{"id":21365,"date":"2025-06-05T17:57:46","date_gmt":"2025-06-05T15:57:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog?p=21365"},"modified":"2025-06-05T17:58:51","modified_gmt":"2025-06-05T15:58:51","slug":"jr-east-south-hokkaido-rail-pass-vs-jr-pass","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/jr-east-south-hokkaido-rail-pass-vs-jr-pass","title":{"rendered":"JR East-South Hokkaido Rail Pass vs. JR Pass"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Planning a trip around <strong>Tohoku, Kanto, and Hokkaido<\/strong>? The region includes many of the country&#8217;s top destinations, including Tokyo, Nikko, and Fukushima, which are easily accessible by train.<\/p>\n<p>To get the most out of your budget and time in Japan, it\u2019s important to <strong>choose the right rail pass<\/strong>. Two popular choices for visitors in this region are the all-inclusive national <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/the-japan-rail-pass\">JR Pass<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/regional-passes\/jr-east-south-hokkaido-rail-pass\">JR East-South Hokkaido Rail Pass<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The best ticket for your trip depends on <strong>your itinerary, budget, and travel plans<\/strong>. In this post, we\u2019ll compare both in terms of coverage, validity, and cost, so you can make the right choice between the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/jr-pass-vs-jr-regional-passes\">regional and national JR Pass<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"toc_white no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Table of Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#JR_Pass_vs_JR_Regional_Pass_coverage\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">1<\/span> JR Pass vs. JR Regional Pass coverage<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#JR_Pass\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">1.1<\/span> JR Pass<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#JR_East-South_Hokkaido_Rail_Pass\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">1.2<\/span> JR East-South Hokkaido Rail Pass<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Which_Shinkansen_lines_are_included\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">1.3<\/span> Which Shinkansen lines are included?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Pass_validity_How_long_does_each_pass_last\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">2<\/span> Pass validity: How long does each pass last?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Cost_comparison_of_national_and_regional_JR_passes\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">3<\/span> Cost comparison of national and regional JR passes<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Airport_transfers_National_vs_JR_regional_pass\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">4<\/span> Airport transfers: National vs. JR regional pass<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Should_I_get_a_JR_Pass_or_JR_East-South_Hokkaido_Pass\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">5<\/span> Should I get a JR Pass or JR East-South Hokkaido Pass?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"JR_Pass_vs_JR_Regional_Pass_coverage\">JR Pass vs. JR Regional Pass coverage<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The key difference between the JR East-South Hokkaido Rail Pass and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/the-japan-rail-pass\">JR Pass<\/a> is the <strong>coverage across Japan\u2019s rail networks<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Both tickets give you access to<a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/shinkansen-bullet-trains\"> high-speed bullet trains<\/a>, but not all lines are included when you buy a regional pass. Here\u2019s a look at the <strong>key differences in access<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"JR_Pass\"><strong>JR Pass<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-21027\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/jr-pass-shinkansen-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"JR Pass and Shinkansen\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/jr-pass-shinkansen-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/jr-pass-shinkansen-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/jr-pass-shinkansen-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/jr-pass-shinkansen.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Nationwide access across Japan<\/li>\n<li>No limit to the number of journeys you take<\/li>\n<li>Covers all major cities: Tokyo, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/things-to-do-in-osaka\">Osaka<\/a>, Kyoto, Hiroshima<\/li>\n<li>Includes all Shinkansen lines<\/li>\n<li>Covers all types of JR trains, and some buses and ferries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"custom-shortcode-element image-left\"><div class=\"image-container desktop\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/jr-pass-cta-1.png\"  width=\"300\" height=\"200\" alt=\"Buy the JR Pass\"><\/div><div class=\"content-container\"><div class=\"custom-title\">Unlimited train travel in Japan<\/div><div class=\"image-container mobile\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/jr-pass-cta-1.png\"  width=\"300\" height=\"200\"  alt=\"Buy the JR Pass\"><\/div><div class=\"custom-text\"><\/p>\n<p>Unlimited access to transportation across Japan for 7, 14, or 21 days on:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>All Shinkansen trains<\/li>\n<li>Rapid and Local JR trains<\/li>\n<li>JR bus and ferry services<\/li>\n<li>Airport Transfers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A single ticket, huge savings.