The Shuttle will make stops at Skye Niseko, Hirafu 188, Shiki, Mountain Center (Hirafu Gondola), Ki Niseko and back to Skye Niseko. Please note that you can also use the Ki Niseko shuttle bus.
Shuttle
Skye Niseko is pleased to offer courtesy shuttle bus services through both Hirafu Village and neighbouring Kutchan Town. This shuttle allows you to easily explore the area, try local restaurants and access the Gondola in comfort.
Hirafu Village Shuttle Service
| Gondola/GoSnow Lesson Shuttle | Autumn Season Hirafu Shuttle | Peak Season Hirafu Shuttle | Spring Season Hirafu Shuttle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily | 23 Nov 2019 - 30 Nov 2019 | 1 Dec 2019 - 31 March 2020 | 01 April 2020 - 14 April 2020 |
| 08:30 - 10:00 | 10:00 - 17:40 | 10:00 - 22:40 | 10:00 - 17:40 |
| Continuous Round trip to Gondola Base | Every 20 Minutes | Every 20 Minutes | Every 20 Minutes |
Kutchan Town Shuttle Service
The Kutchan Shuttle will travel to Downtown Kutchan, stopping at Lucky Supermarket and Kutchan Station. These stops are within walking distance of the Kutchan Restaurant district and run in the afternoon and evening.
Summer (15 April 2019 - 28 October 2019) - 9:00 to 18:00
We offer complimentary arrival and departure transfer services from the Hirafu Welcome Centre and Kutchan Station between 9:00 and 18:00. Please contact Front Desk (+81 136 55 6414) for details.
Autumn (23 November 2019 - 30 November 2019) - 11:05 to 19:00
| Skye Niseko to Lucky Supermarket | Lucky Supermarket to Kutchan Station | Kutchan Station to Ki Niseko | Ki Niseko to Skye Niseko |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11:05 (to Kutchan Station) | - | 11:25 | 12:00 |
| 12:05 | 12:25 | 12:35 | 13:00 |
| 14:05 | 14:25 | 14:35 | 15:00 |
| 16:05 | 16:25 | 16:35 | 17:00 |
| 18:05 | 18:25 | 18:35 | 19:00 |
Winter (1 December 2019 - 31 March 2020) - 12:05 to 21:20
| Skye Niseko to Lucky Supermarket | Lucky Supermarket to Kutchan Station | Kutchan Station to Ki Niseko | Ki Niseko to Skye Niseko |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12:05 | 12:25 | 12:35 | 13:00 |
| 13:05 | 13:25 | 13:35 | 14:00 |
| 14:05 | 14:25 | 14:35 | 15:00 |
| 15:05 | 15:25 | 15:35 | 16:00 |
| 16:05 | 16:25 | 16:35 | 17:00 |
| 17:05 | 17:25 | 17:35 | 18:00 |
| 18:05 | 18:25 | 18:35 | 19:00 |
| 19:25 | 19:45 | 19:55 | 20:20 |
| 20:25 | 20:45 | 20:55 | 21:20 |
Spring (1 April 2020 - 14 April 2020) - 11:05 to 19:00
| Skye Niseko to Lucky Supermarket | Lucky Supermarket to Kutchan Train Station | Kutchan Train Station to Ki Niseko | Ki Niseko to Skye Niseko |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11:05 (to Kutchan Station) | - | 11:25 | 12:00 |
| 12:05 | 12:25 | 12:35 | 13:00 |
| 14:05 | 14:25 | 14:35 | 15:00 |
| 16:05 | 16:25 | 16:35 | 17:00 |
| 18:05 | 18:25 | 18:35 | 19:00 |
Why use our Shuttle Service?
With high volumes of snow in the winter and icy road conditions, Skye Niseko does not recommend driving to or anywhere in the resort between December and March. Daily snowclearing by large snowplows is required while minor accidents or slips can take a long time to resolve. In addition, Japan has a zero tolerance for drinking and driving. Parking spots are in short supply both at Skye Niseko and throughout the resort.