JUN.2017 JRHokkaido Mail Magazine

Fully enjoy the magnificent landscape

Contents: 1.Kushiro Shitsugen Norokko Train for a leisurely trip in the natural scenery 2.The Twinkle Bus in eastern areas of . 3.For LCC passengers only ”Eastern Hokkaido Free Pass” 1.Kushiro Shitsugen Norokko Train for a leisurely trip in the natural scenery It feels so good to let the fresh breeze blow through the large windows while enjoying the view of the sun playing on the water of the Kushiro River in its green summer setting. ‘Shitsugen’ means ‘marshes’ and the Kushiro Shitsugen Norokko Train meander leisurely, at an average speed of 30 kilometers per hour, through the largest expanse of marshland in Japan. This relaxed trip lets you enjoy all the best views of this scenic area. Would you like to enjoy a leisurely and relaxing trip with the Kushiro Shitsugen Norokko Train again this year? Kushiro Shitsugen Norokko Train Dates of operation： June 3 - 5, 9 - Sep. 4, 8 - 24, 2017 Non-smoking train . Toward Kushiro Tōro Toward Tōro Kushiro To To Tōro Lv. Ar. Kushiro Lv. Ar. Kushiro No. 4 No. 3 No. 2 No. 1 Tōro No.2 1 1：0 6 1 1：5 4 No.1 1 2：1 7 1 3：0 5 Reserved Reserved Reserved Non-reserved Train No.4 1 3：3 5 1 4：1 7 No.3 1 4：4 8 1 5：3 6 seat seat seat seat engine ※Non-reserved seats are not in the observation car. ※As only one car has non-reserved seats, it is expected to be Dates of operation：Sep. 25 - Oct. 9, 2017 very crowded. You are advised to use reserved seats. During the period of two round-trips, there are more vacant seats in Toward Kushiro Tōro Toward Tōro Kushiro the afternoon trains ( trains No.3 and No.4). It is advisable to Tōro Lv. Ar. Kushiro Lv. Ar. take the afternoon trains ( trains No.3 and No.4). The afternoon trains may be fully occupied. No.2 1 1：0 6 1 1：5 4 No.1 1 2：1 7 1 3：0 5 ※Operation dates and timetable may differ.

2.The Twinkle Bus in eastern areas of Hokkaido.

・Please reserve at JR Hokkaido stations (except station) up to 3 days prior. Tickets are available Advance at JR Ticket Counter (Midori-no-madoguchi) or Twinkle Plaza counters. reservations ・ Twinkle Plaza (South Exit and East Exit) required Sales (Cannot be reserved at the Sapporo Station Midori-no-Madoguchi or West Exit Information Desk) ・Hakodate, Asahikawa, Obihiro, Kushiro Twinkle Plazas Counters ・ JR Information Desk ・All other major stations in Hokkaido (except Shinkansen station) ・Please show your JR ticket at the time of purchase, or purchase both of them together. ・Holders of the Hokkaido Rail Pass or the Japan Rail Pass will have to pay the fare separately . ・About the cancellation fee and related issues, please refer to the travel agency agreement in Japanese.

Engaru Abashiri Utoro Shiretoko-Shari Besides the most representative attractions such as Lake Mashū and Lake Kussharo in Akan National Park, In Eastern Hokkaido there are also sightseeing spots such as 900 Grassland with pastured cattle in the wide Kawayu-Onsen

Lake Akan Lake Mashu Prairie and Kawayu Onsen where you can enjoy the starry night. For easy access to all these spots, taking the Twinkle Bus is advised. Toro Kushiro Nemuro The Twinkle Bus Doto connects the popular Lake Akan Hot Spring and Tōro as it tours the famous spots in Higashi-Kushiro Akan National Park. By combining trains and the Twinkle Bus in a smart way, you can make your trip in Obihiro Eastern Hokkaido more enjoyable.

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The Twinkle Bus Doto Lake Akan／Toro station

The bus departs from the Lake Akan Hot Spring to Dates of operation：July 2 - Sep. 4, 9 - 24, 2017 Ages 6-11are the same price stop at 900 Grassland, Kawayu Onsen and Lake Fare：① Lake Akan Hot Spring→Toro station 3,000 yen Kussharo. After having lunch at Kussharo Prince Hotel, the bus will arrive at Toro station. Here ② Kawayu Onsen→Toro station 2,500 yen passengers can transfer to Kushiro Shitsugen ※Lunch fee is not included. Norokko Train No.3 to continue the journey.

Lake Akan 900 Kawayu Sunayu Kussharo Prince Hotel Toro station Hot Spring Grassland Onsen （Lake Kussharo） （Lunch）

8:00~8:10 9:10~9:40 10:25~10:30 10:40~10:55 11:15~12:30 14:00 [Can get on] Transfer to Kushiro Shitsugen Norokko Train No.3

The Twinkle Bus Doto Toro station／Lake Akan The bus departs from Toro Station to stop at Lake Dates of operation：July 1 - Sep. 3, 8 ‒ 23, 2017 Ages 6-11are the same price Mashū No. 1 Observatory, Mt. Iou, Kawayu Onsen and Fare：①Toro Station→Lake Akan Hot Spring: 3,000 yen arrive at the Lake Akan Hot Spring. It’s possible to connect this bus tour after arriving at Toro station with ② Toro Station→Kawayu Onsen: 2,500 yen Kushiro Shitsugen Norokko Train No.4.

