Welcome to Niseko in Winter Season!
To fully enjoy the Niseko area
Securing transportation is very important!!
If you are not coming by car,
You will mainly need to use buses, taxis, etc. to get around.
We have summarized the main means of transportation in the Niseko area.
Please use it when staying in Niseko!
① BUS
NISEKO AREA CIRCUIT BUS （IN THE NISEKO TOWN）
■Operation Period： Dec 9th, 2023 (Sat) – Mar 3rd, 2024 (Sun)
This season’s service has ended!
Departure from JR Niseko Station – towards Niseko Town – Higashiyama/Niseko Village – Annupuri – towards Moiwa/Kombu Onsen.
This is a very convenient bus for getting around Niseko town!
One-way: 500 yen (junior high school students and above), 250 yen (elementary school students), free for infants.
NISEKO UNITED SHUTTLE BUS (IN THE SKI AREA）
■Operation Period： Dec 2nd, 2023 (Sat) – Apr 7th, 2024 (Sun)
※Dec 16th, 2023 (Sat) – Mar 20th, 2024 (Wed) Nighttime Shuttle Bus in Operation
This bus is convenient for traveling between ski resorts scattered around Niseko Annupuri.
You can also use it to travel from Niseko Town to Niseko Hirafu and Kutchan Town.
Two lines are in operation: Line A (HANAZONO – Annupuri) and Line B (Annupuri – HANAZONO).
NISEKO UNITED SHUTTLE BUS Line A Timetable
NISEKO UNITED SHUTTLE BUS Line B Timetable
Nikotto Bus （IN THE NISEKO TOWN）
■Operation Period： Everyday ※Reservation Required
（Operation During 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.）
This is a convenient shared bus that allows you to travel door-to-door from the boarding point to your destination for 200 yen each time.
Reservations are accepted from 9:00 a.m. to noon and from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., and reservations can be made from 8 days in advance of the boarding date.
Although it can be used by tourists, it is also a popular destination for local residents and can get very crowded on the day of the trip.
We recommend early reservations.
NISEKO BUS KUTCHAN LINE （KUTCHAN – HIRAFU – NISEKO VILLAGE）
■Operation Period： Dec 1st, 2023 (Fri) – Mar 31st, 2024 (Sun)
Convenient when coming from Kutchan Station to Takahashi Farm Milk Factory or Hilton Niseko Village.
KUTCHAN NIGHT BUS
■Operation Period： Dec 9th, 2023 (Sat) – Mar 17th, 2024 (Sun)
Convenient for nighttime trips to Hirafu within Kutchan Town or from Kutchan Town.
HIRAFU FREE SHUTTLE BUS
■Operation Period： Dec 9th, 2023 (Sat) – Mar 20th, 2024 (Wed)
Convenient when moving around the Hirafu area.
HANAZONO FREE SHUTTLE BUS
■Operation Period： Dec 2nd, 2023 (Sat) – Apr 7th, 2024 (Sun)
Convenient for traveling between Hirafu area and HANAZONO area.
②TAXI
There are no waiting taxis in the Niseko area, so please use the taxis that stop at Niseko Station or Kutchan Station.
You need to call a taxi by phone or e-mail, reservation forms.
During peak times, you may wait more than 1 hour.
We recommend early reservations.
IBS Limousine （mainly in Niseko Town）
KS Limousine （mainly in Niseko Town）
Hachiriki Taxi （mainly in Niseko Town）
Niseko International Transport （mainly in Hirafu, Kutchan Town）
Niseko Nursing Care Niko Niko Taxi （Temporary Closed）（mainly in Niseko Town）
Taxi App GO （IN THE NISEKO & KUTCHAN TOWN also HIRAFU）
Operation period: until 19th, March
You can set your destination through the app and have a taxi dispatched to you.
To use the service, you must download the taxi app “GO” and register your payment method in advance.
Please see the link for details.
③HOTEL TRANSFER
In some cases, hotel / pension can pick you up.
Please contact the property directly for shuttle service availability.
If your travel timing coincides with dinner time, it may be difficult to pick up and drop off.
We recommend that you check in advance.
INFORMATION ABOUT RESTAURANT
There are many delicious restaurants in the Niseko area!
If you are looking for gourmet restaurants in the Niseko area, please use the online gourmet guide below.
WINE & DINE
NISEKO TOWN DIGITAL GROUMET GUIDE MAP (JAPANESE ONLY)
If you go to a restaurant by car…
NEVER DRIVE AFTER DRINKING!
After enjoying a drink, please take advantage of our drive service.
KUTCHAN NISEKO UNTEN DAIKOU (DRIVE SERVICE)
NISEKO AREA SKI RESORT BUSINESS INFO
NISEKO ANNUPURI INTERNATIONAL SKI AREA
■Operation Period： Dec 2nd, 2023 (Sat) – Mar 6th, 2024 (Mon / Japanese Holiday)
NISEKO VILLAGE SKI RESORT
■Operation Period： Dec 1st, 2023 (Fri) – Apr 7th, 2024 (Sun)
NISEKO TOKYU GRAND HIRAFU
■Operation Period： Dec 2nd, 2023 (Sat) – Mar 6th, 2024 (Mon / Japanese Holiday)
NISEKO HANAZONO RESORT
■Operation Period： Dec 2nd, 2023 (Sat) – Apr 7th, 2024 (Sun)
NISEKO UNITED LIFT STATUS
NISEKO UNITED WEB CAMS
Niseko Annupuri International Ski Resort, Niseko Village Ski Resort, Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu, Niseko HANAZONO Resort
You can check the status of the 4 ski resorts on the NISEKO UNITED homepage.
NISEKO MOIWA SKI RESORT
■Operation Period： Dec 1st, 2023 (Fri) – Apr 7th, 2024 (Sun)
SKI BUS FROM NEW CHITOSE AIRPORT TO NISEKO AREA
Transportation from New Chitose Airport to the Niseko area is by car, JR, or bus.
When arriving from either location, it is convenient to take a bus that will take you to Niseko without changing trains!
Advance reservations are required for both buses, so don’t forget to make reservations when using them.
Please refer to each link for details!
ＮISEKO ＳKI BUS (Operation: NISEKO BUS Co., Ltd.)
■Operation Period： Dec 9th, 2023 (Sat) – Mar 31st, 2024 (Sun)
HOKKAIDO RESORT LINER (Operation: Hokkaido Access Network Co., Ltd.)
■Operation Period： 1st Dec, 2023 (Fri) – 30th Mar, 2024 (Sat)
WHITE LINER (Operation: Hokkaido Ground Service Co., Ltd. / GOOD SPORTS)
■Operation Period： Dec 8th, 2023 (Fri) – Mar 31st, 2024 (Sun)
