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Train Package Online Booking : Sapporo to Tokyo (Hokuto/Hayabusa)

Seat type and Adult/Child

Seat Guide

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Departure date and train (time)

Tickets cannot be issued until less than one month before the boarding date, and seats will not be reserved until then.

Ticket details

  • Departure: Sapporo
  • Arrival: Tokyo
  • Time:  8 hours 5 minutes~
  • Transit: 1 transit at Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto

Seat

  • Reserved
    • You can have a reserved seat in reserved cars.
  • Green reserved
    • You can have a business class seat in the Green cars.
  • Gran class (available only from Tokyo to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto)
    • You can have a 1st-class reserved seat in the Gran Class cars.

    Train type 

    • Hokuto: From Sapporo to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto
    • Shinkansen Hayabusa: From Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto to Tokyo

    Why Book the Sapporo to Tokyo trains with us?

    • Arrangements tailored to your needs, backed by extensive experience
    • Same-day departure tickets available
    • Physical ticket support
      • Delivery to your hotel or home address
    • Trusted and reliable service
      • We handle bookings for international travel agencies and luxury hotels in Japan

    Station Guide: Sapporo to Tokyo

    • Departure Station:
      • Sapporo Station: A major railway hub in Sapporo, Hokkaido, serving JR Hokkaido lines and the Sapporo Municipal Subway, and acting as the city’s main gateway for regional travel.
    • Arrival Station:
      • Tokyo Central Station: Main departure point in central Tokyo, well-connected by JR and metro lines.
    Tokyo Station Guide (Tokyo Central Station Guide)

    Tokyo Station is a major railway hub in central Tokyo, located in the Marunouchi district near the Imperial Palace and Ginza.

    It is the starting point for several Shinkansen lines, including Tokaido, Tohoku, and Hokuriku, and connects with many local JR lines.

    Key Information
    • Shinkansen platforms: Located on the Yaesu side.
    • Train lines from/to Tokyo Station:
      • Shinkansen: Tokaido, Tohoku, Yamagata, Akita, Joestu, Hokuriku, and Hokkaido
      • JR lines: Yamanote line, Tokaido Main line, Ueno-Tokyo line, Chu line/Chuo Main line, Sobu line/Sobu Main line, Yokosuka line, and Keiyo line
      • Subway: Tokyo Metro Marunouchi line
      • Linked Station: Tokyo Metro Tozai line, Tokyo Metro Chiyoda line, Tokyo Metro Hanzomon line, and Toei Mita line
    • Coin lockers: Available in multiple sized throughout the station.
    • Tourist Information Centers: Staffed with English-speaking personnel, often near major exits.
    Additional Facilities
    • Restaurants and food courts
    • Shopping areas including GRANSTA, Daimaru Tokyo, and Tokyo Character Street

    Frequently Asked Questions about the trains from Sapporo to Tokyo

    Q: What is the fastest way to get from Sapporo to Tokyo by train?
    A: The fastest train route involves taking a limited express train (Hokuto) to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, then transferring to the Shinkansen from Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto to Tokyo. Total travel time is approximately 8 hours.

    Q: Is there a direct Shinkansen from Sapporo to Tokyo?
    A: No, currently there is no direct Shinkansen. A direct line (Hokkaido Shinkansen extension) is planned to open around 2038.

    Q: Is Green Car (First Class) or Gran Class available?
    A: Yes, both are available on the Shinkansen portion. The limited express train offers Green Car seating, but no Gran Class.


    Collections: From Sapporo, Train Package


    QR Voucher Usage

    Issuing physical tickets at the JR station using the QR voucher is required.

    • You need to issue physical tickets directly at the JR station using the QR code.
    • For details about how to issue tickets from the QR voucher, please check [How to Pick Up Tickets Using QR Code] page.

    Important Notes

    • You cannot board the train with only the QR voucher. Please ensure you issue your physical tickets at the station ticket machine before boarding.
    • On the travel day, please go to the station with plenty of time to print your ticket, ideally, at least 30 minutes before the departure time.
    • Once the boarding time for the reserved train has passed, the QR code will become invalid.

    Paper Ticket Pick-up / Delivery

    You can choose the following options for picking-up/receiving tickets:

    • Ship to your hotel in Japan: We will ship your ticket(s) to your hotel in Japan. You can pick up your ticket(s) when you check-in the hotel
    • Ship to your home country address: We will ship your ticket(s) to your home/company address via International Express mail with additional shipping fee. Please add International Shipping from here.
    • Pick-up at Post offices in Tokyo or Kyoto: We will ship your ticket(s) to the post office located near Tokyo Station or Kyoto Station. You can pick-up your ticket(s) by showing your ID (Passport).
    • Ship to your address in Japan: We will ship your ticket(s) to your address in Japan if you have one in Japan.

    For detail, please check [From Purchase to Delivery] page.



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