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Hokkaido’s ski shuttle buses are reserved winter services running directly from New Chitose Airport and Sapporo to the main ski resorts.
Choosing a resort
Mt Yotei and big terrain
Niseko
≈¥6,020
Closest to the airport
Rusutsu
≈¥5,590
Dry inland snow
Furano
≈¥6,040
A resort complex stay
Tomamu
≈¥6,020
Lowest online one-way price for one adult, converted to yen. It varies by departure point and date.
The operator's daily services, December to March. Journey times are about 2 hours to Rusutsu, 2.5–3 hours to Niseko and 2–4 hours to Tomamu.
Shuttle bus
A sketch from Wikipedia coordinates and approximate points. Lines are straight, not the real roads.
Before you ride
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Season | December to March, Rusutsu to April |
| Luggage | One item plus ski gear per person; Tomamu allows 2 items including ski gear; sizes are declared when booking |
| Children | Ages 3 and over pay the adult fare; 2 and under are free without a seat |
| Flight connections | At least 45 minutes for domestic and 90 for international flights, plane to bus |
| Flight delays | Moved to a later day or another service, with extra costs paid by the passenger |
| Booking deadline | 9 days before departure when booking direct with the operator |
Buses missed through too short a connection are not refunded. Ski boots come off on board, and food is not allowed.