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Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto Station

Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto (新函館北斗駅) is a station on Hakodate Main line and the terminal for the new Hokkaido Shinkansen.

Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto Station Exterior

Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto Station Exterior

The new Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto Station features large windows and white support pillars modeled after poplar trees near the local Trappist monastery. Ticket vending machines are located on the second floor of the structure. A large number of locally sourced cedar lumber and Hokkaido bricks are used in decorating the interior of the station.

Station Interior

Shinkansen gates and JR Local line transfer gates

Shinkansen gates and JR Local line transfer gates

Shinkansen Platform

Shinkansen platform is located on the first level. Passengers arriving from Tokyo take an escalator to the second floor to transfer to local JR lines for Sapporo and Hakodate. Passengers arriving on local trains can transfer to Hokkaido shinkansen for Tokyo using transfer gates on ground level.

Hokkaido Shinkansen train at Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto station

Hokkaido Shinkansen train at Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto station

Shinkansen Departure gates

Shinkansen Departure gates

On arrival from Tokyo follow the signs 'Transfer for JR Line'

On arrival from Tokyo follow the signs “Transfer for JR Line”

Station Layout

Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto Station Layout Plan

Hotels near Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto Station

Hotel La’gent Plaza Hakodate Hokuto is located right next to the station. Read more about Hotels near Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto Station

Shopping

A Kiosk shop is located on the second floor of the station building. At this shop you can find bento boxes to take on a train, other food and drinks, as well as local souvenirs. The Kiosk shop is open from 7:00 to 20:00

A Kiosk shop offering bento boxes and souvenirs.

A Kiosk shop offering bento boxes and souvenirs.

Tourist Information Center

The staff at the Tourist Information Center can give you information on sightseeing spots, events, activities, accommodation and transport in Hokuto City, Hakodate and other location in Hokkaido. The center is situated on the second floor of the station outside of the ticket gates. The Tourist Information Center is open from 9:00 to 19:00.

Tourist Information Center at Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto Station

Tourist Information Center at Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto Station

Tourist Information Center

Hakodate Liner

Hakodate Liner in a new service connecting Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto Station to Hakodate. This train runs approximately every 30 minutes and takes 19 minutes in transit between the two stations. The ride costs ¥360 and is covered by Japan Rail Pass.

Hakodate Liner Train

Hakodate Liner Train

Hakodate Liner train car interior

Hakodate Liner train car interior

The first train from Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto to Hakodate departs at 6:37
The last train from Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto to Hakodate departs at 23:46

The first train from Hakodate to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto departs at 6:01
The last train from Hakodate to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto departs at 22:13

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