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the resort area with the skiing and snowboarding community outside of Japan. As a result, Niseko's resorts are very accessible and welcoming to foreign visitors, which they keep busy with plenty of vast, long ski runs, endless powder, and a growing number of after-ski activities.</p> <p>In addition to kilometers of ski trails, many of Niseko's resorts offer winter adventure seekers the option to explore off trail skiing, a relatively uncommon attraction at most other <a href=e2262.html>ski resorts</a> in Japan. The backcountry can be accessed through special gates around the resorts or experienced on guided tours and helicopter tours. The latter is also possible on nearby Mount Yotei, a nearly perfect volcanic cone, which can be seen from Niseko.</p> <figure class="image image--ratio" style="max-width:832px;"> <div class="image__mask" style="padding-top: 56.25%"><img class="image__img lazyload" width="832" height="468" data-src="/g21/6720_01.jpg" data-srcset="/g21/6720_01.jpg 832w,/g21/740/6720_01.jpg 740w,/g21/415/6720_01.jpg 415w" data-sizes="auto"></div> <figcaption class="image__caption s-typography--links"> <span class="image__caption_text">Mount Yotei, seen from the slopes of Grand Hirafu</span> </figcaption></figure> <p>Niseko's ski resorts are all located on Mount Niseko-Annupuri. Three major resorts, Grand Hirafu, Niseko Village and Annupuri, cover most of the southeastern half of the mountain while a few smaller resorts dot their perimeter. The big three are joined together with each other at the top of the mountain, and it is possible to ski between them, while shuttle buses connect their bases. The <b>Niseko All Mountain Pass</b> gives access to all three resorts.</p> <MAP NAME="map_niseko"> <AREA SHAPE="RECT" COORDS="367,316,407,329" HREF="e6715.html"> <AREA SHAPE="RECT" COORDS="305,317,363,330" HREF="e6725.html"> <AREA SHAPE="RECT" COORDS="45,315,104,330" HREF="e5350.html"> <AREA SHAPE="RECT" COORDS="527,0,580,13" HREF="e2163.html"> </MAP> <figure class="image image--ratio" style="max-width:650px;"> <div class="image__mask" style="padding-top: 50.769230769231%"><img class="image__img lazyload" width="650" height="330" usemap="#map_niseko" data-src="/g8/6720_02.gif"></div></figure> <p><b>Grand Hirafu</b> is the largest of the resorts with over a dozen lifts and a secondary base at Hanazono on the east side of the mountain. Grand Hirafu is the only of the three resorts that has a sizable town area around its main base, Hirafu Town, which is packed with a variety of <a href=e2025.html>hotels</a>, <a href=e2025_pension.html>pensions</a> and holiday homes. The town also offers an interesting range of <a href=e2036.html>restaurants</a> and bars with an active nightlife.</p> <div data-spot="F1" data-page-id="/e/e6720.html" class="ad_spot ad_spot--F1 ad_spot--has-ad_label ad_spot--embedded l-margin_breakout l-margin_breakout--both"><div class="ad_spot__unit ad_spot__unit--mobile" data-format="mobile" data-client="accessnetwork" data-campaign="1"><div data-size="300x250" data-banner="5" class="ad_spot__ad"><a href="/link.html?/e/e6720.html+300top_mobile+accessnetwork+1+5+0+https://www.access-n.jp/winter2024/en/+" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><img src="/ad/banner/access_2408_B.jpg" border="0" width="300" height="250" ></a></div></div></div> <p>Hirafu Town is very foreigner friendly, and an evening stroll about the area will take you past plenty of lively restaurants with the sounds of English voices wafting out. It is almost like visiting a foreign country within Japan, as many of the eateries offer English menus by default and <a href=e2071.html>convenience stores</a> sell a wider range of imported foods than elsewhere in Japan.</p> <p>A 15 minute bus ride to the east of Hirafu is the town center of Kutchan with Kutchan Station. The biggest city in the area, Kutchan has more shopping and dining options, but is not as convenient a base for skiers as Hirafu.</p> <figure class="image image--ratio" style="max-width:832px;"> <div class="image__mask" style="padding-top: 56.25%"><img class="image__img lazyload" width="832" height="468" data-src="/g21/6720_02.jpg" data-srcset="/g21/6720_02.jpg 832w,/g21/740/6720_02.jpg 740w,/g21/415/6720_02.jpg 415w" data-sizes="auto"></div> <figcaption class="image__caption s-typography--links"> <span class="image__caption_text">Hirafu by night</span> </figcaption></figure> <p>The next largest resort on the mountain is <b>Niseko Village</b> (formerly known as Higashiyama). Located west of Grand Hirafu, Niseko Village offers two large hotels, including the Hilton Niseko Village, some townhouse accommodation and "the Village", a small collection of restaurants, bars and boutiques.</p> <p>Further west lies <b>Annupuri</b> resort. Its ski trails are not quite as steep or as wide as those of the other two resorts, but they also tend to be somewhat less crowded. At Annupuri's base stands a resort hotel and a small collection of pensions and holiday homes. Nearby dining and nightlife options are scarce.