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/the-japan-rail-pass\" class=\"custom-button\">Buy your JR Pass<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<h3><span id=\"JR_East-South_Hokkaido_Rail_Pass\"><strong>JR East-South Hokkaido Rail Pass<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21003\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/images\/micro\/jr-east-south-hokkaido-rail-pass.png\" alt=\"jr-east-south-hokkaido-rail-pass\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Access to JR trains in East Japan and South Hokkaido<\/li>\n<li>No limit to the number of journeys you take<\/li>\n<li>Covers major stops in the area: Tokyo, Sendai, Morioka, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/hakodate-travel-guide\">Hakodate<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Includes some regional Shinkansen lines<\/li>\n<li>Excludes western cities like Osaka, Kyoto, Hiroshima<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"custom-shortcode-element image-left\"><div class=\"image-container desktop\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/jr-east-south-hokkaido-rail-pass-cta.png\"  width=\"300\" height=\"200\" alt=\"Buy your JR East - South Hokkaido Pass\"><\/div><div class=\"content-container\"><div class=\"custom-title\">Unlimited travel between Tokyo and Sapporo<\/div><div class=\"image-container mobile\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/jr-east-south-hokkaido-rail-pass-cta.png\"  width=\"300\" height=\"200\"  alt=\"Buy your JR East - South Hokkaido Pass\"><\/div><div class=\"custom-text\"><\/p>\n<p>Unlimited 6-day access to JR East services within the Kanto, Tohoku, and southern Hokkaido regions, including use of Shinkansen and Joyful trains.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/es\/pases-regionales\/jr-east-south-hokkaido-rail-pass\" class=\"custom-button\">Buy your JR East - South Hokkaido Pass<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<p>The national JR Pass allows you to <strong>explore the entire country<\/strong>, with no regional restrictions.<\/p>\n<p>However, if you\u2019re planning on staying in the areas of <strong>Tohoku, Kanto, and Hokkaido<\/strong>, the East-South Hokkaido Pass is a more cost-effective option. You can find details on which Shinkansen lines are covered in the table below.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Which_Shinkansen_lines_are_included\">Which Shinkansen lines are included?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Both the JR Pass and JR East-South Hokkaido Rail Pass include access to Japan\u2019s famous bullet trains, but there are some<strong> important differences in coverage<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background: #3793F4; color: #fff;\">\n<th><strong>Shinkansen Line<\/strong><\/th>\n<th>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>JR Pass<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>JR East-South Hokkaido Pass<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/akita-shinkansen-jr-pass\"><strong>Akita Shinkansen<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u2714\ufe0f<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\u2714\ufe0f<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/hokkaido-shinkansen\"><strong>Hokkaido Shinkansen<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u2714\ufe0f<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\u2714\ufe0f<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/hokuriku-shinkansen-jr-pass\"><strong>Hokuriku Shinkansen<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u2714\ufe0f<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u2714\ufe0f<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">(Tokyo to Sakudaira only)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/joetsu-shinkansen-jr-pass\"><strong>Joetsu Shinkansen<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u2714\ufe0f<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u2714\ufe0f<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/kyushu-shinkansen-jr-pass\"><strong>Kyushu Shinkansen<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u2714\ufe0f<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u274c<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/sanyo-shinkansen-jr-pass\"><strong>Sanyo Shinkansen<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u2714\ufe0f<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u274c<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/tokaido-shinkansen-jr-pass\"><strong>Tokaido Shinkanson<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u2714\ufe0f<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u274c<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/tohoku-shinkansen-jr-pass\"><strong>Tohoku Shinkansen<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u2714\ufe0f<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u2714\ufe0f<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/yamagata-shinkansen-jr-pass\"><strong>Yamagata Shinkansen<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u2714\ufe0f<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u2714\ufe0f<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21003\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/images\/shinkansen-bullet-trains\/Shinkansen-lines.svg\" alt=\"shinkansen network map\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The JR East-South Hokkaido Rail Pass covers the<strong> major high-speed lines<\/strong> in northern Japan. If you\u2019re sticking to this region, you\u2019ll get unlimited access.<\/p>\n<p>To <strong>add destinations in western Japan <\/strong>to your trip, like Osaka, Kyoto, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/hiroshima-travel-guide\">Hiroshima<\/a>, or Kyushuor, the national pass is the only option.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Pass_validity_How_long_does_each_pass_last\">Pass validity: How long does each pass last?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can get a <strong>7, 14, or 21 day national JR Pass<\/strong>, all of which cover a consecutive period. It\u2019s ideal for longer trips, especially if you plan to use the rail network to visit many areas of the country.<\/p>\n<p>The JR Pass is especially useful if you prefer to keep your travel itinerary open. It gives you total flexibility, and <strong>covers all Shinkansen lines<\/strong> in Japan, so you can plan your route as you go and explore more of the country.<\/p>\n<p>The JR East-South Hokkaido Pass is <strong>valid for 6 consecutive days<\/strong>. It\u2019s perfect for shorter trips and allows you to make the most of your time.<\/p>\n<p>You can also use the pass to explore the wider region, and then end your trip with a few days in a big city like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/cities\/tokyo-travel-guide\">Tokyo<\/a>, where you can use<strong> local transport tickets<\/strong> to make your way around the city.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Cost_comparison_of_national_and_regional_JR_passes\">Cost comparison of national and regional JR passes<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Whichever type of pass you choose, you\u2019ll <strong>save money<\/strong> compared to buying individual tickets if your itinerary includes a number of rail journeys.