Reaching Niseko, Japan - Aeroplane And Ground Transfer

The Japanese island of Hokkaido is serviced by the major city of Sapporo. Sapporo's New Chitose International Airport receives flights from many foreign destinations . In addition, all the key domestic Japanese airlines run numerous daily domestic flights from and to New Chitose.

From Australia you can either fly into Narita airport on an international flight and then take a domestic flight from Tokyo to Sapporo or you can fly to Sapporo via Hong Kong or Singapore.

Domestic flights from Tokyo to Sapporo's New Chitose Airport leave from both the Tokyo Narita International Airport and the Tokyo Haneda airport. You will have to take a 1.5 hour coach trip from Narita to Haneda if there are no flights readily available direct from Narita. The same bus ride applies from Haneda back to Narita on the return route if you can't get a flight from New Chitose to Narita.

You can then make your way from New Chitose Airport to Niseko by coach, car or train.

New Chitose Airport to Niseko

Coach

There are three coach companies Chuo, Donan and Goodsports Whiteliner. You can purchase tickets when you arrive at the coach information desk in the arrivals hall. All signage is in English and easily found on arrival. The coach journey to the lodging in Niseko is about 2.5 hours in duration and costs ¥2,300 per person one way or ¥3850 return. You can book and pay for spots in advance or buy seats in the airport. From the airport the majority of people take the coach to Niseko, as it is direct and the cheapest option. Visit the main Niseko website for coach timetables to Niseko.

You can also book a private vehicle to take you from the airport to your Niseko lodging. This makes sense for groups of between 5 and fourteen people (visit the Skybus website for current prices).

Train

If you are arriving directly to Niseko from Sapporo's Chitose Airport the train works out to be more pricey and it takes a little bit longer. You will want to lug your gear a lot more too and also have to change trains at either Sapporo or Otaru. Once at the Kutchan Train Station you will need to use a taxi or bus to complete your journey. The cab ride can be in the area of ¥ 2000, adding to the cost quite significantly. However most tour providers will pick you up and drop you off.

Car

If you are voyaging around Hokkaido, then you will want to hire a car to make the most of you trip. Notethat in winter the driving conditions are extremely dangerous in Hokkaido due to the amount of snowfall that Hokkaido has and therefore if you intend to spend the majority of your period in Niseko then there is not any real need for a vehicle. Vehicle charter is close to ¥15,000 per day and the trip time from New Chitose to Niseko is 2 to 3 hours. All vehicles have navigation and an English interface is available on inquiry. Car hire businesses will require an International Drivers License and a credit card with passport ID.

On Arrival

When you get to Niseko you will be able to get the keys to your Niseko accommodation from the administration company that handles your property. If you arrive by shuttle you will want to get a taxi or shuttle bus from the drop off area to the management business offices. There is a taxi point at the drop off area. From time to time management company staff can pick guests up from the bus stop and take you to your Niseko chalet.

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