Hokkaido | A must-save travel and transportation guide~

| A must-save travel and transportation guide~. Holding a steaming bowl of soup curry in one hand and raising a camera to capture the snowy scenery of Otaru Canal with the other hand The romance of Hokkaido starts with mastering transportation! Here’s a comprehensive Hokkaido transportation guide~~ Let’s easily explore the snow country together❄️ - 🚌→ City Transportation (Using New Chitose Airport as an example) 【1】JR Rapid Airport Line ✅ Features: 36 minutes direct to Sapporo Station, frequent departures, ideal for independent travelers 💰 Price: 1,070 yen (about 50 CNY) ⚠️ Tips: Frequency: One train every 15 minutes (6:00-23:00) Boarding point: B1 level, JR New Chitose Airport Station 【2】Airport Bus (Suitable for late-night arrivals) ✅ Features: Direct to popular hotels, ample luggage space 💰 Price: 1,100 yen (about 52 CNY) ⚠️ Tips: Operation: 5:30-23:30 (last bus until 1:00 AM) Routes: Covering Sapporo Station, Susukino, Nakajima Park, etc. 【3】Charter/Taxi (Suitable for families/groups) ✅ Features: Point-to-point transfer, suitable for 3-4 people to share 💰 Price: About 18,000-25,000 yen (about 850-1,180 CNY per vehicle) ⚠️ Tips: 20% surcharge at night (22:00-5:00) Make sure to choose green license plate official cars (Beware of illegal taxis overcharging!) 🚎Transportation Guide 【1】Sapporo Subway (Namboku Line / Tozai Line / Toho Line) ✅ Features: Warm in winter, covers 90% of attractions 💰 Price: 210-380 yen per ride (about 10-18 CNY) ⚠️ Tips: Operation: 6:00-24:00 Avoid mistakes: There are women-only cars on this subway, men should avoid entering during weekday morning rush hours (7:30-9:30) 【2】Bus (Reaching remote suburban attractions) ✅ Features: Goes where JR can’t, such as Furano Patchwork Road 💰 Price: 200-1,500 yen (fare based on distance) ⚠️ Tips: Check the timetable in advance! Eastern Hokkaido buses may run only twice a day Payment: Suica/Kitaca accepted 【3】Car Rental & Driving (Recommended for those with snow driving experience) ✅ Features: Freely explore hidden spots, like Shiretoko Five Lakes 💰 Price: 6,000-10,000 yen per day (about 285-475 CNY) ⚠️ Tips: Snow tires + international driver’s license required! Fine of 50,000 yen for no license Safety: Wildlife warning (deer, foxes often suddenly cross roads) 📦【Experience Pack】 Must-have apps👇 JR Hokkaido official app (check limited express train seat availability + online ticket purchase) Google Maps (real-time bus arrivals + walking navigation, essential in snowy weather) HyperDia (accurate JR transfer planning, more precise than transfer guides) Money-saving options ✅ JR Pass: 5-day pass about 25,000 yen, just one round trip between Sapporo and Hakodate pays off ✅ Subway + Bus combo ticket: Buy the “Common 1DAY Pass” in Sapporo city (1,000 yen unlimited rides)