</p> <p><b>Moiwa</b> is a small, fourth ski resort that lies just west of Annupuri. Moiwa is not covered by the Niseko All Mountain Pass, nor is it possible to ski from Moiwa to the other resorts. As such it tends to be less crowded and is popular among those who prefer a smaller sized resort and among beginners. A few hotels and pensions are spread near Moiwa's base, but they do not create much of a town feeling.</p> <p>About a 15-25 minute bus ride from Niseko's western resorts lies the town center of Niseko with Niseko Station. The small town does not offer many dining or nightlife options, nor is it a convenient base for skiers.</p> <h3>Passes</h3> <figure class="table table--ski_resort" data-type="ski_resort" data-table-options="[]" > <figcaption class="table__header table__header--solid" > <div class="table__title_wrap" > <span class="table__title">Niseko All Mountain Pass</span> </div> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="icon table__icon"><use xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-interests-skiing" href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-interests-skiing"></use></svg> </figcaption> <div class="table__body"> <div class="table__ski_header"> <div class="table__desc">The Niseko All Mountain Pass includes access to all areas of the Niseko Grand Hirafu, Niseko Village and Annupuri resorts.</div> </div> <div class="table__ski_resort_content"> <div class="table__ski_items"> <div class="table__ski_item table__ski_item--tickets"> <div class="table__ski_item__icon_wrap"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="icon table__ski_item__icon"><use xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-planning-transportation-tickets" href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-planning-transportation-tickets"></use></svg></div> <div class="table__ski_item__text_wrap"> <div class="table__ski_item__label">Tickets</div> <div class="table__ski_item__content"> <div class="table__ski_item__content_table"> <span class="table__ski_item__content_table__label">Top season</span> <span class="table__ski_item__content_table__item">10,500 yen (1-day)</span> </div> <div class="table__ski_item__content_table"> <span class="table__ski_item__content_table__label">Off season</span> <span class="table__ski_item__content_table__item">7,400 yen (1-day)</span> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div></figure> <h3>Resorts</h3> <figure class="table table--ski_resort" data-type="ski_resort" data-table-options="[]" > <figcaption class="table__header table__header--solid" > <div class="table__title_wrap" > <span class="table__title">Niseko Grand Hirafu</span> </div> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="icon table__icon"><use xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-interests-skiing" href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-interests-skiing"></use></svg> </figcaption> <div class="table__body"> <div class="table__ski_header"> <div class="table__desc">Grand Hirafu is the largest of the three resorts, and as such it has the most variety of runs. Hanazono, its satellite base, is located to the east side of the mountain near Kutchan Town. Lift ticket prices are lowered during the shoulder seasons and if purchased online.</div> </div> <div class="table__ski_resort_content"> <div class="table__ski_items"> <div class="table__ski_item table__ski_item--season"> <div class="table__ski_item__icon_wrap"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="icon table__ski_item__icon"><use xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-ui-calendar" href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-ui-calendar"></use></svg></div> <div class="table__ski_item__text_wrap"> <div class="table__ski_item__label">Season*</div> <div class="table__ski_item__content"> <b>Early December to early May</b><br>(November 30, 2024 to March 31, 2025)<br>(shorthened season due to lift construction) </div> </div> </div> <div class="table__ski_item table__ski_item--lifts"> <div class="table__ski_item__icon_wrap"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="icon table__ski_item__icon"><use xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-interests-skiing" href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-interests-skiing"></use></svg></div> <div class="table__ski_item__text_wrap"> <div class="table__ski_item__label">Lifts</div> <div class="table__ski_item__content"> 16 lifts </div> </div> </div> <div class="table__ski_item table__ski_item--tickets"> <div class="table__ski_item__icon_wrap"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="icon table__ski_item__icon"><use xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-planning-transportation-tickets" href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-planning-transportation-tickets"></use></svg></div> <div class="table__ski_item__text_wrap"> <div class="table__ski_item__label">Tickets</div> <div class="table__ski_item__content"> <div class="table__ski_item__content_table"> <span class="table__ski_item__content_table__label">Full day</span> <span class="table__ski_item__content_table__item">9500 yen</span> </div> <div