Sapporo subway day passes: Standard and weekend tickets

Compare Sapporo subway standard and weekend day passes, including adult and child fares, eligible dates and why these tickets do not cover Sapporo streetcars.

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  • Hokkaido
  • Sapporo
  • Transport
  • Trains and subways

When using the subway to explore Sapporo, first distinguish the standard subway one-day pass from the weekend and holiday Donichika Ticket by travel date. Then check whether your plans also involve Sapporo streetcars (). This article draws on Sapporo City Transportation Bureau information (checked on 2026-10-28) to compare confirmed fares and restrictions, without treating a subway pass as a streetcar pass. Start with the Sapporo travel guide or getting around Sapporo, then compare the tickets below.

Key points

  • The standard subway one-day pass costs 830 yen for adults and 420 yen for children and is valid on the subway.
  • The weekend and holiday “Donichika Ticket” () costs 520 yen for adults and 260 yen for children and is also a subway-only ticket.
  • The Donichika Ticket is available for use on Saturdays, Sundays, Japanese public holidays and from 29 December to 3 January.
  • Both verified tickets cover the subway; neither can simply be used as a ticket for Sapporo streetcars.

Ticket comparison: prices, dates and eligible transport

Information checked on 2026-10-28. The validity dates and fares are shown separately to avoid overlooking restrictions when comparing prices.

Item Standard subway one-day pass Donichika Ticket
Adult fare 830 yen 520 yen
Child fare 420 yen 260 yen
Verified area of validity Sapporo subway Sapporo subway
Verified date restrictions This comparison confirms the price and coverage of the subway-only ticket Saturdays, Sundays, Japanese public holidays and 29 December to 3 January
Can it be used as a streetcar ticket? Not a streetcar pass Not a streetcar pass

The main differences are the specific days on which the weekend/holiday ticket can be used and its lower fare. If your plans mainly involve subway journeys, checking the date restriction before comparing the two options is more useful than judging from ticket names alone.

Subway and streetcars: distinguish the transport systems first

Sapporo’s subway and streetcars are separate urban transport systems. Even if a sightseeing route uses both, a “subway one-day pass” must not be interpreted as a pass for every kind of urban rail transport.

Transport planned for the day What the confirmed ticket information answers What you still need to do
Sapporo subway only Compare the two subway day-pass prices and Donichika validity dates Compare planned travel and total single-journey fares against the pass price
Includes Sapporo streetcars Neither subway ticket replaces a streetcar ticket Check which streetcar ticket you need separately
Uses both subway and streetcars Choose the appropriate ticket for the subway portion first Budget separately for streetcar journeys
Includes JR trains This comparison concerns only Sapporo subway tickets Check JR fares or pass information separately

This article does not give current streetcar fares and does not infer them from older tourism information. If your itinerary involves streetcars, consult official information from the relevant operator.

How to choose: decide by date and transport coverage

Question Condition Next comparison
Is the travel date eligible for Donichika? Saturday, Sunday, public holiday, or 29 December to 3 January Include the weekend/holiday pass at 520 yen per adult or 260 yen per child in your comparison
Is the date outside Donichika’s permitted days? Not eligible for that ticket Check the standard subway day pass at 830 yen per adult or 420 yen per child instead
Will the itinerary use only the subway? Streetcars or JR trains are also needed Calculate those other modes separately to avoid overestimating coverage
Is buying a day pass worthwhile? Number of rides is not yet known List the subway legs, then compare total single fares with the day-pass price

When using subway stations such as Odori Station () as itinerary points, list the rides you plan to take throughout the day. Do not buy a pass first and then force the order of your attractions to fit it. Compare fares for the same date, traveller category and journeys you actually intend to make.

A few reminders

The fares and eligible dates here are based on Sapporo City Transportation Bureau information checked on 2026-10-28. Ticket prices and conditions may change; consult the official website before departure.

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