Hokkaido, Japan’s largest prefecture, is known for its vast landscapes and breathtaking natural scenery.
Explore the map and follow the railway lines as they stretch across plains, mountains, and coastlines.
You may even discover a town or station you’d like to visit.
Hokkaido Station Passenger Map (2019, 2021 & 2023)
Select any station on the map to view its passenger numbers for 2019, 2021, and 2023.
Compare stations across Hokkaido, explore places you plan to visit, or simply browse the map and discover new destinations at your own pace.
How Has Station Usage Changed in Hokkaido?
This map displays passenger data from three different years:
- 2019 – Before the COVID-19 pandemic
- 2021 – A period when travel patterns changed dramatically
- 2023 – Showing how station usage has evolved since then
Some stations have gained passengers, while others have seen a decline.
The reasons vary from station to station and from region to region.
Rather than looking only at the numbers, compare stations that catch your interest and discover Hokkaido’s unique railway network.
What I Discovered While Creating This Map
I created this map because I wondered what it would look like if station passenger data were displayed across Hokkaido.
As I explored the map, I noticed just how far the railway lines extend across the island.
If there had been a railway line that circled the entire island, I think I would have loved to take that journey someday.
As you explore the map, what places would you like to visit?
Sources & Notes
Source: National Land Numerical Information (MLIT), Station Passenger Data (S12-23)
URL: https://nlftp.mlit.go.jp/ksj/
Station name kana and romanized names: Ekidata.jp
Stations with the same name may be displayed as separate entries if they belong to different railway companies or railway lines.
