How to go from Hakodate to Sapporo ?

Published on : 07/01/2017
by : Japan Experience

The Hakodate Line

With a Japan Rail Pass, the quickest way to Sapporo from Hakodate is to take the Hokuto or the Super Hokuto Limited Express on the Hakodate Line. All the Limited Express trains have connections with the Hokkaido shinkansen in Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto.

Travel in the heart of Hokkaido

With a Japan Rail Pass, the quickest way to Sapporo station from Hakodate is to take the Hokuto or the Super Hokuto Limited Express on the Hakodate Line.

If you visit Hokkaido in winter, a direct train operates once a day via Niseko, the famous ski spot, and Otaru.

All the Limited Express trains have connections with the Hokkaido shinkansen in Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto.

Super Hokuto Limited Express, Hokkaido
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0 KM - Hakodate

If you are seated on the left-hand side of the train, you will have views of Lake Konuma, about 20 minutes after leaving Hakodate.

19 KM - 0H18 - Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto

Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto is the Hokkaido Shinkansen station of Hakodate.

27KM - 0H29 - Onuma-Koen

Access from here to Mt. Komagatake. There are hiking trails around the volcano or you can view it from the lakes: Onuma, or the smaller Konuma or Junsainuma. It is possible to hire pedal boats, motorboats and canoes,or to take a pleasure boat tour. As the train leaves the station, there are beautiful views of Lake Onuma on the right and Lake Konuma on the left.

50 KM -0H47 - Mori

From here the train curves around Uchiura Bay on the right.

112 KM -1H27 - Oshamambe

Here our journey continues on the Muroran Line, although it is possible to change here to travel on an alternative route to Sapporo via Niseko and Otaru.

154 KM - 1H50 - Toya

Not all limited express trains stop here. You can visit Toyako, a caldera lake in the Shikotsu-Toya National Park. The G8 was held in Toya in 2008 and it is possible to visit the Summit Memorial Museum.

207 KM - 2H30 - Noboribetsu

Noboribetsu-onsen is a short bus journey from the station. The main source of the hot spring water is Jigokudani (Hell Valley), which lies just above the town and displays hot steam vents, sulfurous streams and other volcanic activity.

275 KM - 3H10 - Minami-Chitose

Change here for the New Chitose Airport Station, 3 minutes away by local train. It is the nearest airport to Sapporo.

319 KM - 3H31- Sapporo

Discover Sapporo

What to see ?

Sapporo International Communication Plaza

This is the best place for travel, restaurant and nightlife suggestions in Hokkaido.

Botanic Garden

Opened in 1886. 32 acres of garden containing more than 4 000 varieties of plants gathered from across Hokkaido. Within the garden is Japan’s oldest natural science museum. Opposite the garden is the Ainu Museum.

May-Oct., ¥420; Nov.-Apr., gardens free, greenhouse ¥120.Apr.-Sept., daily, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Oct. & Nov., daily, 9 a.m. to3:30 p.m., Dec.-Mar., weekdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Odori Park

Stretches for 1.5 km through the center of the city. The park is transformed into a giant beer garden for the Sapporo Beer Festival in July and August. It also hosts the annual Sapporo Snow Festival in early February.

Nature, relaxation, sport... so much awaits you on Japan Experience Hokkaido Individual Tours.

Where to stay ?

Jr Tower Hotel Nikko Sapporo Jr タワーホテル日航札幌

The hotel is connected to JR Sapporo Station and is well located for exploring the city along with direct transport by train to the airport. Special discount for Japan Rail Pass holders.

Nishi 2, Kita 5, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, 060-0005

01-1251-2510/ www.jrhotels.co.jp/tower/english

Nakamura Ryokan 中村屋旅館

A Japanese inn, 10 minuteson foot from Sapporo Station. Enjoy the Japanese style rooms,traditional meals and English language spoken by the staff.

N3 W7, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, 060-0003

01-1241-2111 / www.nakamuraryokan.com/en-gb

Where to eat ?

Sushisai Wakichi 鮨菜和喜智

The ultimate experience infine-dining sushi. Located on Minami Ichijo-dori, one street south of Maruyama Koen subway station.

Open daily, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m, open for lunch on Saturdays noonto 2 p.m.

Tel : 01-1640-3768

Curry Di.Savoy カリー・ディ・サヴォイ

A big bowl of soup curry is one of Hokkaido’s many famous dishes, and CurryDi.SAVoY is one of many restaurants specializing in it. Located ashort walk south of Sapporo JR Station, across Odori Park, directly next to the Nishi 4 Chome street car station.

Open daily, 11:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Tel : 01-1219-7810 /Link to the web site : click here

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