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Japan Rail Pass Usage

The Hokkaido JR Pass voucher must be exchanged for the physical pass at a JR office

The Hokkaido JR Pass voucher must be exchanged for the physical pass at a JR office. If you arrive in Osaka and plan to travel to Sapporo on the same day, you can exchange the voucher at the JR office in New Chitose Airport (CTS) if it is still open, as they handle exchanges for the Hokkaido region. Ensure you check the operating hours of the JR office at the airport.