JR Hokkaido Sapporo - Noboribetsu Area Pass 4-day ticket

From the Sapporo trip,
Area pass to Noboribetsu

With a single 4-day Sapporo-Noboribetsu Area Pass, you can easily explore a variety of attractions. The Sapporo-Noboribetsu route is particularly densely packed with tourist attractions, allowing you to explore the sights no matter where you get off. Hokkaido is a difficult destination for independent travelers, and bus tours are often preferred, but with a single 4-day Sapporo-Noboribetsu Area Pass, everything is a breeze.

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How to redeem the Sapporo-Noboribetsu Area Pass

The Sapporo-Noboribetsu Area Pass purchased through WAUG is an exchange voucher that must be exchanged for an actual ticket at a local station. The main exchange locations are the JR Foreign Language Information Desk at Sapporo Station and the JR Foreign Language Information Desk at New Chitose Airport Station. More than 75% of travelers exchange their tickets at the latter. While not permanently staffed, staff members speak Korean, English, and Chinese, and can exchange various passes, including the Hokkaido Rail Pass.

Simply present the voucher you received from Wag at the JR Sapporo Station West Exit/New Chitose Airport Station JR Foreign Language Information Desk to receive your ticket right away. It's that simple, right?

I will inform you about the exchange location and business hours.

What are the benefits of the Sapporo-Noboribetsu Area Pass?

The Sapporo-Noboribetsu Area Pass allows you to use all JR trains between Sapporo Airport and downtown Sapporo, and to Noboribetsu, south of Otaru. While it's easy to think of it as a trip from New Chitose Airport to Sapporo, Otaru, and Noboribetsu, many people purchase it for convenient limited express access to the famous hot spring resort of Noboribetsu! Plus, since it's valid for four days, it's often worth it even if you just visit Noboribetsu Onsen.

I'll tell you how to use reserved seats.

Can I use reserved seats with the Sapporo-Noboribetsu Area Pass? The answer is yes! Reserved seats will become available starting October 2023, with the fare increase.

How to reserve a reserved seat:
When boarding a reserved seat, you must upgrade to a reserved seat before boarding. (Reservations for reserved seats are not possible after boarding.)

Apply for a reserved seat on site
JR Information Foreign Language Information Desk, ticket counter (Midori no Madoguchi) or reserved seat ticket machine at major JR Hokkaido stations
*Please check here for instructions on how to use the reserved seat ticket machine!

Reserve your seat online
*Please make advance online reservations for reserved seats here !

You can reserve reserved seats both on-site and online. However, if you reserve online, you must collect your reserved seat ticket by 9:00 AM the day before use. Therefore, if you plan to use the venue on the first day, please reserve your seat on-site.
*Please check the official website for detailed reservation methods!

Let me tell you how to ride

Simply insert your rail pass into the automatic ticket gate and pass through. However, please be careful not to leave your rail pass behind when passing through the automatic ticket gate! Some people do.

Why Buy from WAUG

As an official partner of Japan Railways (JR), WAUG offers a variety of JR passes, including the Sapporo-Noboribetsu Area Pass, at the lowest prices. We guarantee the lowest prices year-round , ensuring you always get the best value for your trip.

Enjoy your trip to Sapporo at a reasonable price with WAUG.