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    May

    2013

    1.New ! Manpuku(satiety) Sarobetsu-Train

    2. The Twinkle Bus and the sightseeing train in northern and eastern areas of Hokkaido3. Model Course

    Enjoy summer in HokkaidoJR Hokkaido Mail Magazine

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    Dates of operation: Sapporo Wakkanai June 4.7.11.14.18.21.25,2013

    WakkanaiSapporo June 5.8.12.15.19.22.26,2013

    Tra: 5 cars (3 cars with reserved seats and 2 cars with non-reserved seats)

    Dates of operation: June 1-4,June8-September 3,

    September.7-30,2013

    Tra: 5 cars (3 cars with reserved seats and 2 cars with non-reserved seats)

    New!

    Sa Ro Be Tsu Train

    The northernmost station in Japan

    WakkanaiMinami-Wakkanai

    ToyotomiHoronobe

    Teshio-NakagawaOtoineppu

    Bifuka

    Nayoro

    Shibetsu

    Asahikawa

    Wassamu

    Piuka Boccha, madeof flour and pumpkinfrom Bifuka, is a

    popular, soft tastingtreat.

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    Operating section: Sapporo Wakkanai

    TimetableSapporo 1230 Lv.Wakkanai 1811Ar.

    Wakkanai1345Lv.Sapporo 1908 Ar.

    Gourmet foods along the line, limited sale Special boarding certificate and original stamp

    Dates of operation: May.11-31,2013

    For more details, please visit our website.http://www.jrkushiro.jp/shitsugennoro/noroen.html

    Kushiro

    Higashi-Kushiro

    Kushiro-shitsugen

    Hosooka

    Toro

    This resort train runs toward to the most northern station in

    Japan, Wakkanai. On the train, you can enjoy both thegourmet foods and unique northern Hokkaido scenery alongthe line. Also, a special boarding certificate and originalstamps are offered on the train.At the Wakkanai Station, you can meet one of the originalcharacters of Wakkanai, Dejiru-no-suke or Rinzo-kun .

    Soft Daifuku is a rice cakefilled with sweet bean jam.Much softer that ordinalrice cakes. It is made with anew and original way byusing glutinous rice fromNayoro.

    The Twinkle Bus and the sightseeing train in northern and eastern areas of Hokkaido

    Kushiro Shitsugen Norokko TrainIt feels so good to let the fresh breeze blow through the large windows while enjoying the view of the sun playing on the waters of the Kushiro River in its green summer setting. Shitsugenmeans marshes and the Kushiro Shitsugen Norokko Train meanders leisurely, at an average speed of 30 kilometers per hour, through the largest expanse of marshland in Japan. This relaxedtrip lets you enjoy all the best views of this scenic area.Would you like to enjoy a leisurely and relaxing trip with the Kushiro Shitsugen Norokko Train again this year?

    1056

    1349

    1120 1140

    1413 1435

    No.2

    No.4

    Kushiro

    Dep.

    Toro

    Arr.

    To Toro

    1207

    1506

    1228 1254

    1527 1600

    No.1

    No.3

    ToroDep.

    Kushiro-Shi-tsugen Dep

    KushiroArr.To Kushiro

    Kushiro-

    Shi-tsugen Dep

    1056 1120 1140No.2

    KushiroDep.

    ToroArr.To Toro

    1207 1228 1254No.1

    ToroDep.

    Kushiro-Shi-tsugen Dep

    KushiroArr.To Kushiro

    Kushiro-Shi-tsugen Dep

    Manpuku(satiety)

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    Days of operation:

    Fare:

    Lake Akan (A) 800-810 Lv.

    Lake Akan Takiguchi (Strolling with a guide)

    Akan Tancho-no-sato(village of red-crowned crane)

    Toro Station 1145 Lv.

    Lake Akan 840-850 Lv.

    Torokko KingdomStopover time about 70 min(A)

    Springwater at Niupu Bifuka

    Fall of Ugiri(rain and mist)

    Stopover time about 20 min(B)Days of operation:

    Fare:

    Fees for Torokko is included.For driving the truck, you will need a drivers license.

