Starting with the "Eastern Hokkaido Express Bus", which is really convenient for visiting major tourist destinations and hot spring locations in the east of Hokkaido,
book in advance to enjoy unlimited trips on more than 12 bus routes that travel between cities within the region.
Recommended for those who want to get maximum enjoyment from trips to the east of Hokkaido from spring to summer!
Features of the unlimited ride bus
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The more you ride, the more you save!
You can travel on buses for 3 days for the reasonable price of 7,987 yen.
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A wide range of buses have been made available to you!
"Intercity buses and tourist buses within eastern Hokkaido
A wide variety of buses, including fixed route buses and regional free passes can be used."
Note
Advance booking is required to take each bus using the Unlimited Ride Pass! It's recommended that you book 8 days prior to your boarding date. No guarantee, but you may book by 5 P.M. on three days before only if there are seats left.
How far in advance should I purchase the Unlimited Ride Pass?
Please make your purchase at least 10 days before the first day of your boarding date. You will be able to book each bus after that.
About the passport
- Summer to
fall season - fall to
early winter season
[All area edition] Unlimited ride passport
List of buses that can be ridden
The unlimited ride pass that can be used during East Hokkaido's summer travel season lasting from July to October, 2024.
East Hokkaido unlimited ride pass 2024 summer and fall version
This is a special pass that allows you to ride the following 15 types of buses that operate during this period for a fixed fee.
＜Intercity buses/fixed-route buses＞
- The North liner (Asahikawa/Furano/Sounkyo to Obihiro)
- The Sunrise (Asahikawa/Sounkyo to Kitami to Lake Akan/Kushiro)
- Akan airport liner (Kushiro airport to Lake Akan)
- Limited Express Nemuro (Kushiro to Nemuro)
- Fixed-route bus | Kushiro-Akan line (Kushiro to Utoro)
- Fixed-route bus | Shari Utoro line (Shari to Utoro)
- Fixed-route bus | Kushiro Nakashibetsu Kuko line (Nakashibetsu airport to Nemuro)
- Fixed-route bus | Kushiro to Nakashibetsu to Rausu line
- Shiretoko airport liner (Memanbetsu airport to Abashiri to Shiretoko Utoro)
- Kushiro Shiretoko (Kushiro to Lake Akan to Abashiri to Shiretoko Utoro)
- Shiretoko Kushiro (Shiretoko Utoro to Notsuke Peninsula to Lake Mashu to Lake Akan to Kushiro)
＜Regional free passes＞
- VISIT TOKACHI PASS (Tokachi area free pass)
- Kitami Bus Free Pass (Kitami/Engaru area free pass)
＜Regional fixed-rate buses＞
- Abashiri on-demand bus (within Abashiri city)
- Abashiri Kanko Shisetsu Meguri Bus (Abashiri to Mt. Tento)
Set times
July 20, 2024 to October 20, 2024 (final available day)
Fare
- 3-Day Pass
- 11,987 JPY
- 4-Day Pass
- 14,987 JPY
- 5-Day Pass
- 17,987 JPY
*The amount given for each fare includes a "cooperation fee" amounting to 187 yen to be contributed to the Okhotsk Drift Ice Trust Movement. All donations shall be applied to the activities of the Okhotsk Drift Ice Trust Movement.
Click here to check the details.
*Important: Please read the below details carefully.
- ・Advance booking is required to take each bus using the Unlimited Ride Pass.
Advance booking on the booking page is required even for a bus including a city bus which doesn't need booking.
You will be charged the regular fare in case you haven't booked. No exceptions can be made. - ・You will not be able to board if it is full at the point of your booking.
- ・When boarding, you need to show either your boarding pass which has been emailed after booking the bus or a hard copy of your boarding pass.
Express Bus Personal Booking Office - Online Travel Co. Ltd. Osaka Branch
Tel:(+81) 50-3619-4178 (Mon. - Sat. 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Closed on Sundays and Holidays)*Note: If you'd like to ask any questions on your boarding day, please contact the bus company written on your boarding pass.
[All area edition] Unlimited ride passport
List of buses that can be ridden
The unlimited ride pass that can be used during East Hokkaido's Early Winter travel season lasting from Novenber to January, 2025.
East Hokkaido unlimited ride pass 2024 Early Winter version
This is a special pass that allows you to ride the following 12 types of buses that operate during this period for a fixed fee.
＜Intercity buses/fixed-route buses＞
- The North liner (Asahikawa/Furano/Sounkyo to Obihiro)
- The Sunrise (Asahikawa/Sounkyo to Kitami to Lake Akan/Kushiro)
- Akan airport liner (Kushiro airport to Lake Akan)
- Limited Express Nemuro (Kushiro to Nemuro)
- Fixed-route bus | Kushiro-Akan line (Kushiro to Utoro)
- Fixed-route bus | Shari Utoro line (Shari to Utoro)
- Fixed-route bus | Kushiro Nakashibetsu Kuko line (Nakashibetsu airport to Nemuro)
- Fixed-route bus | Kushiro to Nakashibetsu to Rausu line
- Shiretoko airport liner (Memanbetsu airport to Abashiri to Shiretoko Utoro)
＜Regional free passes＞
- VISIT TOKACHI PASS (Tokachi area free pass)
- Kitami Bus Free Pass (Kitami/Engaru area free pass)
＜Regional fixed-rate buses＞
- Abashiri on-demand bus (within Abashiri city)
- Abashiri Kanko Shisetsu Meguri Bus (Abashiri to Mt. Tento)
Set times
Nov 01, 2024 to Jan 31, 2025 (final available day)
Fare
- 3-Day Pass
- 12,987 JPY
- 4-Day Pass
- 15,987 JPY
- 5-Day Pass
- 18,987 JPY
*The amount given for each fare includes a "cooperation fee" amounting to 187 yen to be contributed to the Okhotsk Drift Ice Trust Movement. All donations shall be applied to the activities of the Okhotsk Drift Ice Trust Movement.
Click here to check the details.
*Important: Please read the below details carefully.
- ・Advance booking is required to take each bus using the Unlimited Ride Pass.
Advance booking on the booking page is required even for a bus including a city bus which doesn't need booking.
You will be charged the regular fare in case you haven't booked. No exceptions can be made. - ・You will not be able to board if it is full at the point of your booking.
- ・When boarding, you need to show either your boarding pass which has been emailed after booking the bus or a hard copy of your boarding pass.
Express Bus Personal Booking Office - Online Travel Co. Ltd. Osaka Branch
Tel:(+81) 50-3619-4178 (Mon. - Sat. 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Closed on Sundays and Holidays)*Note: If you'd like to ask any questions on your boarding day, please contact the bus company written on your boarding pass.