April 2012
JR Hokkaido Mail Magazine Night train runs between Hokkaido and Honshu(mainland). Contents 1.Extremely popular with everyone -- “Hokutosei,” a limited express train with sleeping berths 2.Travel in luxury ‒“Cassiopeia,” a limited express train with sleeping berths 3.No train in Japan travels farther-- “Twilight Express,” a limited express train with sleeping berths 4.Ride the carpeted car ‒ “Hamanasu,” an express night train 5.Direction to the New Chitose Airport Station from the International Terminal
Let’ s travel by taking a night train between Hokkaido and Honshu!
There are four types of night trains linking Sapporo and Honshu. The Hokutosei and the Cassiopeia Sapporo run between Sapporo and Ueno in Tokyo; the Twilight Express between Sapporo and Osaka; and the Hamanasu-go between Sapporo and Aomori. Hakodate The Hokutosei, the Cassiopeia and the Twilight Express are limited express trains, all with sleeping Aomori cars. The Hamanasu-go is an express train that has, in addition to sleeping berths, a carpeted car and reclining seats as well. If you have a Japan Rail Pass will you have additional charges for using an overnight sleeper? We’ ll explain below! Why not visit us before the real tourist season starts? Read a description of each sleeper train below Osaka and see which one suits your travel style and plans, then make this year your year Ueno to travel overnight to Hokkaido!
Extremely popular with everyone -- “Hokutosei,” a limited express train with sleeping berths
“Hokutosei” runs a 1,200 km route between Ueno in Tokyo and Sapporo. Operating every day (a 16-hour ride), it was the first sleeping car train to link Tokyo and Sapporo after the opening of Seikan Tunnel.
For a single traveler, a Solo compartment on the sleeping car train is recommended. If you are with friends or family, select a compartment for two, or get double-banked B-type birth and enjoy chatting late into the night.
Additional charge chart for the Japan Rail Pass (Sapporo ‒Ueno) / an adult / One way
Royal Twin Deluxe Solo Duet 2-Level B Berth Facility SA1（1-person） A2（2-person） B1（1 -person） B2（2-person） B
Base Fare（JR) ー ー ー ー ー
Non-JR Surcharge※ 5,330 5,330 5,330 5,330 5,330
L’EX 2,940 2,940 2,940 2,940 2,940
Sleeper 17,180 13,350 6,300 6,300 6,300
Total 25,450 21,620 14,570 14,570 14,570 ※On its route, the section between Morioka and Aomori is operated by another company than JR, and you need to pay the additional charge not covered by your Japan Rail Pass.
Schedule‧Timetable Sapporo to/from Ueno Operates daily
Sapporo Lv. Toya Lv. Hakodate Lv. Sendai Ar. Ueno Ar. To Ueno 17：12 19：24 21：48 04：54 09：38
Ueno Lv. Sendai Lv. Hakodate Ar. Toya Ar. Sapporo Ar. To Sapporo 19：03 23：30 06：35 08：59 11：15
Facility:
Lounge Car Royal (1-person） Dining Car Twin Deluxe (2-person） Solo (1-person） Travel in luxury ‒“Cassiopeia,” a limited express train with sleeping berths
The first train in Japan with all Twin compartments links Ueno in Tokyo and Sapporo.
With a toilet and a washbasin in every room, this gorgeous sleeping car train makes traveling as pleasant as staying in a fine hotel.
Couples especially, please enjoy this luxurious journey by train.
Additional charge chart for the Japan Rail Pass (Sapporo ‒Ueno) / an adult / One way Facility：
Cassiopeia Suite Cassiopeia Deluxe Cassiopeia Twin Facility SA2（2-person） SA2（2-person） A2（2-person）
Base Fare（JR) ー ー ー
Non-JR Surcharge ※ 5,330 5,330 5,330
L’EX 2,940 2,940 2,940
Sleeper 25,490 17,180 13,350 Cassiopeia Suite（Maisonette type） Cassiopeia Deluxe Total 33,760 25,450 21,620
※On its route, the section between Morioka and Aomori is operated by another company than JR, and you need to pay the additional charge not covered by your Japan Rail Pass.
Schedule‧Timetable
To Ueno To Sapporo
March 3.5.7.10.12.14.17.19.21.24.26.28.31 March 2.4.6.9.11.13.16.18.20.23.25.27.30 Cassiopeia Twin April 2.4.7.9.11.14.16.18.21.23.25.28.30 April 1.3.6.8.10.13.15.17.20.22.24.27.29 May 2.4.6.8.12.14.16.19.21.23.26.28.30 May 1.3.5.7.11.13.15.18.20.22.25.27.29 June 2.4.6.9.11.13.16.18.20.23.25.27.30 June 1.3.5.8.10.12.15.17.19.22.24.26.29
Sapporo Lv. Toya Lv. Hakodate Lv. Sendai Lv. Ueno Ar. To Ueno 16：12 18：42 21：12 04：33 09：25
Ueno Lv. Sendai Lv. Hakodate Ar. Toya Ar. Sapporo Ar. To Sapporo 16：20 20：59 05：02 07：13 09：32 Lounge Car Dining Car
No train in Japan travels farther-- “Twilight Express,” a limited express train with sleeping berths
When you wish to enjoy both the abundant nature of Hokkaido as well as the atmosphere of the ancient Japanese cities, the best choice is the Twilight Express, operating between Sapporo and Kyoto/Osaka! After departing from Sapporo, the train runs along the Sea of Japan side via Toyama and Kanazawa toward the south. The longest train route in Japan, this luxurious sleeping car train runs approximately 1500 km in approximately 22 hours of satisfying “train journey time.”
