Niseko's closest airport is Chitose (Sapporo). Chitose (CTS) handles international as well as domestic flights, and is situated 2.5 hours drive away from Niseko resort.

From Chitose Airport there are bus and train services heading to Niseko Hirafu Resort. Buses are the cheaper and easier option, but only depart from the airport between the hours of 9:00-17:30.

click here for the bus and train timetables.

Let us know your flight details, and we will provide all transfer information and make the necessary reservations.

If you are coming in a group and would like to be picked up, then drop us an email.

NPC transfers are included and are operated by the Goodsports bus company.

The GoodSports White Liner bus counter is located 20 metres from the domestic JAL arrivals gate (on the ground floor). Please be careful, the counter is small and easily missed. It is located amongst the domestic tour desks, next to the JTB counter on the ground level. The counter is close to a souvenir store. If in doubt, please go to airport information and ask for "White Liner bus counter"

A great way to come to Niseko is by ferry and then catch a train or drive. (See driving info below.)

Ferries come to Hokkaido from all major Japanese ports.

Niigata to Otaru takes about 18hrs, and the ferry offers great bath and movie facilities. Standard one-way price is 5250 yen per person and 17950 yen for car and driver.

From Niigata, contact the ShinNihonKai Ferry company 0134-22-6191.

From Owarai, contact the HigashiNihon Ferry company 0143-22-1668.

The drive from Muroran or Otaru to Niseko takes about two hours, and snow tyres or chains are a must. Drive slowly - the roads are slippery.

Rental cars are available from Chitose, but are expensive (average car is 15,000 yen per day). If you do plan to come by car, please let us know so we can keep a parking spot free.