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JR Hokkaido and All Nippon Airways (ANA) are continuing to sell the “ANA Northern Hokkaido Free Pass” beyond April 1.
The pass allows unlimited rides for three days in the central and northern Hokkaido areas on non-reserved ordinary-class seats of conventional line limited express trains that offer non-reserved seat tickets in this area, as well as on ordinary-class non-reserved seats of local trains. It is sold as a set with a 1,000-yen “ANA FESTA Voucher” that can be used at ANA FESTA airport shops.
The pass is sold at reserved-seat ticket machines and “talking” ticket machines at New Chitose Airport Station. The price is 16,670 yen for adults and 13,990 yen for those aged 25 and under. Ordinary-class reserved seats can be used up to four times. The “ANA FESTA Voucher” can be used only at airports in Sapporo/Chitose, Asahikawa, and Wakkanai.
The sales period runs from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2027. It can be used starting on the day of purchase or the following day. For tickets for those aged 25 and under, you must present an official ID that can confirm your age at a “talking” ticket machine.
In addition, the pass comes with benefits such as discounts on airport shuttle buses in Wakkanai and Asahikawa, as well as discounts and gifts at certain facilities.