AYA Niseko | *Other Transportation 24-25
Other Transportation Option
Ski Bus
Resort Liner is the most popular Bus. The bus will travel directly from the airport to Niseko, the closest stop to AYA Niseko is Hirafu Welcome Center.
· Duration : 2.5-3 Hours, approx. (winter)
· Rate : 5,500 JPY/ person (Adult 12 years old and over) , 4,500 JPY/ person (Child 3 years old - 11 years old) , *Infant under 3 years old: free of charge ・ no seats
**Once your ski bus booking has been confirmed, we will arrange complimentary pick-up/ drop-off services according to your bus arrival/ departure time automatically.
From New Chitose Airport To Niseko (Hirafu Welcome Center)
<<<Operation: Dec 1st, 2024 ~ Mar 30th, 2025>>>
*Connecting Time from Domestic Flight to Bus : 45 minutes or more
*Connecting Time from International Flight to Bus : 90 minutes or more
| Arrival/ Departure | Bus Stop | 101 | 103 | 105 | 107 | 109 | 111 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | New Chitose Airport (Domestic) | 9:45 | 10:45 | 11:45 | 13:45 | 15:45 | 17:50 |
| Departure | New Chitose Airport (International) | ー | ー | ー | 13:55 | 15:55 | 18:00 |
| Arrival | Hirafu Welcome Center | 12:25 | 13:25 | 14:25 | 16:35 | 18:35 | 20:40 |
From Niseko (Hirafu Welcome Center) To New Chitose Airport
<<<Operation: Dec 3rd, 2024 ~ March 30th, 2025>>>
*Connecting Time from Bus to Domestic Flight : 60 minutes or more
*Connecting Time from Bus to International Flight : 120 minutes or more
| Arrival/ Departure | Bus Stop | 102 | 104 | 106 | 108 | 110 | 112 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Hirafu Welcome Center | 7:50 | 9:50 | 11:40 | 13:40 | 14:40 | 15:40 |
| Arrival | New Chitose Airport (Domestic) | 10:40 | 12:40 | 14:30 | 16:30 | 17:30 | 18:30 |
| Arrival | New Chitose Airport (International) | 10:45 | 12:45 | 14:35 | 16:35 | 17:35 | 18:35 |
From Niseko (Hirafu Welcome Center) to Sapporo City
<<<Operation: Dec 2nd, 2024 ~ March 31st, 2025>>>
Rate : 5,500 JPY/ person (Adult 12 years old and over) , 4,500 JPY/ person (Child 3 years old - 11 years old) , *Infant under 3 years old: free of charge ・ no seats
**Once your ski bus booking has been confirmed, we will arrange complimentary pick-up/ drop-off services according to your bus arrival/ departure time automatically.
| Departure / Arrival | Bus Stop | Bus number | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Hirafu Welcome center | 502 | 16:25 |
| Arrival | OMO3 Sapporo Susukino By Hoshino Resorts | 18:55 | |
| Sapporo Tokyu REI hotel | ~ | ||
| Mercure Sapporo | ~ | ||
| Sapporo Prince Hotel | ~ | ||
| Keio Plaza Hotel Sapporo | ~ | ||
| New Otani Inn Sapporo | ~ | ||
| Hotel WBF Sapporo Chuo | 19:40 |
From Sapporo City to Niseko
Rate : 5,500 JPY/ person (Adult 12 years old and over) , 4,500 JPY/ person (Child 3 years old - 11 years old) , *Infant under 3 years old: free of charge ・ no seats
**Once your ski bus booking has been confirmed, we will arrange complimentary pick-up/ drop-off services according to your bus arrival/ departure time automatically.
| Departure / Arrival | Bus Stop | 501 (A) | 501 (B) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Hotel WBF Sapporo Chuo | 7:35 | N/A |
| New Otani Inn Sapporo | 7:45 | N/A | |
| Keio Plaza Hotel Sapporo | 7:55 | N/A | |
| Sapporo Prince Hotel | 8:05 | N/A | |
| Sapporo Excel Hotel Tokyu | N/A | 7:40 | |
| Mercure Sapporo | N/A | 7:50 | |
| Sapporo Tokyu REI Hotel | N/A | 8:00 | |
| OMO3 Sapporo Susukino by Hoshino Resorts | N/A | 8:10 | |
| Arrival | Hirafu Welcome Center | 10:45 |
Term & Condition
- All buses are non smoking
- Seats are unreserved
- Each passenger is allowed one piece of luggage on the bus
- Please come to the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the bus departs
Cancellation Policy
・Change or cancellation from 3 to 2 days prior to the day of reservation : 30%
・Change or cancellation on the day before the day of reservation : 40%
・Change or cancellation on the day of reservation : 100%
*You cannot change reservation within 9 days prior to the reservation date.
*If you want to change the reservation, we we take it as cancellation at once and then take it as a NEW BOOKING.
*When you change your reservation after 3 days prior to the reservation date, cancellation fee and newly reserved tour fee will apply.
JR Hokkaido Train
Another alternative is with the Train (self-arrangement), it offers you different scenery trip. Train ticket can be purchased at the counter. Reserved seats are available from the airport to Otaru. To purchase, please use the JR counter at the airport. Depends on the schedule, you may need to change the Train at Sapporo or Otaru station before you arrive at Kutchan Station.
· Duration : 3-3.5 Hours, approx. (winter)
· Rate : From 2,880 JPY/ person,
· More info: JR Hokkaido Train
AYA Niseko ⇋ Hirafu Welcome Center / Kutchan Station.
If you choose to travel to Niseko with Bus or Train on your Arrival or Departure, we are able to assist you on providing complimentary Pick up or Drop off between AYA Niseko and Hirafu Welcome Center (Bus Station) or JR Kutchan Station (Train Station).
· AYA Niseko -Hirafu Welcome Center : 2-5 min drive.
· AYA Niseko - Kutchan Station : 15-20 min drive.
This service require to book at least 5 days in advance, please fill up the Enquiry form below.
Rental Car
Hokkaido is renowned for its wide roads and winding mountain passes, making car rental a flexible alternative for intrepid travelers comfortable with winter driving and wishing to choose their own route and itinerary.
*Hokkaido, Japan experiences extreme weather conditions throughout the winter season, and as a result, we recommend car rental for those who have extensive winter driving experience.
*During winter AYA Niseko Parking area is limited, we do not accept any advance booking, we will allocate car on a first-come, first-served basis. In case parking is full, we might guide you other parking outside property.
Car Rental info and Book, we recommend to visit Toyota Rent Car
Taxi Booking
It is very difficult to get taxi bookings around here.
If you are planning to take taxis, please copy and paste the following information and send your request to us.
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