class="table__ski_item__content_table"> <span class="table__ski_item__content_table__label">Half day</span> <span class="table__ski_item__content_table__item">7000 yen</span> </div> <div class="table__ski_item__content_table"> <span class="table__ski_item__content_table__label">Nighter</span> <span class="table__ski_item__content_table__item">5500 yen</span> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="table__ski_item table__ski_item--access"> <div class="table__ski_item__icon_wrap"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="icon table__ski_item__icon"><use xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-getThere" href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-getThere"></use></svg></div> <div class="table__ski_item__text_wrap"> <div class="table__ski_item__label">Access</div> <div class="table__ski_item__content"> <div class="table__ski_item__content_table"> <span class="table__ski_item__content_table__label">Bus/Train</span> <span class="table__ski_item__content_table__item">15 minutes by bus from Kutchan Station.</span> </div> <div class="table__ski_item__content_table"> <span class="table__ski_item__content_table__label">Car</span> <span class="table__ski_item__content_table__item">10 kilometers from Kutchan Town Center.</span> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <span class="table__ski_disclaimer">* Season dates may be adjusted due to lack of snow. Check before going.</span> </div> </div></figure> <figure class="table table--ski_resort" data-type="ski_resort" data-table-options="[]" > <figcaption class="table__header table__header--solid" > <div class="table__title_wrap" > <span class="table__title">Niseko Village</span> </div> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="icon table__icon"><use xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-interests-skiing" href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-interests-skiing"></use></svg> </figcaption> <div class="table__body"> <div class="table__ski_header"> <div class="table__desc">Niseko Village is located in between Grand Hirafu and Annupuri resorts, and has the Hilton Niseko Village hotel located at its base. Lift ticket prices are lowered during the shoulder seasons.</div> </div> <div class="table__ski_resort_content"> <div class="table__ski_items"> <div class="table__ski_item table__ski_item--season"> <div class="table__ski_item__icon_wrap"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="icon table__ski_item__icon"><use xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-ui-calendar" href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-ui-calendar"></use></svg></div> <div class="table__ski_item__text_wrap"> <div class="table__ski_item__label">Season*</div> <div class="table__ski_item__content"> <b>Early December to early April</b><br>(November 30, 2024 to April 6, 2025) </div> </div> </div> <div class="table__ski_item table__ski_item--lifts"> <div class="table__ski_item__icon_wrap"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="icon table__ski_item__icon"><use xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-interests-skiing" href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-interests-skiing"></use></svg></div> <div class="table__ski_item__text_wrap"> <div class="table__ski_item__label">Lifts</div> <div class="table__ski_item__content"> 8 lifts </div> </div> </div> <div class="table__ski_item table__ski_item--tickets"> <div class="table__ski_item__icon_wrap"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="icon table__ski_item__icon"><use xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-planning-transportation-tickets" href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-planning-transportation-tickets"></use></svg></div> <div class="table__ski_item__text_wrap"> <div class="table__ski_item__label">Tickets</div> <div class="table__ski_item__content"> <div class="table__ski_item__content_table"> <span class="table__ski_item__content_table__label">Full day</span> <span class="table__ski_item__content_table__item">8800 yen</span> </div> <div class="table__ski_item__content_table"> <span class="table__ski_item__content_table__label">Half day</span> <span class="table__ski_item__content_table__item">7500 yen</span> </div> <div class="table__ski_item__content_table"> <span class="table__ski_item__content_table__label">Nighter</span> <span class="table__ski_item__content_table__item">2900 yen</span> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="table__ski_item table__ski_item--access"> <div class="table__ski_item__icon_wrap"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="icon table__ski_item__icon"><use xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-getThere" href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-getThere"></use></svg></div> <div class="table__ski_item__text_wrap"> <div class="table__ski_item__label">Access</div> <div class="table__ski_item__content"> <div class="table__ski_item__content_table"> <span class="table__ski_item__content_table__label">Bus/Train</span> <span class="table__ski_item__content_table__item">30 minutes by bus from Kutchan Station.