- Exclusive to passengers on the "Oarai to Tomakomai" ferry, unlimited access to all Expressway within Hokkaido -

"Dora-wari 'Michi-Toku Free Pass x Sunflower Transfer Plan'"
Now on sale!

Starting April 1st (Wednesday), same-day registration will be available!

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  • The "Michi Toku Free Pass x Sunflower Transfer Plan" is now on sale!

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March 24, 2020
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd. Hokkaido Regional Head Office
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. Sunflower

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NEXCO EAST Hokkaido Regional Head Office (Atsubetsu-ku, Sapporo) and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Sunflower Co., Ltd. (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) will continue to sell the "Dora-wari Dotoku Free Pass x Sunflower Transfer Plan" (hereinafter, this plan) in fiscal year 2026.
This plan is for customers using Mitsui O.S.K. Lines' Sunflower ferry service between the Tokyo metropolitan area and Hokkaido, and allows unlimited boarding and alighting on all Expressway within Hokkaido for a fixed monthly fee.
Please note that starting April 1st (Wednesday), you will be able to apply for this plan on the day of use, provided you do not begin using Expressway.
The regular "Michi-Toku Free Pass (Period A) *" costs 10,700 yen for 4 days (regular car), but this plan offers it for 7,700 yen for 4 days (regular car), making it an even better deal. Please take this opportunity to use Expressway and fully enjoy your trip to Hokkaido.

  • This is a comparison with the "HOKKAIDO LOVE! Michitoku Free Pass (Period A)" currently on sale as of March 2026.

1. Plan Overview

Plan name Dra-wari "Michitoku Free Pass x Sunflower Transfer Plan"
Sales period Until Wednesday, March 31, 2027
  • Ferry reservations can be made two months in advance of the boarding date.
usage period Until Wednesday, April 7, 2027
  • The final start date for this plan is March 31, 2027 (Wednesday).
Target area All Expressway within Hokkaido (Details: See attached document [PDF: 250KB])
Selling price
4 days 5 days 6 days 7 days 8 days
Standard-sized car 7,700 yen 9,600 yen 11,600 yen 13,500 yen 15,400 yen
Light vehicles, etc. 6,200 yen 7,700 yen 9,300 yen 10,800 yen 12,300 yen
  • This plan is for customers who use ETC.
  • Excludes periods of high traffic congestion such as Golden Week, Obon, Silver Week, New Year's holidays, and three-day weekends.

2. How to use

  1. Please complete your reservation and purchase for the "Sunflower (Oarai to Tomakomai)" on the Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Sunflower website.
  2. The application method for this plan varies depending on the start date of use. Please set the start date of this plan to the day of or the day after disembarking at Tomakomai Port.
    • If your desired start date is Tuesday, March 31, 2026, please apply via the URL attached to your "Sunflower" reservation confirmation email by the day before the "Sunflower" departure date.
    • If your travel start date is April 1st, 2026 (Wednesday) or later, please apply via the URL attached to your "Sunflower" reservation confirmation email or the QR code displayed on the poster inside the "Sunflower (Oarai to Tomakomai)" ferry. Please note that same-day applications are possible if you apply before using Expressway.
  3. If you plan to use the onboard shops after boarding the "Sunflower" ferry, you can receive a discount by presenting the discount coupon screen.
    • Since radio signals may be weak while the ferry is in motion, please save a screenshot of your discount coupon screen.
    • From Wednesday, April 1st onwards, you can also use the discount service at the onboard shops on the "Sunflower" ferry from Tomakomai to Oarai, as long as it is within the validity period of your discount voucher.
  4. After arriving in Hokkaido, insert the ETC card with the number entered at the time of application into the on-board unit and use Expressway.

3. Benefits etc.

  1. ETC Mileage Service Point Plus Campaign
    We are currently running a campaign where customers who apply for and use our discounted toll package for weekday use only will receive an additional 15% of the discounted toll package price in ETC mileage points. https://www.driveplaza.com/assets/pdf/etc/drawari/mileage/info_mileage_20221025.pdf
  2. E-NEXCO point present
    Customers using E-NEXCO pass will receive 50 E-NEXCO points in addition to regular points.
  3. Special benefits
    With the cooperation of various businesses, we have prepared special discounts and other benefits at facilities along the Scenic Byway route, as well as at hot spring facilities, commercial facilities, tourist facilities, restaurants, rental car companies, sightseeing boats, and ferry services to remote islands throughout Hokkaido.
    For details on participating facilities and terms of use, please visit the "Michi Toku Free Pass" website.
  4. Survey giveaway
    After using this plan, please answer a questionnaire and one lucky winner will receive a round-trip ferry ticket from Oarai to Tomakomai, and 10 lucky winners will receive original goods.

4. Precautions for Use

  1. Depending on the section you are using, the day of the week, and the time of day, it may be cheaper to use the ETC time-of-day discount.
  2. If you use this plan with a rental car, you must use your own ETC card. Rental ETC cards cannot be used.
  3. You cannot change the vehicle during the rental period.
  4. If there are any changes or cancellations to the planned date of use of this plan due to a ferry delay or cancellation, please be sure to make the changes or cancellation procedures on your Dorawari My Page.
Image image of Scenic Byway Hokkaido logo

"Scenic Byway" is a combination of the adjective Scenic of landscape and scene, and Byway that means side road and twist road.

This initiative brings together local communities and governments through roads to "create beautiful landscapes," "build vibrant communities," and "create attractive tourist spaces." Each route is carrying out unique activities that are unique to the area, such as planting flowers and cleaning the roads, developing recommended scenic spots in the area, and disseminating information about them. Currently, there are 15 designated routes and two candidate routes, and about 500 groups are active. NEXCO EAST Hokkaido Regional Head Office is also participating in this initiative.
For more information, please see the Scenic Byway Hokkaido website.

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