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By Plane

From Tokyo: Tokyo (Haneda) - Sapporo (Shin-Chitose): 1 hr. 30 min.
From Osaka: Osaka (Kansai) - Sapporo (Shin-Chitose): 1 hr. 55 min.
From Fukuoka: Fukuoka - Sapporo (Shin-Chitose): 2 hrs. 25 min.; *Local transportation from Shin-Chitose Airport to inner city:; Train / JR Kaisoku Airport-go (40 min.) It runs every 15 min.; Bus / Hokkaido Chuo Bus (011-231-0500) or Hokuto Kotsu (011-377-3855): 1 hr - 1 hr. 30 min.

By Train

From Tokyo: Ueno - Sapporo (by sleeping express "Hokutosei"): 16 hrs.; Tokyo - Morioka (by super express Tohoku Shinkansen "Yamabiko"), Morioka - Hakodate (by express "Hatsukari"), Hakodate - Sapporo (by express "Hokuto"): 10 hrs. 40 min.
From Osaka: Osaka - Sapporo (by sleeping express "Twilight Express" via Hokuriku honsen): 21 hrs. 5 min.

By Ferry

From Tokyo: Tokyo - Tomakomai (by Blue Highway Line /03-3578-1127): 30 hrs.
From Nagoya: Nagoya - Tomakomai (by Taiheiyo Ferry / 052-203-0227): 38 hrs. 45 min.; *From Tomakomai to Sapporo, take JR express "Suzuran" or "Hokuto" (45 min.) or take a Chuo Bus or Donan Bus (1 hr. 20 min.)

city train

Local Transportation

Almost everywhere in the central city is accessible by three subway lines; Tozai-sen, Nanpoku-sen, and Toho-sen. It is convenient to take a city train to go to Mt. Moiwa-yama. The ticket costs 170 yen to cover all sections. There are also bus lines; Shiei Bus (city bus), Hokkaido Chuo Bus, and Jotetsu Bus. It is recommended to buy a one-day pass for 1,000 yen which is valid for subway, city bus, and city train.(Sapporo-shi Transportation Bureau / 011-896-2708)

Sapporo Lincle Bus

This city shuttle tour bus started its service in April 1996. The 2-hour leisure car runs every 30 min., stopping at 17 famous sightseeing spots. A one-day pass costing 1,500 yen is valid between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Runs April 27 - November 3 (Hokkaido Chuo Bus / 011-231-0500)

Leisurely excursion by tour wagon

There is a course to visit the old prefectural office building, and another going round Odori Park, both of which take 40 min. You can catch a bus at Odori Nishi-4-chome. How about taking a tour and indulge in the mood of pioneering age?
It runs everyday between the end of April and November 3.
10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. / 011-512-9377

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