</span> </div> <div class="table__ski_item__content_table"> <span class="table__ski_item__content_table__label">Car</span> <span class="table__ski_item__content_table__item">6 kilometers from Niseko Town Center.</span> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <span class="table__ski_disclaimer">* Season dates may be adjusted due to lack of snow. Check before going.</span> </div> </div></figure> <figure class="table table--ski_resort" data-type="ski_resort" data-table-options="[]" > <figcaption class="table__header table__header--solid" > <div class="table__title_wrap" > <span class="table__title">Niseko Annupuri</span> </div> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="icon table__icon"><use xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-interests-skiing" href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-interests-skiing"></use></svg> </figcaption> <div class="table__body"> <div class="table__ski_header"> <div class="table__desc">Annupuri is the westernmost of the resorts and is not quite as steep as the other two. Lift ticket prices are lowered during the shoulder seasons.</div> </div> <div class="table__ski_resort_content"> <div class="table__ski_items"> <div class="table__ski_item table__ski_item--season"> <div class="table__ski_item__icon_wrap"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="icon table__ski_item__icon"><use xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-ui-calendar" href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-ui-calendar"></use></svg></div> <div class="table__ski_item__text_wrap"> <div class="table__ski_item__label">Season*</div> <div class="table__ski_item__content"> <b>Late November to early May</b><br>(November 30, 2024 to May 6, 2025) </div> </div> </div> <div class="table__ski_item table__ski_item--lifts"> <div class="table__ski_item__icon_wrap"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="icon table__ski_item__icon"><use xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-interests-skiing" href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-interests-skiing"></use></svg></div> <div class="table__ski_item__text_wrap"> <div class="table__ski_item__label">Lifts</div> <div class="table__ski_item__content"> 6 lifts </div> </div> </div> <div class="table__ski_item table__ski_item--tickets"> <div class="table__ski_item__icon_wrap"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="icon table__ski_item__icon"><use xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-planning-transportation-tickets" href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-planning-transportation-tickets"></use></svg></div> <div class="table__ski_item__text_wrap"> <div class="table__ski_item__label">Tickets</div> <div class="table__ski_item__content"> <div class="table__ski_item__content_table"> <span class="table__ski_item__content_table__label">Full day</span> <span class="table__ski_item__content_table__item">7000 yen</span> </div> <div class="table__ski_item__content_table"> <span class="table__ski_item__content_table__label">Half day</span> <span class="table__ski_item__content_table__item">6000 yen</span> </div> <div class="table__ski_item__content_table"> <span class="table__ski_item__content_table__label">Nighter</span> <span class="table__ski_item__content_table__item">3300 yen</span> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="table__ski_item table__ski_item--access"> <div class="table__ski_item__icon_wrap"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="icon table__ski_item__icon"><use xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-getThere" href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-getThere"></use></svg></div> <div class="table__ski_item__text_wrap"> <div class="table__ski_item__label">Access</div> <div class="table__ski_item__content"> <div class="table__ski_item__content_table"> <span class="table__ski_item__content_table__label">Bus/Train</span> <span class="table__ski_item__content_table__item">45 minutes by bus from Kutchan Station.</span> </div> <div class="table__ski_item__content_table"> <span class="table__ski_item__content_table__label">Car</span> <span class="table__ski_item__content_table__item">8 kilometers from Niseko Town Center.</span> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <span class="table__ski_disclaimer">* Season dates may be adjusted due to lack of snow. Check before going.</span> </div> </div></figure> </div> </section><div data-spot="B-mobile" data-page-id="/e/e6720.html" class="ad_spot ad_spot--B-mobile ad_spot--has-ad_label l-margin_breakout l-margin_breakout--both"><div class="ad_spot__unit ad_spot__unit--mobile" data-format="mobile" data-client="accessnetwork" data-campaign="1" data-no-log="1"><div data-size="300x250" data-banner="5" class="ad_spot__ad"><a href="/link.html?