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Subway, Streetcar, Route bus in Sapporo

Subway
Tram (Streetcar)
Fixed-route bus
IC card boarding ticket

Sapporo Transportation Route Map

Subway

There are three lines in operation: the Nanboku Line, the Tozai Line, and the Toho Line. Each line enters Odori Station and connects the center of Sapporo with the north, east, south, and west areas of the city. The major stations are also connected to the tram, buses, and JR lines.

Operating hours: 6 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Travel time: approximately 2 to 3 minutes between stations
Fare: Adults: 210 yen – 380 yen Children: 110 yen – 190 yen
One-day subway pass: 830 yen for adults, 420 yen for children
Donichika Kippu (one-day subway pass only on Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and from Dec. 29 to Jan. 3): 520 yen for adults, 260 yen for children

* In addition to cash, IC cards for transportation such as SAPICA, Kitaca, and Suica can be used for boarding.

See the Sapporo City Transportation Bureau for further details
Tram (Streetcar)

This is the northernmost tram operating in Japan. It travels in a loop around the southwestern area of the city where the subway does not run.

Operating hours: 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Fare: 1 ride – 200 yen for adults 100 yen for children
Dosanko Pass: 370 yen (one-day pass for the tram on Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and from Dec. 29 to Jan. 3)

* In addition to cash, IC cards for transportation such as SAPICA, Kitaca, and Suica can be used for boarding.

See the Sapporo City Transportation Bureau for further details
Fixed-route bus

Bus terminals are placed throughout Sapporo and buses run to all areas of the city.
*Hokkaido Chuo Bus, JR Hokkaido Bus, and Jotetsu Bus accept cash as well as IC cards for transportation such as SAPICA, Kitaca, and Suica.

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IC card boarding ticket

SAPICA

This IC card can be used as a ticket on the subways, buses, and trams in the Sapporo area.

Useable areas:Subways, buses, and trams in the Sapporo area.
Fee:2,000 yen (1,500 yen available as fare, 500 yen deposit).
Place of Sale:subway stations, commuter pass sales offices, bus terminals, and sales office counters.
Charging locations:subway ticket machines, charging machines, bus offices, and some convenience stores

*Cannot be used in other IC card areas such as Kitaca areas

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Kitaca

An IC card that can be used on railroads and buses with the "ic" mark anywhere in Japan.

Useable areas:JR Hokkaido IC card area, SAPICA area, and supported areas nationwide
Fee:2,000 yen (1,500 yen available as fare, 500 yen deposit).
Place of Sale:train stations in Kitaca areas, Midori-no-Madoguchi.
Charging locations:Midori-no-madoguchi, Kitaca-compatible ticket machines, charging machines, etc.
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Sapporo Tourist Spots

Odori Park

A large and beautiful park in the center of Sapporo. It also serves as a venue for major events.
* A short walk from Odori Subway Station.

Yurigahara Park

Features about 100 types of lilies. There are also many other species of flowers to enjoy.
* A 10-minute walk from JR Yurigahara Station.

Sapporo Maruyama Zoo

A zoo where the animals can be viewed up close in their full magnificence.
* 15-minute walk from Maruyama-Koen Station on the Tozai Subway Line.

Sapporo Satoland

Sapporo City Agricultural Experience Facility.
* 30 minute bus ride plus walk from the subway.

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