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Great Pass Desription
Experience the adventure of train travel
Hokkaido (北海道) is the second largest,
northernmost and least developed of Japan's four main islands. Hokkaido
has many attractions including four very distinctive seasons, untouched
majestic nature, and plenty of great food. Each season has its different
characteristics, offering wonderful scenery, activities and food, which have
been drawing large number of visitors every year from all around the world. With its unspoiled nature,
Hokkaido attracts many outdoor lovers, including skiers
and snowboarders in the colder seasons and hikers, cyclists and campers
from June to September.
Types of Pass
There are 4 types of Hokkaido Rail Pass, the 3 day, 5 day, 7
day and Flexible 4 day pass. You can purchase either the Reserved Car (Green
Car) or Ordinary Car for each pass. The 3 day, 5 day and 7day pass is valid
from the designated day the pass is effective for 3, 5 or 7 days depending on
the pass you chose. The Flexible 4 day pass allows you to chose any 4 days you
wish to board the train, within a 10 day period from which the pass is
effective. (If you exchanged a voucher for the pass, that day is the
beginning).
Seat Types
If you have the Hokkaido Rail Pass that is for the reserved
car (Green Car), you may also ride in the Ordinary Car. If you have either the
Hokkaido Rail Pass for the Green Car of Ordinary Car, you can use the reserved
seating. If you wish to ride in the sleeper car, you must pay the Ltd. Exp.
Fee.
Details Below: Cars with a circle can be boarded with the
Hokkaido Rail Pass. Cars with the * require an additional fee.
* When making a reservation
for a reserved seat (free of charge), please make you reservation at the JR
Travel Service.
** There is no need to make a
reservation if you are boarding the free seating section.
Reservations
You cannot make reservations for reserved seating before you
receive your rail pass in Japan. Please make reservations at the JR Travel
Service located at major JR Hokkaido Stations prior to boarding. Please board the Non-reserved Seating Section when the
Reserved Seating Section is full and you do not have a reservation prior to
boarding. In such cases there is no refund for your reserved seating fee. Changes for reserved seating will only be accepted before
the train departs.
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