/e/e6720.html+300top_mobile+accessnetwork+1+5+0+https://www.access-n.jp/winter2024/en/+" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><img src="/ad/banner/access_2408_B.jpg" border="0" width="300" height="250" ></a></div></div></div><section class="page_section page_section--get_there" id="section_get_there"> <header class="page_section__header"> <h2 class="s-typography--h3">Getting to Niseko</h2> </header> <div class="page_section__body s-typography"> <div class="get_there_cards get_there s-typography" data-get-there-options="{"picker_value_delimiter":":"}" data-primary-place-name="Niseko" > <div class="transport_cards"> <div class="transport_cards__full_header"> <div class="transport_cards_picker transport_cards_picker--full"> <label class="transport_cards_picker__label">From/To:</label><div class="picker picker--minimal picker--custom-select picker--has-icon picker--indent_groups" data-picker-options="{"is_custom":true,"is_datepicker":false,"autocomplete":false,"searchable":false,"redirect_links":false,"readonly":false,"multiple":false,"one_at_a_time":false,"unselectable":false,"no_double_select":false,"use_option_icons":true,"show_icon_only":false,"dropdown_max_items":0,"clamp_dropdown":false,"no_checkmark":true,"keep_in_viewport":true,"highlight_item_on_trigger":true,"blur_on_change":false,"trigger_picker_on_change":true,"autocomplete_highlight":true,"autocomplete_search_type":"wordStartsWith","rich_fetch_options":false,"date_style":"medium"}"> <div class="picker__select_wrap"> <select class="picker__select picker__select--native"><option value="2163:2163_6720" data-type="pin" data-icon="destinations__pin-short" selected>Sapporo</option><option value="chitose:6720_chitose" data-type="pin" data-icon="destinations__pin-short">Shin-Chitose Airport</option><option value="6715:6715_6720" data-type="pin" data-icon="destinations__pin-short">Rusutsu</option></select> </div> </div></div> </div> <div class="transport_cards__full_cards_wrap"> <div class="transport_full_cards is-shown"> <article class="transport_full_cards__card o-card" id="bus"> <header class="transport_full_cards__header"> <div class="transport_cards__icon_wrap"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="icon transport_cards__icon"><use xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-planning-transportation-bus" href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-planning-transportation-bus"></use></svg></div> <div class="transport_full_cards__header_text"> <div class="transport_full_cards__title">By bus</div> <ul class="transport_full_cards__header_data"> <li class="transport_full_cards__header_data_item"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="icon transport_full_cards__header_data_item_icon"><use xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-ui-time" href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-ui-time"></use></svg><span class="transport_full_cards__header_data_item_text">2.5 - 4 h</span></li><li class="transport_full_cards__header_data_item"><span class="transport_full_cards__header_data_item_text"><i>¥</i>5000 - 5500</span></li> </ul> </div> </header> <div class="transport_full_cards__body"> <div class="transport_full_cards__content s-typography"> <p>From December to March, multiple bus companies, including Hokkaido Chuo Bus, Niseko Bus and Hokkaido Access Network, run direct <a href=e2015.html>buses</a> between hotels in <a href=e2163.html>Sapporo</a>'s city center and Niseko. Some buses also serve Sapporo Station. In the Niseko area the buses stop at the three major ski resorts of Hirafu, Niseko Village and Annupuri.</p> <p>The ride takes between 2.5 and 4 hours depending on pick-up location and destination. The one way fare is 5000-5500 yen. Discounted round trip tickets and packages which combine the bus ride with lift tickets are also available.</p> <p>Outside of the winter season, there are fewer buses and the fare is only around 2000 yen.</p> </div> </div> </article> <article class="transport_full_cards__card o-card" id="train"> <header class="transport_full_cards__header"> <div class="transport_cards__icon_wrap"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="icon transport_cards__icon"><use xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-planning-transportation-train" href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-planning-transportation-train"></use></svg></div> <div class="transport_full_cards__header_text"> <div class="transport_full_cards__title">By train</div> <ul class="transport_full_cards__header_data"> <li class="transport_full_cards__header_data_item"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="icon transport_full_cards__header_data_item_icon"><use xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-ui-time" href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-ui-time"></use></svg><span class="transport_full_cards__header_data_item_text">2 h</span></li><li class="transport_full_cards__header_data_item"><span class="transport_full_cards__header_data_item_text"><i>¥</i>2100</span></li> </ul> </div> </header> <div class="transport_full_cards__body"> <div class="transport_cards__tags"> <span class="transport_cards__tag_icon_wrap"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="icon transport_cards__tag_icon"><use xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-jrp" href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-jrp"></use></svg></span><span class="transport_cards__tag_lbl">Covered by: </span><a class="transport_cards__tag transport_cards__tag--jrp" href="/e/e2361.html"><span class="transport_cards__tag_name">Japan Rail Pass</span></a> </div> <div class="transport_full_cards__content s-typography"> <p>There are infrequent <a href=e2016.html>local and rapid</a> train connections between Sapporo and Kutchan stations, most of which require a transfer of trains at <a href=e6700.html>Otaru</a>. With a favorable connection, the one way trip takes about two hours and costs 2100 yen. The trains are fully covered by the <a href=e2361.html>Japan Rail Pass</a> and <a href=e2361_01.html>Hokkaido Rail Pass</a>.