Hakodate

I was going from Sapporo to Hakodate, so I bought a five-day JR pass for 22,000 yen, which was quite expensive. But I was guaranteed a seat in the reserved area, so it was acceptable!

Tickets allow you to climb the tower for panoramic views, which are quite nice. Even if you buy tickets in advance, you still need to queue at the counter to exchange them for your tickets, which is very convenient (you still have to queue in order, but we arrived early and there weren't many people, so we got our tickets quickly). The flat park itself doesn't require an entrance fee, and it's a pleasant place to stroll around.

The cabin was spacious. Although it was unreserved seating, the communal sleeping area was very roomy; you could easily lie down and sleep. After waking up, you could go outside to enjoy the sea breeze and scenery. They also had instant noodles, drinks, and corn chowder available for purchase on board, which was great.

The package deal offers great discounts and is definitely worth buying... The million-dollar night view of Hakodate is well worth the trip.