Japan Rail Pass on Hokkaido Shinkansen

[Squirrel 0]

Will the new Hokkaido Shinkansen be covered by Japan Rail Pass?

[Japan Station 26]

New Hokkaido Shinkansen opening in March 2016 (from Shin-Aomori to Shin-Hakodate Hokuto) will be covered by Japan Rail Pass (countrywide pass), but not covered by local JR Hokkaido Pass.

[Matt 0]

Can anyone please confirm that the Japan rail pass includes the new Hokkaido shinkansen? I keep finding conflicting information. Does the new service show in hyperdia? Thanks !

[Matt 0]

Also- is this inclusion of the Japan real pass and a whole Kaito Chincoun send shown on any website?

[Japan Station 26]

Hi Matt,

Yes, the new Hokkaido shinkansen is covered by Nationwide Japan Rail Pass (not Hokkaido Rail Pass)

Yes, the new service is on Hyperdia. Search for a train from Tokyo to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto (uncheck airplane option).

[350raymond 0]

Hi Admin

I plan to buy 7 day JR Pass.

Two questions in this topic

1) As I can see the first train to depart from Hakodate Station to Tokyo is 0601, may I know what time does the station open at Hakodate?

And with all the reservation of seats to be done during the said time, I am only apprehensive if timing is a constraint? Or reservation can be made night before?

2) Upon reaching Tokyo, and example using the JR lines to reach different station, how do we use? Apologies, my mindset is long journey I can understand the concept. But for short stops example Tokyo Station to Asakusabashi Station, is the concept the same?

Thanks in advance for the reply.

Rgds

RY

[Japan Station 26]

Hi Raymond,

1. The stations usually open about 30 minutes before the first train. Reservations can be made anytime after you activate your rail pass. Making a reservation the night before is probably a good idea.

2. In Tokyo you can use a JR Pass on any JR lines (not subway or other private lines). There is a map of all JR lines in Tokyo in this article: https://www.japanstation.com/japan-rail-pass-discounted-travel-on-japan-railways/

To use your Japan Rail Pass, simply present it to JR staff at ticket gates. Do not go through automatic gates, go to the manned counter.

[350raymond 0]

Hi Admin

Thanks for the reply.

Rgds

Raymond

[kikukat 0]

Is there an office in the Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto station where I can activate my JR voucher for a rail pass?  I would like to take the Shinkansen to somewhere on Honshu.

[Japan Station 26]

On 6/28/2019 at 3:07 AM, kikukat said:

Is there an office in the Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto station where I can activate my JR voucher for a rail pass?  I would like to take the Shinkansen to somewhere on Honshu.

You can activate your JR Pass at Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto station JR Ticket office (open every days from 9:00 to 19:00)