Kushiro Shitsugen Norokko Train No.4

Lake Lake Mashū Kawayu Toro Sta. Mt. Iou Akan No. 1 Observatory Onsen Hot Spring

14:30 15:45~16:05 16:25~16:40 16:45~16:50 18:15~18:25 [Can get off]

Shiretoko Airport Liner（Route Bus）

Service Period：June 10- Oct. 9, 2017 Fare：① ～Utoro 3,300 yen ②Abashiri～Utoro 2,600 yen ③Shari～Utoro 1,650 yen Children half-price

Shiretoko Utoro Meman- Shari Travelling Abashiri Michino sightsee- Onsen betsu Bus around Sta. Eki Utoro ing Bus Airport Terminal Utoro cruise Terminal Hot Spring

No. 1 1 1：3 3 9：2 5 9：5 2 1 0：4 7 1 1：3 0 cruise ship 12：30 Lv. 1 1：3 6 － Abashiri Bus

No. 2 1 3：5 7 1 3：3 0 Train No.1 1 4：5 2 1 5：3 5 － 1 5：3 6 15：39～ Shari Bus 12：18 Ar. No. 3 Abashiri Bus 1 5：3 0 1 5：5 7 1 6：5 2 1 7：3 5 － 1 7：3 6 －

Utoro Travelling Shiretoko Shari Meman- Onsen around sightsee- Michino Abashiri Bus betsu Bus Utoro ing Eki Utoro Sta. Terminal Airport Terminal Hot Spring cruise

1 1：3 0 No. 1 9：3 3 ～ 9：3 0 9：5 0 9：5 2 1 0：3 8 Ltd. Exp. No.4 1 1：5 7 Shari Bus 9：4 3 12：35 Lv. No. 2 1 3：3 9 1 2：0 0 － － 1 2：0 1 1 2：4 7 Okhotsk Train No.4 1 4：0 6 Abashiri Bus 17：25 Lv.

No. 3 － Abashiri Bus 1 8：0 5 － 1 8：0 6 1 8：5 2 1 9：4 4 －

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Model Course Take a trip with a 5-Day Hokkaido Rail Pass!

※If it’s busy, we also provide service in Sapporo Station JR Information Desk. Rapid Airport Overnight New New Chitose Airport Sapporo Sta. Place of Station West Exit Chitose JR Information Desk Sapporo JR Information Desk DAY 1 departing you will have to Airport （8:30~19:00） pay 1070 yen. （8:30~19:00）

● Purchase or exchange to 5-Day Hokkaido Rail Pass, and purchase Twinkle Bus tickets(Purchase Twinkle Bus tickets in Sapporo Station: Twinkle Plaza Sapporo Branch, Twinkle Plaza South Exit Branch) ● Reserve seats for limited express train.（Reservations can be made online as well.） https://www.eki-net.com/pc/jreast-shinkansen-reservation/English/wb/common/Menu/Menu.aspx DAY 2 Sightseeing in Sapporo city

GO Ltd. Exp. Super Overnight Bus DAY 3 Ozora No.3 Sapporo Obihiro GAWA Starting day ONSEN of the pass 8:54 Lv. 11 :39 Arr.

The Twinkle Bus GO Ltd. Exp. Super Kushiro Shitsugen Doto Toro station／ Bus Ozora No.3 Norokko Train Lake Akan Overnight No.4 DAY 4 TOKACHI Kawayu Obihiro Kushiro Tōro GAWA Onsen 2nd day of ONSEN the pass 11: 40 Lv. 13: 20 Arr. 13: 35 Lv. 14 :17 Arr. 14 :30 Lv. 16 :50 Arr.

Overnight GO Rapid Shiretoko Bus DAY 5 Kawayu Shiretoko Abashiri Airport Liner Utoro Hot Kawayu Onsen Sta. 3rd day of Sta. Spring Onsen （Extra ticket for the pass 10 :28 11 :53 13 :57 15 :36 Lv. Arr. Lv. 2.600 yen is required） Arr.

GO Ltd. Exp. Shiretoko Taisetsu Ltd. Exp. Overnight Airport Liner No.34 6 Utoro Hot No.4 DAY Abashiri Asahikawa Sapporo 4th day of Spring （Extra ticket for the pass 9:30 Lv. 2.600 yen is required）11 :30 Arr. 12 :35 Lv. 16 :19 Arr. 16 :30 Lv. 17 :55 Arr.

GO Rapid Airport New DAY 7 Place of Sapporo Chitose 5th day of departing the pass Airport

3. For LCC passengers only ”Eastern Hokkaido Free Pass” For LCC (Peach Aviation and Vanilla Air) passengers to Hokkaido only! The special discount pass ”Eastern Hokkaido Free Pass”, which provides a free area from the New Chitose Airport to the Eastern Hokkaido is now on sale! The Peach Aviation or Vanilla Air passengers to the New Chitose Airport can purchase this pass by showing the boarding ticket at the JR ticket counter (Midori-no-madoguchi) in the New Chitose Airport on their arrival day. Don’t miss the chance! For more details, please check the following page.

Peach Aviation http://www2.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/pdf/e/peach.pdf Vanilla Air http://www2.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/pdf/e/vanilla.pdf

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