A train veiw from JR Hokkaido
Okhotsk express train
The Okhotsk-go train connects Sapporo Station and Abashiri Station in Hokkaido. It takes passengers around the area facing the Sea of Okhotsk, where they can enjoy the beautiful coastline and abundant natural scenery.
Riders of the Okhotsk-go can get off the train at any of the stations along the way and explore the surrounding area. For example, at Hamatombetsu Station, there is an observatory from which you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Sea of Okhotsk. At Monbetsu Station, you can visit Monbetsu City Sakurayama Park, which is known as the earliest place in Hokkaido where cherry blossoms bloom.
And the biggest attraction of the Okhotsk-go is the area around Abashiri Station, its terminus. Abashiri faces the Sea of Okhotsk, where you can see “drift ice,” a sea that never freezes even in freezing temperatures. The Abashiri City Museum also has exhibits on the history of Abashiri Prison and the Abashiri Prison, the only one designated as a National Treasure in Hokkaido.
The Okhotsk-go is popular as a train trip that allows you to experience the nature and culture unique to Hokkaido. We encourage you to take the Okhotsk-go and enjoy the charms of Hokkaido as one of your travel options in Hokkaido.
This train stops at…
- Sapporo Station
- Iwamizawa Station
- Bibai Station
- Sunagawa Station
- Takikawa Station
- Fukagawa Station
- Asahikawa Station
- Kamikawa Station
- Shirataki Station
- Maruseppu Station
- Engaru Station
- Ikutahara Station
- Rubeshibe Station
- Kitami Station
- Bihoro Station
- Memanbetsu Station
- Abashiri Station
- How to buy a ticket for Okhotsk express train for foreign tourists?
Sapporo Station
Iwamizawa Station
Bibai Station
Sunagawa Station
Takikawa Station
Fukagawa Station
Asahikawa Station
Kamikawa Station
Shirataki Station
Maruseppu Station
Engaru Station
Ikutahara Station
Rubeshibe Station
Kitami Station
Bihoro Station
Memanbetsu Station
Abashiri Station
How to buy a ticket for Okhotsk express train for foreign tourists?
You can purchase tickets for the Okhotsk limited express train through the following methods:
Ticket Vending Machines: At the station, you can use the ticket vending machines to check the fare from your boarding station to your destination and buy the required number of tickets. These machines also support multiple languages, such as English and Chinese.
Ticket Offices: You can also purchase tickets from the ticket offices located at the station. While you may need Japanese language skills for this method, most station staff can also assist you in English.
IC Cards: If you’re using an IC card called “Kitaca” or “Suica” within Sapporo or other parts of Hokkaido, you can also use it to board the Okhotsk limited express train. Simply tap the card at the automatic ticket gate and go through. You may also get discounts on the fare by using an IC card.
There are several types of tickets available, such as regular tickets, round-trip tickets, and multiple ride tickets. Special limited express tickets are also available for certain routes. It’s also recommended to make a reservation in advance, especially during peak travel seasons.
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