Access Map Niseko Hirafu 4-jo 1-3-3, Kutchan-cho, Abuta-gun, Hokkaido, Japan 044-0087〒044-0087 北海道虻田郡倶知安町ニセコひらふ4条1丁目3-3 GPS42.863774853680006, 140.71946336869303 MapCode398 416 320*87 Where is Niseko? Located in the southwest corner of Hokkaido, Niseko is easy to reach from Sapporo (札幌市), one of the top 5 big cities in Japan, and New Chitose Airport (CTS) (新千歳空港), the great entrance of Hokkaido. … Read more
Located in the southwest corner of Hokkaido, Niseko is easy to reach from Sapporo (札幌市), one of the top 5 big cities in Japan, and New Chitose Airport (CTS) (新千歳空港), the great entrance of Hokkaido. Your most likely route from the majority of US and European cities is via Tokyo, but direct flights to CTS now run from Australia and most Asian cities. During the winter season, the area is well connected by ski buses and trains, making it easy and safe to access even in snowy conditions.
Where is Midtown Niseko?
Midtown Niseko is located in a peaceful location just outside the busy Hirafu center. Guests can enjoy a quiet and relaxed atmosphere while still being only a short drive away from ski lifts, shops, and restaurants.
Recommended Transportation
Ski Bus
The most convenient and recommended way to reach Niseko in winter is by ski bus directly from New Chitose Airport or Sapporo city. These buses are safe, comfortable and equipped for snowy conditions.
New! A ski bus now stops directly in front of Midtown Niseko!
Traveling from New Chitose Airport to the hotel has never been easier. Enjoy a smooth and hassle-free journey with no transfers required.
For guests using ski buses to/from Hirafu Welcome Center
We provide a complimentary shuttle service between Midtown Niseko and Hirafu Welcome Center. The shuttle will be arranged according to your bus schedule, so please let us know your bus arrival and departure times in advance.
Train
You can also reach Niseko by train from New Chitose Airport via Otaru. The closest station is Kutchan, from which it takes about 10 minutes by taxi to our hotel. Please note that train schedules are limited and may be affected by weather.
Winter roads in Hokkaido can be extremely dangerous due to icy surfaces and poor visibility caused by snowstorms. Therefore we strongly advise against renting a car unless you have experience driving in winter conditions.
Ski Bus (New Chitose Airport ⇔ Hirafu Welcome Center)
Ski resort bus is strongly recommended in Winter season.
The most simple and recommended way to get you to Midtown Niseko from New Chitose Airport or Sapporo in Winter season is one of many shuttle bus options. A ticket will cost around 5,000 JPY per way, this is the most economical way of transport and you may expect wide comfortable seats and a bathroom stop within the 3-hour ride. Buses run every hour during high season, starting at 9:30am up until 9:30pm. Advance online reservation is required. To book a ticket, please visit the shuttle bus companies website from the link below. We provide a free *pick-up/drop-off service to/from Hirafu Welcome Center and Midtown Niseko by appointment only. If you will take this service, please let us know your arrival time and ski bus information in advance.
*Pick-up/Drop-off service is only available until 31-Mar or until the last date of the Ski Bus Service.
We apologize in advance but we are unable to facilitate this service outside of the Ski Bus service dates.
1. Kutchan Station ↔️ Hilton Niseko Village (Local Bus)
Rental cars are strongly recommended during the Summer.
Hiring your own car means having the freedom to explore the different areas of Niseko and beyond, including Rusutsu, Toya and more. Please note that your International Driving Permission will be required as you drive. Hiring a GPS might be useless unless you understand Japanese language to input a destination, phone numbers instead of address. Downloading Google Maps to your smartphones and making the necessary arrangements prior your trip would be more helpful. Book your wheels online, pick you ride up a the airport, and expect a two – three hour drive to reach Midtown Niseko.
Experience is advised if you are not used to icy roads and occasional blizzard conditions. Snowy roads are very slippery during winter. As always please be careful when you drive.
Train
The Japan train system is reliable and fast. From both Sapporo and New Chitose Airport, although this will take longer than the airport shuttle bus, you need to transfer once at Otaru Station to change a line which makes this option less convenient and more time-consuming. From New Chitose Airport station take “the JR Rapid Airport line” to Otaru Station, from Sapporo Station take line to get to Otaru Station, where you will change to “Hakodate Honsen line” to reach Kutchan Station. Please be aware that the nearest Station is “Kutchan Station”, not “Niseko”. A one way ticket will cost around 3,500 JPY (the seats reservation will cost more) and the whole journey is likely take three and a half hours depending on the snow conditions and how long you have to wait for the connection. Please visit the website from the link below to get more information.
If you are traveling as a group or family then perhaps a private taxi would be flexible option for you to reach Midtown Niseko. It is quicker than Bus or Train. Even though the price for a taxi will depend on the size and the distance, it will approximately cost a minimum of 26,000 JPY. That is just for a basic car to fit four people, for a larger cars and carrier type vehicles the price can go as high as 50,000 JPY. The advance reservation is required.
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