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s <strong>how the cost compares<\/strong> for national JR Passes and the regional pass for JR East-South Hokkaido:<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background: #3793F4; color: #fff;\">\n<th><strong>Pass Type<\/strong><\/th>\n<th>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Price<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Validity<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Cost per Day<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Area Coverage<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>National JR Pass 7 Days<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a550,000<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">7 days<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a57,143<\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Nationwide<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>National JR Pass 14 Days<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a580,000<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">14 days<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a55,714<\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Nationwide<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>National JR Pass 21 Days<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a5100,000<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">21 days<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a54,762<\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Nationwide<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>JR East-South Hokkaido Rail Pass<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a535,370<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">6 days<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a55,895<\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">North Japan and Hokkaido<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>It might be more cost-effective to <strong>combine local tickets with a regional pass<\/strong> if you\u2019re planning to only visit North Japan and Hokkaido, but want to stay for more than 6 days.<\/p>\n<p>However, for<strong> more extensive trips across Japan<\/strong>, the national JR Pass offers the best savings.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Airport_transfers_National_vs_JR_regional_pass\">Airport transfers: National vs. JR regional pass<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re flying into Tokyo, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/narita-express\">Narita Express<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/haneda-airport-access-line\">Haneda Service<\/a> <strong>airport transfer lines<\/strong> are covered in both the national and regional pass for East-South Hokkaido.<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background: #3793F4; color: #fff;\">\n<th><strong>Airport<\/strong><\/th>\n<th>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>JR Pass<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>JR East-South Hokkaido Pass<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Narita International Airport<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Around 40 miles from central Tokyo<\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u2714\ufe0f<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u2714\ufe0f<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Haneda Airport<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Around 10 miles from central Tokyo<\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u2714\ufe0f<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u2714\ufe0f<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Kansai International Airport<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Around 30 miles from central Osaka<\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u2714\ufe0f<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u274c<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Itami Airport<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Around 5 miles from central Osaka<\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u274c<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u274c<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>If you\u2019re flying in to Osaka, you\u2019ll <strong>need another ticket<\/strong> unless you buy the national JR Pass. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/haruka-express-kansai-airport\">Haruka Express<\/a> transfers you from Kansai International Airport to Osaka, Kyoto, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/nara-jr-pass\">Nara<\/a>, and Kobe.<\/p>\n<p>For Itami, you need to take the Osaka Monorail, which is not covered by any type of JR Pass.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Should_I_get_a_JR_Pass_or_JR_East-South_Hokkaido_Pass\">Should I get a JR Pass or JR East-South Hokkaido Pass?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The right rail pass for your trip depends on <strong>where you\u2019ll travel<\/strong> and <strong>how long your trip is<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Both the national JR Pass and the JR East-South Hokkaido Pass<strong> cover the Kanto, Tohoku, and southern Hokkaido regions<\/strong>. If you\u2019re only traveling within this area, the regional pass offers significant savings.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s best to choose the national JR Pass if you plan to travel to other regions, or if you want <strong>more days of unlimited travel<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Check the table earlier on in this post to get a <strong>direct cost comparison per day<\/strong>. If your trip lasts less than a week, the regional pass is usually cheaper. For longer trips or flexibility to go further, the JR Pass becomes more cost-effective.<\/p>\n<p>Our site has hundreds of itineraries and useful guides on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/how-to-use-japan-rail-pass\">using your JR Pass<\/a> to help you get the most out of your time in Japan. Check out all the information, and <strong>find the right Japan Rail Pass<\/strong> for your trip.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Planning a trip around Tohoku, Kanto, and Hokkaido? 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