    (If you dont have a drivers license, you must ride with a driveron staff or another licensed driver.)

    Children of ages 6 11 must be attended with an adult guardian.Children under 6 years old cannot ride on the truck.

    1.Twinkle Bus Doto Shitsugen/Shiretoko

    Nayoro Sta.1020 Lv.

    Michi-no-eki Bifuka15 min

    Sturgeon Museum inBifuka15 min

    Bifuka Hot Springs40 min), lunch on your own

    Bifuka Sta.

    Michi-no-eki Nayoro15 min

    Nayoro Sta.1620 Ar.

    Twinkle Bus Bifuka TorokkoNew!

    A

    B

    C

    D

    B

    Trokko Kingdom is using the discontinued Biko Line ofthe former Japan National Railways. You will be able todrive a powered Trokko for 10km, a roundtrip. Enjoy it asyou drive over bridges and tunnel of greens. Breathe inthe beautiful scenery in a way that can only beexperienced here!

    A

    The Twinkle Bus and the sightseeing train in northern and eastern areas of Hokkaido *Image photos

    Twinkle Bus AdvancereservationsPlease reserve at J R Hokkaido stations up to 3 days prior. Tickets are available at long-distance ticket windows (Midori no Madoguchi)or Twinkle Plaza counters.Please show your JR ticket at the time of purchase, or purchase both of them together.Holders of the Hokkaido Rail Pass or the J apan Rail Pass will have to pay the fare separately .

    Northern Area

    Daily July 27-August 18,2013

    NayoroBifuka.Nayoro 2,000 yen, age 6 to 11: 1,000 yen

    Eastern Area

    Entrance fees for sightseeing facilities are not included.

    Facilities charging for admission: Akan Tancho-no-sato, Koshimizu Lily Park, Tento-yama Observatory, Okhotsk Ryuhyo Museum,

    Abashiri Prison Museum and the Shiretoko Sightseeing Cruise.

    Depart from the Lake Akan Hot Spring to stop atthe beautiful Lake Mashu and Mt. Iou with itsvolcanic smoke, and to visit the Kawayu Hot Springand the Shiretoko-Utoro Hot Spring.

    For Kushiro to Toro Stations, please take KushiroShitsugen Norokko No.2.(Additional fare is necessary: basic fare is 530 yen,and seat reservation surcharge is 300 yen)

    Lake Akan

    Utoro

    KawayuHot Springs

    Toro Station

    Kushiro Station

    Daily June 28-August 31.September 1.7.8.14-16.21-23,2013

    Lake AkanLake KussharoKawayu,Utoro: 2,000 yenLake Akan Kushiro Station : 1,000 yenToro StationLake Kussharo,Kawayu,Utoro: 1,000 yenLake Kussharo Prince HotelKawayu,Utoro: 1,000 yenAges 6 11 are the same price

    Kushiro Station1030Ar.Change to Kushiro Shitsugen Norokko Train No.2

    Getting-off only

    Getting-on only

    Lake Kussharo Prince Hotel about 50 minLunch at own expense

    Lake Mashu No. 1 Observatory (B)

    Mt. Iou (C)

    Kawayu Hot Springs 1530

    Kawayu Hot Springs Sta. 1540

    Koshimizu Lily Park(D)Mid-July thru August 31

    Utoro Hot SpringsArrive 5:15 p.m. (until mid-July and in September)Arrive 6:30 p.m. (mid-July to August 31)

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    Days of operation:

    Fare:

    Days of operation:

    Fare:

    Days of operation:

    Fare:

    1,000 Yen,Ages 6 11 are the same price

    2.Twinkle Bus Doto Shiretoko/Akan 3.Twinkle Bus Doto Akan/Utoro

    4.Twinkle Bus Doto Rausu/Shitsugen 5.Twinkle Bus Twinkle Bus Kiritappu

    Kiritappu TownLunch on your own

    Kiritappu Cape(B)

    Tears Promontory(D)

    Ayame-ga-hara field

    The palate terminal Conchiglie

    Days of operation:

    Fare:

    A

    B

    C

    A

    B

    A

    B

    C

    A

    B

    Depart from the Utoro Hot Spring to tour around Shiretoko, and to enjoythe Lake Akan Hot Spring.It is possible to get off at the Abashiri Station to get on the train.

