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I checked how far I could go from Sapporo to get the original cost of the "One-day Walking Ticket" for unlimited JR rides!
You can also ride on routes that will be discontinued next spring! Furano to Shintoku is now or never!
Finally, Iwamizawa/Takikawa direction. Here, Koshunai, two stops ahead of Iwamizawa, and Bibai, one stop further ahead, clear for the same price of 1,290 yen. Starting with Bibai, Sunagawa, Takikawa, and Furano beyond are also areas where savings can be made. Please note, however, that the ticket is not valid from Takikawa to Asahikawa, and that there are only a few regular trains in the direction of Furano.
Incidentally, the section from Furano to Shintoku via Higashishikagoe will be discontinued next spring, so now is the time to take the train! The train is a very strenuous journey, and the scenery from the train window will be pitch black on the way back, but you can make the round trip from Sapporo and back in one day with the following itinerary.
Itinerary of one-day trip from Sapporo to Shintoku including Higashikagoshi, which will be discontinued
Sapporo 06:58Takikawa 08:36
09:42 Takikawa
Furano 10:48
Departure at 14:14
Higashi-shikagoshi 14:59
15:13 Departure substitute bus
Shintoku 16:21 Arrival
18:37 Departure: substitute bus
Higashi-shikagoshi 19:46 Arrival
19:57 Departure
Takigawa 21:33 Arrival
Takikawa 21:33 Arrival
Iwamizawa 22:18
Departure at 22:34
Sapporo 23:16
Due to the transfer time, lunch time will be at Furano and dinner time at Shintoku. Since trains are suspended between Higashi-shikagoshi and Shintoku for a long period of time, we will take a substitute bus.
If you do not take the bus to Shintoku and turn around at Higashikagoshi, you can return to Sapporo at 18:47. If you are tired and broken-hearted after going to Shintoku, don't worry, you can take the express train via Tomamu for an extra fee and arrive at Sapporo at 20:28.
If you're going to go far anyway, how far would you go?
The One-Day Walking Ticket will be on sale and available on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays until November 12 (Sun.), 2023. If you want to take a day trip without a car and save money, this ticket is a good buy!
If you want to get the most out of your trip, go as far as you can in one day. You can make a one-day round trip from Sapporo to Shintoku via Furano, or to Nagamabe via Otaru or Higashimuroran. Why not enjoy a budget-friendly petit trip from Sapporo?
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Born in Kanagawa Prefecture. She moved to Hokkaido in 2009 after traveling through all 179 cities, towns, and villages in Hokkaido and being captivated by the charm and magic of the northern region. Since then, she has been mainly involved in media related to travel and regional revitalization, including reporting and filming, producing articles and videos, and planning and editing. My mission is to "increase the number of Hokkaido fans.
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