Hakodate Bus Unlimited Ride Ticket
The area stretching from Kikonai Station, where the Hokkaido Shinkansen makes its first stop after passing through the Seikan Tunnel, is the "birthplace of Hokkaido," where exchanges with Honshu have flourished since the Middle Ages. This area, nurtured by the long history of Hokkaido, has many historical sites full of wonder, as well as seasonal foods nurtured by nature, and warmly welcomes visitors with a cheerful smile. The "Esashi-Matsumae Round Trip Free Pass - Sennen Hokkaido Bills" is a convenient ticket for traveling in this area by bus.
What is "Esashi-Matsumae Round Trip Free Pass-Sennen Hokkaido Bills"?
This ticket allows unlimited rides for three days or two days on buses of the applicable routes.
It is a very convenient and economical free ticket for sightseeing in this area.
| Sales Period | April 1, 2025 - March 29, 2026 (3-day pass), March 30 (2-day pass) |
|---|---|
| Validity Period |
2 or 3 days from the date of first use |
| Fare | (2-day pass) Adult: ¥6,300 (tax included), Child: ¥3,150 (tax included) (3-day pass) Adult: ¥8,500 (tax included), Child: ¥4,250 (tax included) |
Where is the ticket counter for the free pass?
- Esashi Town Tourist Information Center (Tourist information center in the Kaiyomaru Youth Center)
*Note: Relocated to Esashi Town Hall from November 1, 2025. - Roadside Station: Misogi no Sato Kikonai (Roadside Station in front of Kikonai Station)
- Hokuto City Tourism Exchange Center Tourist Information Center (Tourist Information Center in Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto Station)
- Hakodate Station Bus Information Center (Bus information center in front of Hakodate Station)
- Dōnan Isaribi Railway Goryōkaku Station Shop (Convenience Store)
Which routes can be used with the free pass?
| Hakodate - Esashi | Hakodate-Esashi Line 610 |
|---|---|
| Esashi - Haraguchi | ※ It was discontinued on October 1, 2025. |
| Otobe - Esashi | Hiyama Coast Line 624 ※ In Otobe-cho, you can take the bus to Otobeso mae bus stop. |
| Hakodate - Matsumae | Hakodate - Matsumae Line 510,511、 Kikonai - Matsumae Line 521,522,523 |
| Esashi - Kikonai | Esashi - Kikonai Line 631,632,633 |
| Haraguchi - Matsumae | Tairyo-kun Bus 531, 532, 533, 534, 535, 536, 537 |
| Within Hakodate-City | Kanpass area |
※The “Route 621/622 Kosako-Haraguchi Line” operated by Hakodate Bus Co., Ltd. was discontinued as of October 1, 2025.
Consequently, it is no longer possible to travel from Esashi Town to Matsumae Town using the route bus.
Those considering travel from Esashi toward Matsumae are kindly requested to use alternative transportation methods such as taxis or rental cars.
Points to note when purchasing a free pass
- Please make sure to fill in the required information on the free pass. (Expiration date, your name)
- Refunds for free passes can be made up to one day prior to the start of the validity period.
- This free pass cannot be purchased on board the bus. Please purchase it at the above sales counter before boarding the bus.
For inquiries about the free pass, please contact
Hakodate Station Bus Information Center TEL: +81-138-22-8111