The JR Sapporo-Furano area Pass is a convenient and cost-effective travel pass that allows unlimited travel across the Japan Rail (JR) network from Sapporo, West to Otaru, and south through to Asahikiawa. With this pass, travellers can easily explore the main tourist areas of Hokkaido. The pass also covers access to New Chitose Airport, making it an excellent option for visitors flying in or out of Hokkaido.

Travel Sapporo & Furano for Less

Explore Sapporo & Furano easily with the JR Sapporo-Furano Area Pass.

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Service Area & Validity

The JR Sapporo-Furana Area Pass is an affordable rail pass, aimed at those wanting to explore central Hokkaido. The Pass covers all JR Lines around Sapporo, including Otaru and as far north as Asahikawa, Furano and Biei for a period of four days. Get reserved and non-reserved seats on Limited Express, rapid, and local trains within the valid area. The pass isn’t available on the JR Hokkaido Bus, Sapporo’s streetcar or subway.

If you are looking for a bit more coverage, such as in Noboribetsu or Hakodate, consider the JR Hokkaido Pass instead.

Hokkaido Rail Pass Cost

Pass Length	Adult Cost	Child (Ages 6-11) Cost
4-Day	￥11,000	￥5,000

Purchase the JR Sapporo Noboribetsu Area Pass ->

Before you purchase the Sapporo-Noboribetsu Area Pass, it’s important to know whether or not it makes sense with your itinerary. Here are the one-way and return journey costs for many of the popular Hokkaido itineraries to help inform your decision;

Sapporo -> Otaru: ￥800 One way / ￥1,600 Return

Sapporo -> Furano: ￥4,760 One way / ￥9,520 Return

Furano -> Biei: ￥800 One way / ￥1,600 Return

Furano -> Asahikawa: ￥1,380 One way / ￥2,760 Return

New Chitose Airport -> Sapporo: ￥2,070 One way / ￥4,140 Return

*Prices may fluctuate slightly depending on the type of train, origin & destination station, and other factors. While the prices may change slightly, the prices listed are a good indication of the expected cost.

Eligibility

All non-Japanese passport holders can use the pass. You must have a valid and current ‘Temporary Visitor’ stamp in your passport. Be sure to bring your passport with you when you collect your JR Pass, as it will be checked to ensure eligibility.

To ensure that you can get the Temporary Visitor stamp, do not pass through the automated passport control gates as these do not issue stickers.