</p> <p>Kutchan Station rather than Niseko Station is the region's public transportation hub. From Kutchan Station, there are infrequent <a href=e2015.html>buses</a> to Hirafu (15 minutes), Niseko Village (30 minutes) and Annupuri (45 minutes, winter only).</p> </div> </div> </article> </div> </div> </div> <p class="get_there_cards__disclaimer">Above fees and schedules are subject to change. Be sure to check current yen <a href="e2196.html">exchange rates</a>.</p> </div> </div> </section><section class="page_section page_section--orientation" id="section_orientation"> <header class="page_section__header"> <h2 class="s-typography--h3">Getting around</h2> </header> <div class="page_section__body s-typography"> <p>Three sizable towns are located around Mount Niseko-Annupuri: Kutchan, Hirafu and Niseko.</p> <figure class="image image--ratio" style="max-width:650px;"> <div class="image__mask" style="padding-top: 50.769230769231%"><img class="image__img lazyload" width="650" height="330" usemap="#map_niseko" data-src="/g8/6720_02.gif"></div></figure> <p><b>Kutchan Town</b> is the largest and most city-like of the three and serves as a transportation hub with Kutchan Station at its center. From the station there are infrequent <a href=e2015.html>buses</a> to nearby Hirafu (20 minutes, 400 yen) and Niseko Village (35 minutes, 600 yen).</p> <p><b>Hirafu Town</b> at the base of the Grand Hirafu resort is the most convenient and popular base for skiers. It is directly served by buses from Sapporo and New Chitose Airport. There is also a Hirafu Station, but be warned that it is not located close to the town and is poorly served by public transportation.</p> <p><b>Niseko Town</b> with Niseko Station is closer to the Annupuri and Niseko Village resorts, but does not offer good public transportation options.</p> <p>That said, many people who visit Niseko will take buses from <a href=e2163.html>Sapporo</a> or <a href=e2435.html>Shin-Chitose Airport</a> directly to the ski resorts and will bypass Kutchan and Niseko towns altogether.</p> <p>During the winter season, hourly <b>Niseko United Shuttle Buses</b> operate between Hirafu, Niseko Village and Annupuri resorts. Niseko All Mountain Pass holders may use the shuttles for free, while non-pass holders may use the buses by paying regular fares (a few hundred yen based on distance).</p> <p>The area around Niseko Station, Niseko Village, Annupuri and Moiwa is served by an on-demand bus, the <b>Nikotto Bus</b>. It costs 200 yen per ride and has to be reserved by phone.</p> <p>In addition, many <a href=e2025.html>hotels</a> and pensions in the Niseko area provide their staying guests with complimentary shuttle services to and from the ski resorts and nearest railway station. 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href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-ui-share"></use></svg> </h4> <span class="page_links__link__desc">Official website of the Niseko All Mountain Pass.</span> </a> <a class="page_links__link" href="https://www.grand-hirafu.jp/en/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> <h4 class="page_links__link__label s-typography--link"> Niseko Grand Hirafu Resort<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="icon page_links__link__icon"><use xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-ui-share" href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-ui-share"></use></svg> </h4> <span class="page_links__link__desc">Official website.</span> </a> <a class="page_links__link" href="https://hanazononiseko.com/en" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> <h4 class="page_links__link__label s-typography--link"> Hanazono Niseko<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="icon page_links__link__icon"><use xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-ui-share" href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-ui-share"></use></svg> </h4> <span class="page_links__link__desc">Official website.</span> </a> <a class="page_links__link" href="https://niseko-village.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> <h4 class="page_links__link__label s-typography--link"> Niseko Village Resort<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="icon page_links__link__icon"><use xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-ui-share" href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-ui-share"></use></svg> </h4> <span class="page_links__link__desc">Official website.