Public Coach (Sapporo City)
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Enjoy a scenic ride between Sapporo City and the Niseko-Hirafu Welcome Center by public coach
We highly recommend including time in Sapporo City as part of your travel itinerary to Niseko. Boasting culture, festivals, delicious food and fantastic souvenir shopping - Sapporo is a great location to explore during the winter. Take in the local sights as you travel through Hokkaido looking over the snow covered countryside.
Guests who book their public coach transfer through Ki Niseko will automatically receive a complimentary pick-up from the Welcome Center.
Type Departure Location Operation Price Adult (12+) Sapporo City 2 December 2025 - 31 March 2026 ¥6,000 Child (3-11) Sapporo City 2 December 2025 - 31 March 2026 ¥5,000 Adult (12+) Hirafu Welcome Center 2 December 2025 - 31 March 2026 ¥6,000 Child (3-11) Hirafu Welcome Center 2 December 2025 - 31 March 2026 ¥5,000 Infants under 3 years old may travel free of charge when seated on an adult’s lap. See below for further details.
Bus Stop/Location RL501 Hotel WBF Sapporo Chuo 7:35 Sapporo Excel Hotel Tokyu 7:40 New Otani Inn Sapporo 7:45 Mercure Sapporo 7:50 Keio Plaza Hotel Sapporo 7:55 Sapporo Tokyu REI Hotel 8:00 Sapporo Prince Hotel 8:05 ↓ ↓ ARRIVE NISEKO (Hirafu Welcome Center) 10:50 Please arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before your departure time.
Bus Stop RL502 Departure Time Depart Niseko (Hirafu Welcome Center) 16:45 Sapporo: stops at listed hotel upon request (In no particular order) Sapporo Prince Hotel / Sapporo Tokyu REI Hotel / Keio Plaza Hotel Sapporo / Mercure Sapporo / New Otani Inn Sapporo / Sapporo Excel Hotel Tokyu / Hotel WBF Sapporo Chuo Arrival between 19:15-19:55 The Hirafu Welcome Centre is the closest bus stop to Ki Niseko (about 500m from the hotel).
- Infants under 3 years are free of charge if they travel on the lap of an adult. When completing the online booking form, please include them in the 'Number of Infants on lap'. Otherwise, if you would like them to have their own seat, please purchase a child ticket.
- Seats are not allocated and are organised on a first come, first serve basis.
- 1 suitcase and 1 ski bag permitted per person.
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Terms
- This booking service is exclusive to Ki Niseko accommodation guests.
- Bookings must be made at least 10 days prior to the date of travel. Guests are encouraged to book as early as possible, as availability is limited.
- The coach will not wait for passengers who have not arrived in time for their departure. Please ensure you allow enough time to arrive for your being at the prescribed time. Ki Niseko/Resort Liner are not responsible for monitoring your flight time.
- Guests arriving on delayed flights will be put on the next available coach where possible. Where flights are delayed and guests miss the last coach, or where guests are delayed/miss the coach for reasons other than delayed flights (e.g. missed flight), 100% cancellation fee applies. Guests must consult their airline or travel insurance company for compensation. Ki Niseko is under no obligation to provide any replacement service as a result of flight delays or cancellations.
- Depending on road/weather conditions, a transfer may be delayed or cancelled. Other transport options might be introduced but please note that you will cover the extra fee. Ki Niseko/Resort Liner not responsible for missed flights or plans under inevitable circumstances. No refunds can be provided.
- Changes and amendments are considered as cancellation and rebooking.
- We strongly recommend travel insurance to cover against cancellations caused by delayed, missed or cancelled flights.
- Payment for Concierge bookings is due 7 days prior to check-in. We reserve the right to cancel any unpaid services by this due date without notice.
- Cancellation within 7 days of the booking date will incur a 40% cancellation fee
- Cancellation within 4 days of the booking date will incur a 50% cancellation fee
- Cancellation within 72 hours of the booking date will incur a 100% cancellation fee
- Cancellation includes changes that reduce the overall value of the booking, time/date changes and no shows
- We strongly recommend travel insurance to cover against cancellations from delayed or cancelled flights. In the case of a cancellation/no show due to delayed or cancelled flights, 100% cancellation charge applies.