    Abashiri StationUtoro

    Kawayu Hot SpringsLake Akan

    MemanbetsuAirport

    Daily June 28-August 31.September 1.7.8.14-16.21-23 ,2013

    UtoroLake Kussharo Prince Hotel, Lake Akan:2,000 yenUtoro Abashiri Station, Memanbetsu Airport :1,000 yenAbashiri Station, Memanbetsu Airport

    Lake Kussharo Prince Hotel, Lake Akan:1,000 yenAges 6 11 are the same price

    Utoro Hot Springs740-755

    Shiretoko Sightseeing Cruise or Shiretoko Goko(Elevated wooden bridge only)(A)

    Oshinkoshin Falls

    Koshimizu Genseikae

    Kitahama Station(B)

    Abashiri Station 1255Ar.

    Okhotsk BazaarLunch on your own

    Asahigaoka Park

    Roadside station Mrchen Hill

    Memanbetsu Airport 1500 Ar.

    Higashi-Mokoto Nyuraku-kan(dairy product center)

    Bihoro Pass

    Lake Kussharo Prince Hotel1730 Ar.

    Lake Akan (C) 1820 Ar.

    Depart from the Lake Akan Hot Spring totour around Abashiri and Shiretoko, andto visit the Utoro Hot Spring.It is possible to get off at the AbashiriStation to get on the train.

    Abashiri Station

    Utoro

    Kawayu Hot SpringsLake Akan

    MemanbetsuAirport

    Daily June 28-August 31,2013

    Lake Akan , Kawayu Hot Springs Utoro: 2,000 yen

    Lake Akan , Kawayu Hot Springs Memanbetsu Airport , Abashiri Station:1,000 yenMemanbetsu Airport , Abashiri Station Utoro:1,000 yenAges 6 11 are the same price

    Lake Akan (A) 8:20-30 Lv.

    Kawayu Hot Springs930-40 Lv.

    Getting-on only

    Highland Koshimizu

    Memanbetsu Airport 1100 Ar.

    Tento-yama Observatory /Okhotsk Ice Floe Museum(B)

    or Abashiri Prison MuseumLunch on your own

    Abashiri Station1300 Ar.

    Kitahama Station

    Koshimizu Genseikaen

    Oshinkoshin Falls(C)

    Shiretoko SightseeingCruise or Shiretoko Goko(Elevated wooden bridge only)1615-1800

    Utoro Hot Springs 1805Ar.

    Depart from the Shiretoko-Utoro HotSpring to stop at hidden tourist spots ineastern Hokkaido, and tovisit the Lake Akan Hot Spring.It connects to the Norokko-go at the ToroStation.

    Utoro

    Kawayu Hot SpringsLake Akan

    Toro Station

    Utoro Lake Akan : 2,000 yenUtoro Toro Station : 1,000 yenToro StationLake Akan : 1,000 yenAges 6 11 are the same price

    Daily June 28-August 31,2013

    Utoro Hot Springs 755-810 Lv.

    Road across Shiretoko(A)

    Michi-no-ekiShiretoko Rausu

    Kaiyodai Observatory

    Kaminoko Pond(B)

    Ura-MashuObservatory (C)

    Mashu Stationlunch on your own

    Toro Station14:50 Ar.

    Lake Akan 16:30 Ar.

    Lake Onneto

    Lake Akan 1800 Ar.

    Kiritappu Marshland with its beautifulscenery is registered in the RamsarConvention. You can view the grandpanorama of the Biwase River meanderingthrough the Kiritappu Marshland from theBiwase Observatory.

