The following is an announcement from the Niseko Town Hall.
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This winter (2021-2022), the all-so-popular Niseko Circuit Bus will start operating again.
The bus is connecting the town’s inner district with the ski grounds, and it is a convenient way of transportation during Niseko’s long winter months. But it is not just convenient. Niseko town residents can use the bus free of charge!
Of course, the bus can also be used by visitors of Niseko, and it will be the best way to get around town if you are planning to go drinking in bars or restaurants.
Furthermore, from this year the first three busses pass by the Niseko View Plaza!
So, how about it? Why not use the bus today?
<Period of Operation>
◇Period of Operation: December 18, 2021, until February 27, 2022 (and on March 5 and 6)
*The early morning bus is only operating on weekends, national holidays, and winter holidays.
◇Stops: Niseko Train Station, Niseko Community Hall, Niseko High School, Undo Koen, Niseko View Plaza (only the first three busses), Niseko Town’s Ski Grounds, Konbu Onsen, Niseko Train Station
◇Operation Time: Early morning express bus – Niseko Train Station 7:45 (departure)
Circuit bus – Niseko Train Station 9:40, 12:50, 14:40, 17:20, 18:25, 21:10 (departure)
◇Price: Adults 500 yen, Elementary Schoolers 250 yen, Infants free
*Free of charge when using the Niseko Circuit Bus Free Card.
<Niseko Circuit Bus Free Card>
Niseko town residents can use the bus free of charge using the Niseko Circuit Bus Free Card!
◇Distribution Time: Starting from December 6, 2021, until the service ends
◇Distribution Place: Niseko Town Hall: Planning and Environmental Division, Niseko Gymnasium, Niseko Tourist Information (during the respected opening hours of each facility)
◇Needed Documents: Application Form (on the bottom of the flyer) and proof that you are a resident of Niseko Town (ID card, driver’s license, etc.)
<For inquiries regarding the bus schedule or free pass>
Niseko Town Hall Planning and Environmental Division – Operations and Planning Manager TEL: 0136-44-2121
Niseko Bus Cooperation TEL0136-44-2001
Niseko Circuit Bus: Time Schedule and Stops (Japanese)
The last bus leaves the Niseko Station from 21:10, drives around town, and comes back to the train station on 22:33.
Thanks to the last bus leaving so late, it is possible to enjoy a late-night dinner or hot spring downtown and still be able to go back to your hotel at the ski ground.
Use the bus to the fullest and get the best out of Niseko’s late-night experience.
Flyer: Let’s use the Niseko Circuit Bus for a Restaurant Gourmet Tour! (Japanese)