</span> </a> <a class="page_links__link" href="https://annupuri.info/en/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> <h4 class="page_links__link__label s-typography--link"> Niseko Annupuri Resort<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="icon page_links__link__icon"><use xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-ui-share" href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-ui-share"></use></svg> </h4> <span class="page_links__link__desc">Official website.</span> </a> <a class="page_links__link" href="https://niseko-moiwa.jp/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> <h4 class="page_links__link__label s-typography--link"> Niseko Moiwa<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="icon page_links__link__icon"><use xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-ui-share" href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-ui-share"></use></svg> </h4> <span class="page_links__link__desc">Official website.</span> </a> <a class="page_links__link" href="https://www.donanbus.co.jp/en/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> <h4 class="page_links__link__label s-typography--link"> Donan Bus<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="icon page_links__link__icon"><use xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-ui-share" href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-ui-share"></use></svg> </h4> <span class="page_links__link__desc">Bus operator between Sapporo and Niseko.</span> </a> <a class="page_links__link" href="https://www.niseko.ne.jp/en/niseko-access/#shuttle" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> <h4 class="page_links__link__label s-typography--link"> Niseko United Shuttle Bus<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="icon page_links__link__icon"><use xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-ui-share" href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-ui-share"></use></svg> </h4> <span class="page_links__link__desc">Shuttle buses serving the Hirafu and Hanazono areas.</span> </a> <a class="page_links__link" href="https://www.goodsports.co.jp/white_eng/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> <h4 class="page_links__link__label s-typography--link"> Good Sports Whiteliner<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="icon page_links__link__icon"><use xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-ui-share" href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-ui-share"></use></svg> </h4> <span class="page_links__link__desc">Bus operator between Sapporo and Niseko.</span> </a> <a class="page_links__link" href="https://www.access-n.jp/en/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> <h4 class="page_links__link__label s-typography--link"> Hokkaido Access Network<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="icon page_links__link__icon"><use xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-ui-share" href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-ui-share"></use></svg> </h4> <span class="page_links__link__desc">Bus operator between Sapporo and Niseko.</span> </a> </div> </div> <div class="page_links page_links--columns"> <h3 class="page_links__lang_name">Japanese</h3> <div class="page_links__links"> <a class="page_links__link" href="https://www.niseko.ne.jp/ja/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> <h4 class="page_links__link__label s-typography--link"> Niseko United<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="icon page_links__link__icon"><use xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-ui-share" href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-ui-share"></use></svg> </h4> <span class="page_links__link__desc">Official website of the Niseko All Mountain Pass.</span> </a> <a class="page_links__link" href="https://www.grand-hirafu.jp/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> <h4 class="page_links__link__label s-typography--link"> Niseko Grand Hirafu<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="icon page_links__link__icon"><use xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-ui-share" href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-ui-share"></use></svg> </h4> <span class="page_links__link__desc">Official website.</span> </a> <a class="page_links__link" href="https://hanazononiseko.com/ja" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> <h4 class="page_links__link__label s-typography--link"> Hanazono Niseko<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="icon page_links__link__icon"><use xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-ui-share" href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-ui-share"></use></svg> </h4> <span class="page_links__link__desc">Official website.</span> </a> <a class="page_links__link" href="https://www.niseko-village.com/ja/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> <h4 class="page_links__link__label s-typography--link"> Niseko Village Resort<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="icon page_links__link__icon"><use xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-ui-share" href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-ui-share"></use></svg> </h4> <span class="page_links__link__desc">Official website.