Hokkaidoˇ¦s air transportation is mainly served by the NewChitoseAirport in Sapporo. It received direct flights from many international cities in Asia, as well as transfer flights from Tokyo and Osaka from those outside Asia. Here are the airlines that have flights going to Hokkaido:
  • Qantas

http://www.qantas.com.au/regions/dyn/home/qualifier-region-au

  • Jetstar

http://www.jetstar.com/au/index.html

  • Cathay Pacific

http://www.cathaypacific.com/cpa/en_INTL/homepage

  • Korean Air

http://www.koreanair.com/

  • United

http://www.united.com/

  • Thai

http://www.thaiair.com/

  • Air France

http://www.airfrance.com/

  • JAL

http://www.jal.com/en/

  • ANA

http://www.ana.co.jp/eng/

  • Continental Airlines

https://www.continental.com/web/en-us/default.aspx

  • Virgin Atlantic

http://www.virgin-atlantic.com/en/au/index.jsp

  • Lufthansa

http://www.lufthansa.com/online/portal
/LH_COM?ctest=69378443883

By Bus

Travel Time: 120 min
Bus is the easiest way to get to Niseko, taking around 2 hours. There are 3 bus companies Chuo, Donan and Goodsports Whiteliner. You can purchase tickets on arrival at the bus information counter in the airportˇ¦s arrivals hall. All signs are in English and can be easily located on arrival.

 

Here is the routes you need to take:

Get the Prefectural Raod No.16 from The New Chitose Airport => change to National Route No.276 (via the BifuePass) => change to Prefectural Road No.97 => lastly get on Prefectural Road No.66.

And Prefectural Road No.66 will take you through to Niseko.

By Car

Travel Time: 120 ˇV 180 min
If you drive with caution, you will have a lot of fun and get off the beaten track. Car rental companies will require an International Drivers License and a credit card with passport ID. Here are suggested car rental companies:

Hertz

Payless Car Rentals

Thrifty Car Rentals

Travel around Niseko

By Shuttle Bus

You can easily get to the 4 respective regions, which can be combined together to form The Niseko United resort, by the following shuttle buses services.

 

  • Niseko Free Passport Bus

Available from November to May

This bus operates between Annupuri, Higashiyama and Hirafu. It is free for AllMountainPass holdersand is 500yen per trip for those without a pass.

  • .Hirafu Village Grand Shuttle Bus

Available from December to April (daily from 0830 ˇV 2100)

The Hirafu village Grand Shuttle bus will get you a lift to and from the lifts and around the HirafuVillage as well.

  • Hanazono Courtesy Bus

Available from December to April

If you want to get to The Hanazono area from Hirafu, or vice versa, The Hanazono Courtesy Bus is goning to be your best choice. However, keep in mind that there are only a few services in the day.

  • Kutchan Go Bus

Available from December to April (1800 ˇV 2320 daily)

Free night bus service between Hirafu and Kutchan.

By Taxi

 

  • Yotei Taxi Inc.

Tel: (+81)136-45-2740
Fax (+81)136-45-3479
E-mail : info@yohtei.jp

  • Niseko Hire - Tel: 0136-44-2635
 

 
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