New Chitose Airport ⇄ Niseko Area: 2018 Summer Shuttle Available Till 14th October!
Now you can take shuttle to Niseko, no reservation needed!
Starting 1 August through 14 October, Chuo Bus provides summer shuttle services between New Chitose Airpot to Niseko Area! No reservation necessary.
Round Trip Fee : Adult: ¥4,500, Child (under 12 years old) ¥2,250. For one way, see below chart!
| New Chitose => Niseko | One Way Price | Bus Station | Niseko=> New Chitose | One Way Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00↓ 14:00 ↓ | N/A for this bus | New Chitose Airport #12 | ||
| 10:01↓ 14:01↓ | N/A for this bus | International line #66 | 12:09↑ 18:09↑ | Adult: ¥2,600 Child ¥1,300 |
| New Chitose Airport | 12:08↑ 18:08↑ | Adult: ¥2,600 Child ¥1,300 | ||
| 10:10↓ 14:10↓ | N/A for this bus | JR station Chitose Airport | 11:59↑ 17:59↑ | Adult: ¥2,600 Child ¥1,300 |
| 11:54↓ 15:54↓ | Adult: ¥2,050 Child ¥1,025 | Rusutsu Resort Hotel | 10:15↑ 16:15↑ | N/A for this bus |
| 12:21↓ 16:21↓ | Adult: ¥2,500 Child ¥1,250 | Niseko View Plaza | 9:48↑ 15:48↑ | N/A for this bus |
| 12:25↓ 16:25↓ | Adult: ¥2,500 Child ¥1,250 | Hondori in Niseko town | 9:44↑ 15:44↑ | N/A for this bus |
| 12:32↓ 16:32↓ | Adult: ¥2,600 Child ¥1,300 | Niseko Annupuri Ski Resort | 9:37↑ 15:37↑ | N/A for this bus |
| 12:34↓ 16:34↓ | Adult: ¥2,600 Child ¥1,300 | Potato Kyowakoku | 9:35↑ 15:35↑ | N/A for this bus |
| 12:35↓ 16:35↓ | Adult: ¥2,600 Child ¥1,300 | Hotel Ikoi no yu IROHA | ||
| 12:36↓ 16:36↓ | Adult: ¥2,600 Child ¥1,300 | Niseko Northern Resort Annupuri | ||
| 12:38↓ 16:38↓ | Adult: ¥2,600 Child ¥1,300 | Niseko Annupuri Ski Resort | 9:34↑ 15:34↑ | N/A for this bus |
| Niseko Northern Resort Annupuri | 9:32↑ 15:32↑ | N/A for this bus | ||
| Hotel Ikoi no yu IROHA | 9:31↑ 15:31↑ | N/A for this bus | ||
| 12:50↓ 16:50↓ | Adult: ¥2,600 Child ¥1,300 | Green Leaf Niseko Village | ||
| 12:54↓ 16:54↓ | Adult: ¥2,600 Child ¥1,300 | Hilton Niseko Village | ||
| 12:57↓ 16:57↓ | Adult: ¥2,600 Child ¥1,300 | Niseko Higashiyama Pension Village | 9:21↑ 15:21↑ | N/A for this bus |
| Hilton Niseko Village | 9:18↑ 15:18↑ | N/A for this bus | ||
| Green Leaf Niseko Village | 9:14↑ 15:14↑ | N/A for this bus | ||
| 13:09 17:09 | Adult: ¥2,600 Child ¥1,300 | Hirafu Welcome Center | 9:00↑ 15:00↑ | N/A for this bus |
If you would like to tour around Niseko via bus, you can purchase "Niseko Excursion Bus Ticket : Niseko, Otaru, Sapporo, New Chitose airport"
- 3 days excursion ticket: Adult ¥5,200, Child¥2,600
Operation period: 1 August - 12 October 2018
- 5 days excursion ticket: Adult ¥8,000, Child ¥4,000
Operation period: 1 August - 10 October 2018
For queries, please contact Chuo Bus Company. TEL 0570-200-6000 (7:30am - 6:00pm) Chitose Airport branch TEL 0123-46-5666(7:40am-6:00pm)
2019 G20 Summit Ministerial Meeting Date Annouced!
It will be held in Niseko on Oct 25th & 26th, 2019!