</span> </a> <a class="page_links__link" href="https://annupuri.info/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> <h4 class="page_links__link__label s-typography--link"> Niseko Annupuri Resort<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="icon page_links__link__icon"><use xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-ui-share" href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-ui-share"></use></svg> </h4> <span class="page_links__link__desc">Official website.</span> </a> <a class="page_links__link" href="https://niseko-moiwa.jp/ja/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> <h4 class="page_links__link__label s-typography--link"> Niseko Moiwa<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="icon page_links__link__icon"><use xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-ui-share" href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-ui-share"></use></svg> </h4> <span class="page_links__link__desc">Official website.</span> </a> <a class="page_links__link" href="https://www.nisekobus.co.jp/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> <h4 class="page_links__link__label s-typography--link"> Niseko Bus<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="icon page_links__link__icon"><use xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-ui-share" href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-ui-share"></use></svg> </h4> <span class="page_links__link__desc">Local bus operator.</span> </a> <a class="page_links__link" href="https://www.chuo-bus.co.jp/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> <h4 class="page_links__link__label s-typography--link"> Hokkaido Chuo Bus<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="icon page_links__link__icon"><use xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-ui-share" href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-ui-share"></use></svg> </h4> <span class="page_links__link__desc">Bus operator between Sapporo and Niseko.</span> </a> <a class="page_links__link" href="https://www.donanbus.co.jp/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> <h4 class="page_links__link__label s-typography--link"> Donan Bus<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="icon page_links__link__icon"><use xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-ui-share" href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-ui-share"></use></svg> </h4> <span class="page_links__link__desc">Bus operator between Sapporo and Niseko.</span> </a> <a class="page_links__link" href="https://www.niseko.ne.jp/ja/niseko-access/#Shuttle" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> <h4 class="page_links__link__label s-typography--link"> Niseko United Shuttle Bus<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="icon page_links__link__icon"><use xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-ui-share" href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-ui-share"></use></svg> </h4> <span class="page_links__link__desc">Shuttle buses serving the Hirafu and Hanazono areas.</span> </a> <a class="page_links__link" href="https://www.goodsports.co.jp/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> <h4 class="page_links__link__label s-typography--link"> Good Sports Whiteliner<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="icon page_links__link__icon"><use xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-ui-share" href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-ui-share"></use></svg> </h4> <span class="page_links__link__desc">Bus operator between Sapporo and Niseko.</span> </a> <a class="page_links__link" href="https://www.access-n.jp/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> <h4 class="page_links__link__label s-typography--link"> Hokkaido Access Network<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="icon page_links__link__icon"><use xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-ui-share" href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-ui-share"></use></svg> </h4> <span class="page_links__link__desc">Bus operator between Sapporo and Niseko.</span> </a> <a class="page_links__link" href="https://www.town.niseko.lg.jp/kurashi/seikatsu/kotsu/nikotto_bus/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> <h4 class="page_links__link__label s-typography--link"> Nikotto Bus<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="icon page_links__link__icon"><use xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-ui-share" href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-ui-share"></use></svg> </h4> <span class="page_links__link__desc">On demand bus operated by Niseko Bus.</span> </a> </div> </div> </div> </section><aside class="booking booking--type booking--type-hotels booking--page_body page_section" data-active-type="hotels" 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