Hokkaido Shinkansen

Linking Shin-Aomori and Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto through the Seikan Tunnel since 2016; the Sapporo extension is under construction.

Updated 2026-10-28 · rev 11

Profile

Concept kind: Rail line
Opened: 2016年3月26日
Last extension: 预计2030年度延伸至札幌
Length: 148.8km
Stations: 4
Termini: 新青森～新函馆北斗
Maximum speed: 260km/h
Status: In operation
Operator: Hokkaido Railway (JR Hokkaido)
Owner: Japan Railway Construction, Transport and Technology Agency (Shinkansen sections) / JR companies
Depots: Hakodate Shinkansen General Rolling Stock Depot

Overview

The Hokkaido Shinkansen connects Shin-Aomori and Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto over 148.8 km with 4 stations at up to 260 km/h. Through-running with the Tohoku Shinkansen, Tokyo-Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto takes about four hours.

Line data

Item	Detail
Section	Shin-Aomori - Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto
Length	148.8 km
Stations	4
Max speed	260 km/h (140 km/h in the Seikan Tunnel)
Opened	March 26, 2016
Operator	Hokkaido Railway (JR Hokkaido)
Rolling stock	E5, H5 series

Stations

Shin-Aomori, Okutsugaru-Imabetsu, Kikonai and Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto.

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Sources

北海道新幹線
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