    Higashi-Kushiro

    NemuroAkkeshi

    Hamanaka

    Chanai

    Daily July 20-August 31,2013

    Hamanaka Sta.1230 Lv.

    Kiritappu Shitsugen(marshland) Center

    Azechi Cape(A)

    Biwase Observatory(C)

    Akkeshi Sta.1720 Ar.

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    Model Course

    1.Head for the northernmost station

    Day2 Overnight

    Ltd. Exp.Super Kamui

    Sapporo

    Asahikawa

    Asahikawa

    Bus

    AsahiyamaZoo

    Bus

    2.Tour in the grand marshland

    Day2 OvernightRapid Train

    Sappo

    ro

    Otaru

    Sapporo

    Day3 Overnight

    Ltd. Exp.Super Tokachi

    Sapporo

    Obih

    iro

    Bus

    Tokachi

    gawa

    HotSprings

    Day1

    NewChitoseAirport

    Day4

    Day5

    921Lv. 1051Ar.

    Ltd. Exp.Super Ozora

    No.1Obihiro

    BusKushiro

    Local Train TrainKushiro

    Hamanaka

    1056L v. 1140Ar.

    Kushiro Shitsugen

    Norokko Train No.2Ku

    shiro

    To

    ro

    Twinkle Bus Doto

    Shitsugen/Shiretoko

    UtoroHotSprings

    1145L v. 1830Ar.

    Twinkle Bus

    Kiritappu-go

    Akkeshi

    Overnight

    Day6740Lv. 1255Ar.

    UtoroHotSprings

    Aba

    shiri

    Sap

    poro

    1329Lv . 1847Ar .

    Ltd. Exp. Okhotsk

    No.6

    Overnight

    Twinkle Bus Doto

    Shiretoko/Akan

    Place

    of departing

    Day7

    NewChitoseAirport

    Place of departing

    Sapporo

    Rapid Airport

    Day1Overnight

    Rapid Airport

    NewChitoseAirport

    Place

    of departing

    Sapporo

    Day5

    NewChitoseAirport

    Place of departing

    Sapporo

    Rapid Airport

    Access

    http://www2.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/pdf/e/chitose.pdf

    New Chitose Airport Station JR Information Desk

    - Purchase or exchange to 3-day Hokkaido Rail Pass

    - Reserve Twinkle Bus and limited express t rain seats

    Hokkaido RailPass Day1

    Day3912L v. 1247A r.

    Overnight

    Ltd. Exp.Super Soya

    No.1

    Asahikawa

    Wakkanai

    BusSoyaCape

    Bus

    Rent-a-car

    Wakkanai

    Rent-a-carHokkaido Rail

    Pass Day2

    Day4710Lv. 951Ar.

    Ltd. Exp.Super Soya

    No.2

    Wakkanai

    Nayoro

    Twinkle Bus

    Bifuka Torokko Nayoro

    Sapporo

    Ltd. Exp.Sarobetsu

    Hokkaido RailPass Day3

    Overnight

    Rapid Airport

    Sapporo

    Access

    http://www2.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/pdf/e/chitose.pdf

    Hokkaido RailPass Day1

    Hokkaido RailPass Day2

    Hokkaido RailPass Day3

    Hokkaido RailPass Day4

    Hokkaido RailPass Day5

    Overnight

    Sapporo OtaruWelcome

    Pass

    Rapid Train

    New Chitose Airport Station JR Information Desk

    - Purchase or exchange to 5-day Hokkaido Rail Pass.- Purchase Sapporo Otaru Welcome Pass.- Reserve Twinkle Bus and limited express t rain seats

    Tokachigawa

    HotSprings

    RapidNosappu

    Overnight

    Publisher: Inbound Tourism Sales & Marketing Railway Operation Headquarters Hokkaido Railway Company

    Copyright Hokkaido Railway Company ALL Rights Reserved.

    Ltd. Exp.

    Super Ozora

    1020Lv. 1620Ar. 1634Lv. 1908Ar.

    1101Lv. 1213Ar. 1731Lv. 1819Ar.1230 Lv. 1720Ar.