Additional charge chart for the Japan Rail Pass（Sapporo ～ Osaka）/ an adult / One way Facility： Suite Royal Twin Single Twin B Compart Facility SA2（2-person） SA1（1-person） B2（2-person） B1（2-person） B
Base Fare（JR） ー ー ー ー ー
L’EX 3,150 3,150 3,150 3,150 3,150
Sleeper 25,490 17,180 8,160 9,170 6,300
Total 28,640 20,330 11,310 12,320 9,450 Suite（2-person）
Schedule‧Timetable
To Osaka To Sapporo
March 1.3.4.6.8.10.11.13.15.17.18.20.22.24.25.27.29.31 March 2.3.5.7.9.10.12.14.16.17.19.21.23.24.26.28.30.31 Arpil 1.3.5.7.8.10.12.14.15.17.19.21.22.24.26.28 ～ 30 Arpil 2.4.6.7.9.11.13.14.16.18.20.21.23.25.27 ～ 30 May 1 ～ 8.10.12.13.15.17.19.20.22.24.26.27.29.31 May 1 ～ 7.9.11.12.14.16.18.19.21.23.25.26.28.30 June 2.3.5.7.9.10.12.14.16.17.19 ～ 30 June 1.2.4.6.8.9.11.13.15.16.18 ～ 30 Royal（1-person）
Sapporo Lv. Toya Lv. Osaka Ar.
To Osaka 14：05 16：33 12：52
Osaka Lv. Toya Ar. Sapporo Ar. To Sapporo 11：50 7：18 9：52 Twin（2-person） Single Twin（1-person） B Compart Ride the carpeted car ‒ “Hamanasu,” an express night train
Linking the most northern city of Honshu, Aomori, with Sapporo, it travels through the 53.85 km of the Seikan Tunnel, and takes you 240 m below sea level.My suggestion is the “Carpet car” in which you can lay down, or the “Dream car” where you can relax in a deep reclining seat. The Carpet car is especially popular! If you use the Japan Rail Pass, you can take this train from Sapporo and transfer at Aomori to a limited express train, and then to a Shinkansen for Tokyo without surcharges. This is one reason the train is so popular with overseas travelers,too. (A surcharge is applied if you choose a sleeping berth.)
Additional charge chart for the Japan Rail Pass（Sapporo ～ Aomori）/ an adult / One way Facility： Facility B Type Carpet Car Reserved seat Non-reserved seat
Base Fare（JR） ー ー ー ー
Express train fare 1,260 ー ー ー
Reserved seat fare ー ー ー ー
Sleeper 6,300 ー ー ー
Total 7,560 0 0 0 B Type Carpet Car
Schedule‧Timetable Sapporo to/from Aomori Operates daily
Sapporo Lv. Hakodate Ar. Aomori Ar. To Aomori 22：00 02：52 05：40
Aomori Lv. Hakodate Ar. Sapporo Ar. To Sapporo 22：42 01：00 06：07 Reserved seat（Dream Car） Non-reserved seat
Reservation for night trains: When you use a Japan Rail Pass and want to make a reservation and/or purchase a sleeper train ticket, you need to obtain the pass first after arriving in Japan. Then you can make arrangements at JR ticket counters, JR travel centers, and other locations. Please be aware that the reservation cannot be made via internet, telephone, or overseas travel agencies.
Direction to the New Chitose Airport Station from the International Terminal:
After arriving at the New Chitose Airport International Terminal, it is convenient to use the railway for travel to Sapporo. “Rapid Airport” is operated between the New Chitose Airport and Sapporo Station every 15 minutes, and its journey time is 36 minutes (minimum). For the route map from the international terminal to New Chitose Airport Station, please see the map below.
1 2 3 1 International Terminal
２F Arrival Lobby
You arrive in the lobby on 2F Go to the domestic terminal by To B1F (underground floor) with of the International Terminal. way of the connecting passage elevators in the domestic terminal. (approx. 240m).
2 Connecting passage 4 New Chitose Airport Station
２F
3 Domestic terminal
B1F 4 When you see the ticket control gate, New Chitose Airport go to the left, and you will see the At the Information Desk, rail passes can be exchanged or purchased. Station Information Desk at the end of this hall. Hokkaido Rail Pass Southern Hokkaido Special ‒ on sale, limited offer.
“Hokkaido Rail Pass Southern Hokkaido Special” was so popular last year that it will be on sale again this year during the limited period. It is very convenient for visiting cherry blossoms in southern Hokkaido! Please take advantage of it for your trip through southern Hokkaido in thespring and early summer. Unlimited rides within the southern Hokkaido area (Sapporo ‒ Hakodate Southern Hokkaido Special
普通車廂專用
‒ Esashi) and on the Kaikyo Line Free area (Kikonai ‒ Naka-Oguni) Price Valid period : 3 days
Ordinary type Use period : April 1 ‒ June 30, 2012 Adult 12,000 yen 6-11 years 6,000 yen Sale period : April 1 ‒ June 28, 2012 Sale place: Information Desk in Sapporo and New Chitose Airport Station. Travel center (Twinkle) in Sapporo and Hakodate Station.
※It will be sold only in Hokkaido (cash or credit card). No overseas exchange orders are available. For more details: http://www2.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/pdf/e/pass.pdf
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