Transport
Niseko is 6 km from the nearest town, Kutchan and approximate 120 km from Sapporo and
Chitose International Airport. There are regular bus and train transport from Sapporo or Chitose, especially during the winter season.
Flying to Sapporo (Chitose Airport) Japan is a short flight from many Asia/Pacific countries and is well serviced each week by a number of international air carriers.
Connections to Sapporo are available from Osaka, Nagoya and Tokyo. Flights connect from all major Japanese airports to Chitose Airport, the air gateway to Hokkaido.
Airport to Niseko and Return
Skybus: A door-to-door premium service Skybus provides a convenient door-to-door
shuttle service for tourists and the general public of Sapporo. The fleet of modern climate controlled vehicles each seats up to fourteen passengers, including luggage. The premium
service offers extra comfort, friendly English speaking staff, and added features such as a DVD system.
Skybus operate the following shuttles:
Sapporo to/from New Chitose Airport
New Chitose Airport to/from Niseko
Sapporo to/from Niseko
Niseko to/from Rusutsu
Services are operational 1 December to 31 March
each year.
Bookings can be made by:
Telephone (outside Japan) +81 (0)80 3266 5685
Telephone (within Japan) 080 3266 5685
www.skybus-jp.com
Railway
Hakodate Line is the main rail artery of Hokkaido, running across the Niseko area and boasting easy access to Hakodate, Sapporo, Otaru, Asahikawa and other major cities in Hokkaido.
JR Hokkaido
Information Centre 0112 (22) 7111
Kutchan Station 0136 (22) 1310
Niseko Station 0136 (44) 2104
Rankoshi Station 0136 (57) 5101
Bus
The bus services are very efficient and provide a frequent schedule to the resorts in the Niseko area during winter. There is a service desk at the airport providing information and tickets. Route buses running throughout the Niseko region are also a great way to do some cost effective sightseeing.
Niseko Bus 0136 (44) 2001
Donan Bus 011 (865) 5511
Chuo Bus 011 (221) 5161
Taxis (Kutchan Town)
Taxis are ideal for travelling short distances and in the Niseko area it is possible to book
a ‘Sightseeing Taxi Service’ for a personal, guided tour – just work out your itinerary and
hit the road.
Kutchan Hire 136 (22) 1212
Regular taxi service.
Misora Hire 0136 (22) 1171
Offering chartered sightseeing services in small cars or 9 seaters.
Rental Cars
Rental cars can be hired from Sapporo or Chitose, however, due to the treacherous road conditions in winter, it is not recommended.
ORIX Rent-A-Car, Kutchan Town 0136 (23) 3301
(Niseko Hirafu Rental Cottage)
Road Traffic Information Centre
Information on all roads 011 (857) 6511
Information on expressways 011 (891) 8111
Information on Sapporo 011 (241) 4400
