Monbetsu, Obihiro, Kiroro and Erimo. 3) Seat reservations can be made for free for up to six train rides. 4) The pass is valid on seven consecutive days. 5) The pass cannot be used during peak travel seasons (New Year, Golden Week and Obon). Points of Sale Major JR railway stations in Hokkaido, Tohoku, Kanto (incl. Tokyo), Shikoku and Kyushu. Assessment This pass only makes sense, if you plan on traveling long distances. The table below shows approximate regular fares for one-way limited express tickets (ordinary car) between selected major cities. Use it to compare the cost of regular tickets with the cost of a Hokkaido Free Pass:   Asahikawa Hakodate Wakkanai Kushiro Sapporo 4,500 Yen 8,500 Yen 10,000 Yen 9,000 Yen Asahikawa   12,500 Yen 8,000 Yen 13,000 Yen Hakodate     16,500 Yen 14,500 Yen Wakkanai       16,500 Yen Alternative Tickets The Hokkaido Rail Pass is a cheaper alternative to the Hokkaido Free Pass, however, it is only available to foreign visitors and not to residents of Japan. Like the Hokkaido Free Pass, the Hokkaido Rail Pass provides unlimited usage of JR trains and buses in Hokkaido. It is available for three, five or seven consecutive days or four days of your choice within a 10 day period. Any Questions? Ask them in our question forum.

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Let's go to Hokkaido! Includes airfare from Tokyo. Gourmet food, hot springs, skiing and sightseeing for 30,140 to 137,140 yen. Choose between two tours that let you fully enjoy Hokkaido.

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