The Japanese Government has announced the final date of the ministries of tourism meeting: it will be held in association with the 20 countries/regions (G20) summit meeting in Kutchan town in the Shiribeshi jurisdiction in 2019. The ministerial meeting was scheduled on 25th and 26th October 2019 in HANAZONO resort district.
The facility in Niseko HANAZONO Resort is currently the most promising option as the meeting venue, and the wide selections of condominiums in the Niseko Hirafu area will be used as accommodations for the expected 200-300 attendees.
Kutchan-town local executive committee has begun to organize the welcoming programs along with the different local organizations and associations. For more information, please contact Kutchan-town office, G20 minister meeting division, TEL：0136-56-8001 Email: [email protected]
Niseko United Elevated to Full Partner of The Mountain CollectiveTM
It's back. And it's better!
Niseko United has joined a stable of the world's most prestigious ski resorts as a full member resort of The Mountain Collective pass for the 2018/19 season.
Niseko United now stands alongside names like Aspen Snowmass, Banff Sunshine, Coronet Peak, Jackson Hole, Lake Louise, Mammoth, Revelstoke and Thredbo as the only resort in Asia in the Mountain Collective alliance of 17 iconic destinations.
The Mountain Collective Pass includes two days of complimentary skiing or riding at each of its 17 partner resorts across five countries (34 days total), plus a 50 per cent discount on all additional days with no blackout dates. Passholders also receive two free days at each Global Affiliate Destination, Chamonix (France) and Valle Nevado (Chile).
Get your pass today for only $449USD for a limited time and get dreaming of all of the untracked bowls, unspoiled glades and having the best season yet.
Visit Niseko United website for all the details
2018 What's On August Issue is Out!
Find out all the Summer fun in Niseko here!
The 2018 August issue of What's On is out! Find out what the must-do summer activities are, where all the fun must-go events are in the Niseko area, and many many more.
Make sure to get a copy while you are in town, or you can download it here.
The 5th Niseko Classic - Another Successful Event!
For PRESS RELEASE report, please download from HERE.
2018 Lake Toya & Kutchan Summer Trial Shuttle Operation Begins!
You can access both great scenic places in Hokkaido easily from July 25th through August 17th!
Now you can travel between Lake Toya & Niseko easily. Donan Bus will start its trial shuttle service between Lake Toya and Kutchan from July 25th through August 17th, 2018. No reservation required.
| TIMETABLE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Departure from Niseko | Arrival at Lake Toya | Departure from Lake Toya | Arrival at Niseko |
| Kutchan Station - 10:30 | Lake Toya Onsen - 12:00 | Lake Toya JR Station - 14:30 | Michi no eki Niseko View Plaza - 15:40 |
| Niseko Hirafu Welcome Center - 10:45 | Lake Toya JR Station - 12:20 | Lake Toya Onsen - 14:50 | Niseko Hirafu Welcome Center - 16:05 |
| Michi no eki Niseko View Plaza - 11:10 | Kutchan Station - 16:20 |
| PRICE | |
|---|---|
| Lake Toya JR Station <=>Kutchan Station & Niseko Hirafu Welcome Center | Adults 1,700JPY, Child (under 12 years old) 850JPY |
| Lake Toya JR Station <=>Michi no eki View Plaza | Adults 1,500JPY, Child (under 12 years old) 750JPY |
| Lake Toya Onsen <=>Kutchan Station & Niseko Hirafu Welcome Center | Adults 1,600JPY, Child (under 12 years old) 800JPY |
| Lake Toya Onsen <=>Michi no eki View Plaza | Adults 1,400JPY, Child (under 12 years old) 700JPY |
Niseko Pizza Begins Summer Operation!
Come taste the best Italian cuisine that Niseko has to offer.
