Sapporo Transport Pass Prices: Subway, Tram & Bus Day Passes

In Sapporo, the subway 1-day pass costs 830 yen and the tram 1-day pass 570 yen. On weekends and holidays the Donichika Kippu (520 yen) gives unlimited subway rides. Adults can also get a daily subway fare cap just by paying with a contactless credit card. Below are the prices, where to buy each pass, how many rides it takes to break even, and the main sights you can reach.

Sapporo Transport Passes: Types and Prices

Sapporo's city passes are split between the subway, the tram and Hokkaido Chuo Bus. There is currently no combined 1-day pass that covers both the subway and the tram.

• ✔️ The Subway 1-Day Pass and the Donichika Kippu must be bought with cash.
• ✔️ The subway has no 24-hour pass.
• ✔️ The Tram 24-Hour Pass is sold on mobile only and is valid for 24 hours from when you start using it.
• ✔️ With the Dosanko Pass, one adult and up to two children can ride together for 460 yen.

Sapporo Subway 1-Day Pass and Donichika Kippu

Which subway pass to get depends on the day you ride.

On weekdays there's the Subway 1-Day Pass (830 yen). On Saturdays, Sundays and holidays you can use the cheaper Donichika Kippu (520 yen).

Both tickets give unlimited rides on the Namboku, Tozai and Toho lines for one day.

① Subway 1-Day Pass (地下鉄専用1日乗車券)

• Price: adult 830 yen / child 420 yen
• Days: weekdays, weekends and holidays
• Payment: cash only
• Sold at: subway ticket machines (weekdays only), station offices and commuter pass offices

② Donichika Kippu (ドニチカキップ)

• Price: adult 520 yen / child 260 yen
• Days: Saturdays, Sundays, holidays and Dec 29-Jan 3
• Payment: cash only
• Sold at: subway ticket machines, station offices and commuter pass offices

📌 You can buy the Donichika Kippu in advance on a weekday, but you can only use it on the designated days.

✅ Sapporo subway single fares and when a pass pays off

A single adult subway ride costs 210 to 380 yen depending on distance. Add up the fares for the rides you plan that day and compare the total with the pass price.

At the adult 1-section fare (210 yen), the pass is cheaper if you ride 4 or more times on a weekday, or 3 or more times on a weekend or holiday.

➡️ Sapporo subway route map (PDF)

✅ Main sights you can reach by Sapporo subway

These are the main sights within walking distance of a subway station.

📌 Sights close to each other, like Odori Park and Susukino, are also walkable. Work out how many subway rides you'll take in a day, then pick a pass.

Sapporo Tram 1-Day Pass, 24-Hour Pass and Dosanko Pass

The Sapporo tram, also called the Shiden (市電), runs in a loop around central Sapporo.

There are three tram tickets: a 1-day pass for one day, a 24-hour pass valid for 24 hours from first use, and the Dosanko Pass for weekends and holidays.

All three give unlimited rides on the whole Sapporo Shiden loop line.

① Tram 1-Day Pass (札幌市電1日乗車券)

• Price: adult 570 yen / child 290 yen
• Days: weekdays, weekends and holidays
• Payment: cash for paper tickets; credit card and similar on mobile
• Sold at: Odori commuter pass office, designated subway station offices, mobile
• Valid: paper tickets on the day of purchase

② Tram 24-Hour Pass (札幌市電24時間乗車券)

• Price: adult 840 yen / child 420 yen
• Days: weekdays, weekends and holidays
• Payment: mobile payment such as credit card
• Sold at: mobile only
• Valid: 24 hours from first use

③ Dosanko Pass (どサンこパス)

• Price: 460 yen (1 adult + up to 2 children)
• Days: Saturdays, Sundays, holidays and Dec 29-Jan 3
• Payment: cash for paper tickets; credit card and similar on mobile
• Sold at: Odori commuter pass office, designated subway station offices, on board the tram, mobile
• Valid: paper tickets on the day of purchase

📌 Paper Tram 1-Day Passes and Dosanko Passes can only be bought and used on the same day, and they aren't refundable. Mobile tickets can be refunded under certain conditions before you start using them.

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✅ Sapporo tram single fare and when a pass pays off

A single tram ride is a flat 230 yen for adults and 120 yen for children, whatever the distance.

For adults, the Tram 1-Day Pass (570 yen) pays off at 3 or more rides in a day, and the 24-Hour Pass (840 yen) at 4 or more rides within 24 hours of first use.

The Dosanko Pass (460 yen) costs the same as two regular adult fares, so on your own it pays off from the third ride. One adult with one child comes out ahead from the second ride, and with two children from the very first.

➡️ Sapporo tram route map (PDF)

✅ Main sights you can reach by Sapporo tram

These are the main sights and facilities within walking distance of a tram stop.

📌 Mobile tickets also come with digital discount coupons for places such as the Mt. Moiwa Ropeway, Hoheikan and the Sapporo TV Tower observation deck.

