2h 29m, Direct
07:09
YakumoYakumo Station
09:38
SapporoShin-Sapporo Station
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First train
07:09
Last train
19:54
Travel duration
2h 38m
Daily departures
21
Departure station
Yakumo
Changes
direct
Arrival station
Sapporo
Ticket price
from $51
Fastest trip
2h 28m
Longest trip
2h 51m
Trains to Yakumo
Inbound trains arrive in Yakumo at Yakumo Station on the JR Hokkaido Hakodate Main Line. Limited Express Hokuto services from Sapporo reach Yakumo in around 2h30m to 2h45m. Trains from Hakodate arrive in roughly 1h10m to 1h20m, while services from Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto usually take about 55m to 1h05m. From nearby towns, trains from Oshamambe arrive in around 25m to 35m, and services from Mori take about 30m to 40m. Some regional trips may require local-train timing checks because stopping patterns differ by service.
Visiting Yakumo
Yakumo sits on the Hakodate Main Line in southern Hokkaido, between the Sapporo area and the Hakodate rail corridor. The town has one main passenger train station, Yakumo Station, served by JR Hokkaido. Its rail role is regional but important for travelers moving between Hokkaido's southern coast and the island's central rail axis.
Services from Yakumo include JR Hokkaido Limited Express Hokuto trains and local Hakodate Main Line services. Yakumo Station is the main train station for trains from Yakumo, with reserved-seat limited express services linking the town with major Hokkaido intercity stations and local trains serving nearby communities on the same line. High-speed Shinkansen trains do not serve Yakumo directly; passengers use Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto for Shinkansen connections.
Rail routes from Yakumo run north toward Oshamambe, Toya, Noboribetsu, and Sapporo, and south toward Mori, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Goryokaku, and Hakodate. Train tickets for Yakumo are most relevant for intercity travel within Hokkaido and for transfers to the Hokkaido Shinkansen at Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto. Book trains from and to Yakumo online at Rail Monsters.
Popular routes from Yakumo
From Yakumo Station, JR Hokkaido trains run north on the Hakodate Main Line toward Oshamambe, Toya, Noboribetsu, Minami-Chitose, and Sapporo. Limited Express Hokuto is the main intercity service for longer northbound trips, while local services cover shorter movements between smaller stations along the route.
Southbound trains from Yakumo run toward Mori, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Goryokaku, and Hakodate. Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto is the key transfer point for Hokkaido Shinkansen travel toward Honshu, while Hakodate remains the main southern terminal for many JR Hokkaido conventional-line trips.
Train Operators Serving Yakumo
JR Hokkaido operates the passenger rail services serving Yakumo. Limited Express Hokuto provides the main intercity link on the Hakodate Main Line, connecting Yakumo with major stations in southern and central Hokkaido. JR Hokkaido local trains also serve shorter regional trips around Yakumo and neighboring towns. Rail Monsters books individual tickets for JR Hokkaido services with the 6 to 12 month advance booking window for Yakumo travel.
Destinations from Yakumo
JR Hokkaido services from Yakumo Station
Limited express services: Limited Express Hokuto links Yakumo with the Sapporo corridor to the north and the Hakodate area to the south. Regional services: local Hakodate Main Line trains connect Yakumo with nearby stations including Oshamambe, Mori, and intermediate communities. Shinkansen connections: passengers transfer at Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto for Hokkaido Shinkansen services toward Honshu. Airport connections: Yakumo has no direct airport rail link, so airport trips use transfers via Hakodate, Minami-Chitose, or Sapporo depending on the airport.
Travel from Yakumo to Sapporo by train and visit the historical Hokkaido Governor's Official Residence or enjoy fresh seafood at the Sapporo Central Wholesale Market.
Frequency
21 times per day
Popular Trains
Yakumo
Japan
2h 38m
Sapporo
Japan
Travel from Yakumo to Shiraoi by train and discover the beautiful natural landscapes of Shiraoi or visit the Shiraoi Ainu Museum to learn about the Ainu culture.
Frequency
10 times per day
Popular Trains
Yakumo
Japan
1h 39m
Shiraoi
Japan
Travel from Yakumo to Minamichitose by train and visit the stunning Sahoro Resort or explore the tranquil Lake Shikotsu.
Frequency
11 times per day
Popular Trains
Yakumo
Japan
2h 10m
Minamichitose
Japan
Travel from Yakumo to Noboribetsu by train and visit the famous Noboribetsu Onsen or the Hell Valley (Jigokudani) with its hot steam vents.
Frequency
11 times per day
Popular Trains
Yakumo
Japan
1h 26m
Noboribetsu
Japan
Travel from Yakumo to Oshamambe by train and visit the historical site of Kiyosato Shrine or relax at the famous Yunokawa Onsen.
Frequency
11 times per day
Popular Trains
Yakumo
Japan
20m
Oshamambe
Japan
Travel from Yakumo to Toya by train and enjoy scenic views at Lake Toya or relax in a hot spring at Toyako Onsen.
Frequency
11 times per day
Popular Trains
Yakumo
Japan
45m
Toya
Japan
Travel from Yakumo to Datemombetsu by train and visit the Historical Museum of Hokkaido or enjoy Lake Onuma National Park.
Frequency
11 times per day
Popular Trains
Yakumo
Japan
56m
Datemombetsu
Japan
Travel from Yakumo to Higashimuroran by train and visit the scenic Shikotsu-Toya National Park or relax at the Noboribetsu Onsen.
Frequency
11 times per day
Popular Trains
Yakumo
Japan
1h 13m
Higashimuroran
Japan
Travel from Yakumo to Tomakomai by train and enjoy the scenic views of the Sea of Japan or visit the Noboribetsu Onsen for a relaxing hot spring experience.
Frequency
11 times per day
Popular Trains
Yakumo
Japan
1h 53m
Tomakomai
Japan
Travel from Yakumo to Hakodate by train and visit the historic Fort Goryokaku or enjoy the views from Mount Hakodate.
Frequency
10 times per day
Popular Trains
Yakumo
Japan
1h 6m
Hakodate
Japan
Travel from Yakumo to Hokuto by train and visit Aoni Onsen, a scenic hot spring surrounded by beautiful nature.
Frequency
10 times per day
Popular Trains
Yakumo
Japan
50m
Hokuto
Japan
Travel from Yakumo to Mori by Limited Express Train and visit the scenic Matsumae Park or explore the historic Matsumae Castle.
Frequency
10 times per day
Popular Trains
Yakumo
Japan
21m
Mori
Japan
Travel from Yakumo to Goryokaku by train and visit Goryokaku Park, renowned for its star-shaped fort and cherry blossom views.
Frequency
8 times per day
Popular Trains
Yakumo
Japan
1h 1m
Goryokaku
Japan
Travel from Yakumo to Onumakoen by train and enjoy the beautiful natural surroundings of Onuma Quasi-National Park or visit the historic Onuma Park.
Frequency
6 times per day
Popular Trains
Yakumo
Japan
41m
Onumakoen
Japan
Yakumo Major Train Stations
Yakumo has one main passenger rail station. Yakumo Station is on JR Hokkaido's Hakodate Main Line and handles the town's intercity and local rail services. Limited Express Hokuto trains use Yakumo Station for northbound travel toward the Sapporo corridor and southbound travel toward the Hakodate area. Local Hakodate Main Line trains serve nearby towns and smaller stations along the same route. For Hokkaido Shinkansen services, passengers transfer at Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto rather than boarding a bullet train in Yakumo. Use the station cards below to view individual station details.
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