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
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Station Guide: Sapporo to Tokyo
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Departure Station:
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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.
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Arrival Station:
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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.