📌 For the Mt. Moiwa Ropeway, get off at Ropeway-iriguchi; the base station is about a 10-minute walk away. The free shuttle bus schedule changes with the season and day of the week.

Sapporo Bus Day Pass: Sapporo City 1DAY Pass

The Sapporo City 1DAY Pass is a bus ticket for unlimited rides for one day on Hokkaido Chuo Bus within designated sections of Sapporo city.

It only covers Chuo Bus services running within those designated sections.

① Sapporo City 1DAY Pass (札幌市内1DAYパス)

• Price: adult 900 yen / child 450 yen
• Days: weekdays, weekends and holidays
• Coverage: designated Hokkaido Chuo Bus sections in Sapporo city
• Sold at: Sapporo, Sapporo Ekimae, Asabu, Fukuzumi and Oyachi bus terminals
• On board: Loop 88 bus
• Rides: unlimited within the designated sections for one day

📌 Only a limited number of passes are sold on the Loop 88 bus.

✅ Sapporo city bus single fare and when the pass pays off

Typical adult fares on Chuo Bus within Sapporo are 240 to 270 yen per ride. At the 240 yen fare, the 1DAY Pass is cheaper from 4 rides a day.

➡️ Sapporo City 1DAY Pass Chuo Bus route map

✅ Main sights you can reach with the Sapporo City 1DAY Pass

Several routes in the designated Hokkaido Chuo Bus sections go to sights around the city. The main routes and destinations are below.

📌 The 1DAY Pass works within the designated Hokkaido Chuo Bus sections in Sapporo city. For seasonal routes, check the operating days before you go.

Credit Card Tap-to-Ride Fare Cap on the Sapporo Subway and Tram

In Sapporo, you don't need to buy a pass to get a daily fare cap: tapping a credit card or similar is enough. The cap started on March 26, 2026 on the subway and on April 27 on the tram.

On the subway you pay at most 830 yen on weekdays and 520 yen on Saturdays, Sundays, holidays and over the New Year period.

On the tram the cap is 460 yen a day on Saturdays, Sundays, holidays and over the New Year period.

※ Holidays means Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays and the New Year period (December 29 to January 3).

✅ Does the fare cap work with IC transit cards?

IC transit cards such as Suica, PASMO and SAPICA don't get the daily fare cap.

The daily cap only applies when you tap a credit, debit or prepaid card.

• Cap applies ⭕️: contactless cards such as Visa, Mastercard, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, Discover and UnionPay, and smartphones or smartwatches with those cards registered
• Cap doesn't apply ❌: physical and mobile IC transit cards such as Suica, PASMO, SAPICA and ICOCA

📌 A supported credit card registered in Apple Pay and the like does get the daily cap, but mobile Suica, PASMO and other IC transit cards don't.

✅ How to get the credit card fare cap

1. On the subway, tap the same card on the gate reader when you enter and when you exit.
2. On the tram, tap the reader inside the car when you get off.
3. A physical card and a smartphone or smartwatch are counted separately, so use the same payment method all day.

• ✔️ The daily cap applies to adult fares only.
• ✔️ Subway and tram spending isn't combined. Each has its own cap.
• ✔️ If you pay for several people on the tram with one card, the cap only covers one adult.
• ✔️ On the subway, the day runs from 3:00 a.m. to 2:59 a.m. the next morning.

FAQ: IC Cards, Cash and Children

Q. Can I buy the Sapporo Subway 1-Day Pass with a credit card?

A. No. The Subway 1-Day Pass and the Donichika Kippu can only be bought with cash. If you want to use a credit card, skip the ticket and just tap to ride the subway. Adults are charged at most 830 yen a day on weekdays and 520 yen on holidays.

Q. Does the credit card fare cap apply to children?

A. No. The daily fare cap on the subway and tram is for adults only. The child Subway 1-Day Pass is 420 yen and the child Tram 1-Day Pass is 290 yen. The child Donichika Kippu, for unlimited subway rides on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, is 260 yen. The tram-only Dosanko Pass (460 yen), on the other hand, lets up to two children ride free with one adult.

Q. Can I use Suica on the Sapporo subway, tram and buses?

A. Yes. Suica, PASMO, ICOCA and the other nationally compatible IC transit cards work on the Sapporo subway and tram and on supported Hokkaido Chuo Bus routes. Mobile Suica works too, but it doesn't get a daily fare cap the way a credit card tap does.

Q. Can I get a refund on a mobile tram ticket?

A. Yes. Before you start using it, you can get a refund minus a fee. For adults the fee is 84 yen for the 24-Hour Pass, 57 yen for the 1-Day Pass and 46 yen for the Dosanko Pass. Once you've started using it, no refund is possible.

You can get around Sapporo's main sights by subway, tram and bus. Check where you're going in a day and how many rides you'll take, then pick the pass that cuts unnecessary fares.

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