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South Hokkaido Railway

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The South Hokkaido Railway runs for about 38 kilometers between Kikonai Station and Goryokaku Station (JR Line from Goryokaku Station to Hakodate Station). There are many sightseeing spots along the line, and you can enjoy coastal scenery from the train.

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Hakodate Area Passport

This ticket allows for unlimited rides on all South Hokkaido Railway lines (Kikonai – Goryokaku), JR Hakodate Main Line (Hakodate – Mori) regular and rapid trains, all Hakodate tram lines, Hakodate Bus (all lines in Hakodate City, Hokuto City, Nanae Town and Shikabe Town, Sawara Line (Mori Station – Sawara Higashi 3-chome), Nigorikawa Line, Hakodate – Shiriuchi Line from Hakodate Bus Center to Kikonai Station, Matsumae Line from Hakodate Station to Kikonai Station).
We offer two types of tickets: paper tickets and e-tickets. E-tickets are sold through the web application “DohNa!! “ (external site) . Four languages are available.

Fee: 1-day pass 3,000 yen for adults, 1,500 yen for children
        2-day pass 4,500 yen for adults, 2,250 yen for children

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South Hokkaido Railway official site

Tourist spots along the train line

Trappist Monastery

The first Catholic men's monastery in Japan located in Hokuto City.
* A 20-minute walk from Oshima-tobetsu Station.

Hokutosei Square

The "Hokutosei," a sleeper train that attracted much attention, is on exhibit.
* A 5-minute walk from Moheji Station.

Tulips at Cape Saraki

50,000 tulips of 60 varieties bloom in May at Cape Saraki.
* A 20-minute walk from Izumisawa Station.

Donan Trolley Train

A facility where visitors can ride a trolley along a 2.9 km track.
* A 30-minute walk from Kikonai Station.

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