JR Sapporo-Noboribetsu Area Pass
- Discover Hokkaido's gems in Sapporo, Otaru, and Noboribetsu over four days with just one rail pass
- Travel hassle-free to Noboribetsu's famous hot springs via express train
- Enjoy Otaru's charm with its delectable sushi and delightful sweets
What to expect
About JR Sapporo-Noboribetsu Area Pass:
Experience hassle-free travel within the Sapporo-Noboribetsu area with this pass. Access ordinary car reserved and non-reserved seats on limited express, rapid, and local trains within the valid area. If you venture beyond this region, regular basic fares and additional section charges will apply. Please note that this pass does not cover JR Hokkaido Bus, Sapporo's streetcar, or subway services. Enjoy seamless exploration with this pass at your fingertips.





Good to know
Confirmation
- You'll get confirmation within minutes. If you don't see any confirmation, reach out to our customer support.
Booking guidelines
- Booking your JR Pass: we suggest booking your JR Pass in advance, choosing your intended travel date on the calendar
- Exchanging for physical JR Pass: after purchasing the JR Pass on Klook, you’ll receive the confirmation email with QR code. Remember that you have 90 days from the purchase date to exchange for the physical JR Pass in Japan at an Official Exchange Office
- Activation and travel: following the exchange, you have 30 days to activate your JR Pass and commence your train travel adventures in Japan
- When redeeming the pass, the name on the passport will be checked whether it is the same as the name entered during the application, so please be sure to enter it correctly. If the name is not the same, the ticket cannot be exchanged.
Pass eligibility
- Free for children aged 0-1
- Up to two children (aged 1-5) may travel free when accompanied by an adult rail pass holder without occupying a seat. A separate child rail pass is required for the third child onwards
- Valid only for non-Japanese passport holders with a "Temporary Visitor" Visa stamp on the passport. Non-Japanese passport holders with a permanent residence in Japan cannot use this product
- Secure a Temporary Visitor Stamp at immigration to be eligible for a JR Pass. Do not pass through the automated gates, as no stamp will be applied
- Japanese passport holders who have been residing outside of Japan for 10+ years are eligible to use a JR pass if they have 1) a valid Japanese passport and 2) a Copy of Overseas Residential Registration/Certificate of Overseas Residence from the Japanese embassy or legation of Japan in your foreign country of residence
Additional information
- Staff is available for guests requiring disability assistance
Cancellation policy
- If you cancel the booking before voucher redemption, a 0 % cancellation fee will be charged
- Physical tickets can be canceled at a JR Ticket Office (Midori-no-madoguchi) after exchange, with a handling fee of 10% of the retail price
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Reviews
JR trains in Japan are renowned for their punctuality, comfort, and efficiency. Operated by Japan Railways Group, they include Shinkansen (bullet trains), local, and express services. Clean, safe, and well-connected, JR trains offer Japan Rail Passes for tourists. With sleek designs and exceptional service, they’re a hallmark of Japan’s advanced rail network, ideal for seamless travel across the country.
easy to redeem, just a few extra steps to save money on otherwise expensive JR trips. I'm using mine for noboribetsu and otaru, but this would be even more worthwhile if I managed to squeeze ride to airport in the 4 days.
Very on time and very professional staff. Used it to go Noborisetsu and Otaru, and for my return to CTS airport. Saved lots of time booking Hokuto express, which was very nice. I just wish it were a bit cheaper for more savings.
Very easy to redeem. I exchanged my pass at sapporo station. You get to reserve unlimited reserved seats on trains which is great especially for crowded routes. We travelled to noboribetsu and otaru which is more than enough to break even for this pass. do note that it does not cover local metro trains
This pass is very convenient, you can get reserve seats and have a comfortable travel to Noboribetsu and Otaru. You can go back anytime and anywhere where this pass can, but be sure that you can get the most out of this ticket by planning your routes ahead so you can get your money’s worth!
This pass proved invaluable, justifying its cost. Used from New Chitose Airport to Sapporo. It also facilitated my 2x visits to Otaru, day trip to Noboribetsu, and more, enhancing my travel experience with seamless accessibility. i highly recommend this pass if you are also planning to visit places outside Sapporo.
It is a very convenient pass. We went to Otaru, Chitose, Airport, Royce Town with ease. We saved a lot of money from this. It can be redeemed at the JR Sapporo Tourist Information Center
easy to redeem at Chitose airport. used for chitose airport to saporro and otaru. also applicable for reserved seats. we reserved ours on our trip to otaru.
amazing value for money! The Hokuto tickets alone have a value of roughly 5000yen, so this pays for itself with a single round trip. access to Otaru is also great, though it would be nice if they were able to expand coverage to Yoichi.
A great pass to get if you want to head out for a few day trips from Sapporo. You can also reserve seats with this pass if you don’t want to be standing up with your luggage on the train - just pop into the information centre at the JR Sapporo station and they will help you with this.
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Top attractions in Sapporo
- 1 Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort
- 2 Sapporo Teine Ski Resort
- 3 Shiroikoibito Park
- 4 Jozankei Onsen
- 5 Hill of the Buddha
- 6 Hokkaido Jingu
- 7 Sapporo Beer Museum
- 8 Odori Park
- 9 Susukino
- 10 Sapporo Station
- 11 Nijo Market
- 12 Mount Moiwa
- 13 Tanukikoji Shopping Street
- 14 Sapporo TV Tower
- 15 Sapporo Bankei Ski Area
- 16 Maruyama Zoo
- 17 Shiroi Koibito Park
- 18 Sapporo Teine (Highland Ski Center)
- 19 Moiwayama Ski Area
- 20 Hōheikyō Hot Spring