Come to Niseko Pizza and enjoy an array of freshly made pizza’s - all cooked on the world-famous woof fired oven, in house fresh pasta’s and fantastic charcoal grill dishes including their famous mouthwatering ribs. All topped off with tasty deserts menu to complete your dining experience. Relax with family & friends at Niseko Pizza, sit back with one of their many Japanese / Italian inspired cocktails and enjoy food freshly prepared by the chefs daily.
They offer the best in fresh locally sourced Hokkaido produce, Japanese beers & whiskeys, as well as locally sourced craft beers.
Located at the famous Hirafu intersection, Niseko Pizza open times suit all schedules including weekends & public holidays:
Monday – Friday from 5pm – 11pm (Beginning 6th July 2018)
Weekends & Public Holidays – 11am – 11pm
During the summer, delivery service is not available; however they are more than happy to organize a pick up or takeaway service if required.
You can find all information at the website – www.nisekopizza.jp where you can peruse their menu, catch their current updates and utilize their online bookings system.
Niseko Pizza provides a private party and events catering service so if you wish to enquire, please feel free to contact them - the staff will be on hand to help you with any further information that you may need. Call direct on - 0136 55 5553 or
send an email to – [email protected]
GENTEMSTICK Niseko Showroom & Gentem Cafe are Open for Summer!
Come check out all the new 18-19 board models.
GENTEMSTICK Niseko Showroom is open from July 1st! The new 18-19 boards and some outlet boards are available in store. Selected surfboards and surf items are also available.
Try the home made roasted Rusutsu pork hot sandwich and big Hokkaido vegetable salad bowl at the Gentem cafe (air conditioned).
Summer hours:
◎SHOWROOM 1st July - 30th September 11:00 am-6:00 pm
Closed Thursday（20th July - 20th August open everyday）
◎CAFE 1st July - 30th September 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Closed Thursday（20th July - 20th August open everyday）
TEL : 0136-22-5581
FAX : 0136-22-5589
MAIL : [email protected]
Government to organise Kutchan G20 meeting for 24 October 2019
The government entered a final adjustment to the date of the ministries of tourism meeting, which is to be held in association with the 20 countries/regions (G20) summit meeting in Kutchan town in the Shiribeshi jurisdiction in 2019, for 24 October 2019. A preparatory meeting of the vice minister level will also be held in Kutchan between May and June with an expectation to enhance the recognition of the town’s popular international resort district, Niseko Hirafu - revealed by several government officials on Wednesday, 26 June.
The ministerial meeting was initially to be organised between May and September whilst the town requested the government to avoid the high season from July to August as the usage of accommodation for tourists would be restricted due to security reasons during the event. The government wishes to minimize the influence on the town’s tourism business by setting the meeting on a weekday, 24 October. An international tourism event, which is scheduled to be held from October 24 to 27 in Osaka and overlaps with the ministerial meeting, was also considered for the arrangement of the date to allow concerned parties from each country to participate in the event for consecutive days.
For the meeting venue, a facility in Niseko HANAZONO Resort is considered to be the most promising and condominiums in the Niseko Hirafu area will be used for accommodation for the expected 200-300 attendees.
Regarding a preparatory meeting also being held in the town, an official close to the prime minister said, "It will be a great opportunity for Kutchan to be provided multiple occasions to appeal its attractiveness to important figures in tourism business from around the world".
(Hokkaido Shimbun newspaper, 27 June 2018)
Edventure Winter Camp 2018-19 Early Bird Ends July 31st!
The only kids winter camp program that guarantees fun both on and off the ski hill!
The EdVenture winter camp is a truly unique snow experience experience for 4-14 year olds. This is the only program in Niseko that will have participants involved in winter activities both on and off the ski hill.
Morning sessions will have the children involved in fun and educational activities off the mountain before heading to their own semi-private ski lessons in the afternoon. Children will be picked up from their chalet at the start of the day and dropped home at the end. In between they will be taken care of by some of the best in the business.
The early bird special is ending soon! FIND OUT MORE HERE!
