If you plan to day trip from Asahikawa on weekend, JR Hokkaido’s Dohoku Ichinichi Sanpo Kippu (道北一日散歩きっぷ) covers travel on local and rapid trains in Northern Hokkaido, such as Furano and Nayoro.
⚫︎ Terms of use and prices are subject to change. Check the JR Hokkaido official website for the latest information.
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Where to Buy
The Dohoku Ichinichi Sanpo Kippu sells at JR Asahikawa, Nagayama and Fukagawa Stations. It can be purchased at the ticket windows (みどりの窓口) or at automatic ticket vending machines.
Sales Period
Basically, the Ichinichi Sanpo Kippu sells on Saturday, Sunday and national holiday between late April and mid November. It may be sold in winter.
⚫︎ The ticket can be purchased from the morning of the day of use. No pre-sale.
Varied Period
Valid for 1 day (Morning – 23:59).
⚫︎ If you are still on a train at midnight (0:00), your ticket is considered valid to the next stop.
Area of Validity
Validity for the designated JR lines and sections:
⚫︎ JR Hakodate Line: Asahikawa – Fukagawa – Takikawa – Bibai
⚫︎ JR Furano Line: Asahikawa – Biei – Furano
⚫︎ JR Soya Line: Asahikawa – Nayoro – Otoineppu – Teshio-Nakagawa
⚫︎ JR Sekihoku Line: Asahikawa – Kamikawa
⚫︎ JR Rumoi Line: Fukagawa – Ishikari-Numata
⚫︎ JR Neuro Line: Takikawa – Furano
⊿ The main train stations
Terms of Use
Unlimited travel on the rapid and local trains on the designated JR Hokkaido lines.
⚫︎ If you get over the area of validity, a separate fare from the border station to the destination station is required.
(e.g.) Get on the local train from Asahikawa on the JR Hakodate Line and get off at Iwamizawa: Show your Dohoku Ichinichi Sanpo Kippu at the staffed ticket gate at Iwamizawa Station and pay the fare between Bibai and Iwamizawa.
⊿ Reserved Seats
Ordinary reserved seats (指定席) for local and rapid trains (including the Norokko train) can be used at additional charges. Purchase the reserved seat ticket (指定席券) at the JR train station before boarding the train.
Refund
If the Dohoku Ichinichi Sanpo Kippu is unused and within the validity period, you can get a refund at the ticket window (commission will be deducted).
⚫︎ Check the train status before your trip.
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