Kintetsu International -- JAPAN RAIL PASS

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The Hokkaido Rail Pass is valid for all train lines offered by Hokkaido Railway co. and bus lines of JR Hokkaido Bus (excluding Sapporo – Asahikawa / Sapporo – Monbetsu / Sapporo – Obihiro / Sapporo – Kiroro lines and irregular lines).

How to obtain a Japan Rail Pass?
You must purchase an exchange order from an authorized sales office such as Kintetsu before you go to Japan. After you arrive in Japan, you turn in the exchange order to receive your Japan Rail Pass at an applicable JR station that has a Japan Rail Pass exchange office.

Who is eligible for a Regional Japan Rail Pass?
The regional Passes are available to travelers entering Japan on a non-Japanese passport with "Temporary Visitor" entry status.

It is very important to note that Japanese passport holders cannot use any of the regional passes; they can only use the standard Japan Rail Pass if they meet the overseas residence requirements.

How to make a reservation
Seat reservations can be made without additional charges; seat availability cannot be guaranteed otherwise. To make a reservation, apply at a TRAVEL SERVICE CENTER (View Plaza) or a reservation office (Modori-no-madoguchi) at a JR East station. There, show your pass, and obtain your reserved-seat ticket before boarding.

» Seat reservations cannot be made prior to exhanging your JR Pass in Japan.

PLEASE NOTE:
1) Starting on April 1, 2009, the cost of the Hokkaido Rail Passes changed. Please refer to the chart below.
2) If you are interested in purchasing the 4-day or 5-day passes, please call 1-800-422-3481 to order.

Rail Pass Type		Price Per Adult (in yen)
HOKKAIDO RAIL PASS 3DAYS	ORDINARY	15,000
HOKKAIDO RAIL PASS 3DAYS	GREEN	21,000
HOKKAIDO RAIL PASS Flexible 4DAYS	ORDINARY	19,500
HOKKAIDO RAIL PASS Flexible 4DAYS	GREEN	27,000
HOKKAIDO RAIL PASS 5DAYS	ORDINARY	19,500
HOKKAIDO RAIL PASS 5DAYS	GREEN	27,000

–@The child is half price of the price mentioned above.

JR Hokkaido Pass Type and Prices:
There are two types of JR Hokkaido Pass: Green (First Class) and Ordinary (Tourist Class). Both are valid for 3 consecutive days.

Type	Tourist (Ordinary) Class		Green (First) Class
Period	Adult (12 & up)	Child (6 - 11)	Adult (12 & up)	Child (6-11)
3days	$192.00 (¥15,000)	$96.00 (¥7,500)	$276.00 (¥21,500)	$138.00 (¥10,750)

WAKKANAI, SAPPORO, ASAHIKAWA, HAKODATE, NOBORIBETSU, KUSHIRO
* Please read "Purchase Restriction" for Japan Rail Pass.
* Prices subject to change without notice.

HOW TO ORDER A JAPAN RAIL PASS EXCHANGE VOUCHER

Please submit a request online by clicking here. A credit card is needed. Orders are processed in 3–5 business days; shipping takes 1–2 business days. If you need the rail pass in less than a week, please call us first. (Phone orders are subject to a processing fee.)

If you have any questions before ordering, please email us at rail.nyc@kintetsu.com or call us at 1–800–422–3481. We look forward to hearing from you!

For online train schedules in Japan, please visit www.hyperdia.com.

The Hokkaido Pass is valid for a period of, 3 or 4 consecutive days, beginning on the first day of use.

Many JR Hokkaido trains have Green (First Class) cars and all have ordinary (Tourist Class) cars. You can board ordinary cars only, with an Ordinary-type pass. However, you have an option of boarding either Green cars or ordinary cars with a Green-type pass.

The JR HOKKAIDO PASS is valid for travel on all JR Hokkaido trains and buses; EXCEPTION – private compartments, sleeper car or berth.

If you prefer to use the sleeper car, private compartments or berth, you must pay the fare difference and applicable fees prior to boarding or aboard the train.