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

From Australia you can fly into Tokyo's 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 go out of both the Tokyo Narita International Airport and the Tokyo Haneda airport. You will need to take a 1.5 hour bus 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 journey if you can't get a flight directly from New Chitose to Narita.

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

New Chitose Airport to Niseko

Coach

There are 3 coach companies Chuo, Donan and Goodsports Whiteliner. You can purchase tickets on arrival at the coach information desk in the arrivals hall. All signage is in English and easily located 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 for both ways. You can book and pay for seats in advance or purchase seats in the airport. From the airport the majority of people take the coach to Niseko, as it is direct and the most affordable option. Visit the main Niseko website for bus 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 five and 14 people (visit the Skybus website for current prices).

Train

If you are coming directly to Niseko from Sapporo's Chitose Airport the train works out to be more costly and it takes a little bit longer. You will have 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 trip. The taxi ride can be in the vicinity of ¥ 2000, adding to the cost quite significantly. However most tour providers will pick you up and drop you off.

Car

If you will be touring Hokkaido, then you may want to hire a car to make the most of you trip. Notethat in winter the driving conditions are really hazardous in Hokkaido due to the volume of snowfall that Hokkaido receives and therefore if you would like to spend most of your time in Niseko then there is not any real need for a car. Car rental is close to ¥15,000 per day and the journey time from New Chitose to Niseko is 2 to 3 hours. All cars have navigation and an English interface is available on request. Car rental businesses will require an International License and a credit card with passport ID.

On Arrival

When you arrive in Niseko you will be able to pick up the keys to your Niseko accommodation from the administration company that looks after your accommodation. If you arrive by coach you will need to get a taxi or shuttle bus from the drop off place to the management company offices. There is a cab point at the drop off area. Occasionally management company staff are able to pick arrivals up from the bus stop and drive you to your Niseko chalet.

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