Hirafu is a central hub for Niseko’s bus network, most busses run by Hirafu Welcome Center, making it easy to reach various destinations:
- Hanazono: Regular buses connect Hirafu to Hanazono, offering quick access to Hanazono’s slopes, restaurants, and activities.
- Kutchan: Convenient buses run from Hirafu to Kutchan, where you’ll find shopping, dining, and essential services.
- Inside Hirafu: Shuttle services within Hirafu make it simple to move between accommodations, ski lifts, and restaurants.
- Annupuri and Niseko Village: Buses from Hirafu also head to Annupuri and Niseko Village, ensuring access to other ski areas and resorts in the Niseko United area.
With frequent schedules and comfortable rides, buses are an easy and reliable way to explore Niseko’s highlights without a car. Check local timetables for the latest routes and times!
Find all the Niseko shuttle busses and public transport busses on this live map: https://kta.evoke.jp/?m=bus&lang=en
Niseko United Shuttle
Route: Hirafu Welcome Center > Hanazono
Schedule: Every 30 minutes until April 6, 2025
> Find the full schedule here
First Departure: 8:50 AM (Hirafu Welcome Center)
Last Departure: 20:50 (Hirafu Welcome Center) till 23rd of March, 17:30 from 24 of March
Price: Free with an All-Mountain Lift Pass, 1 point with points pass or ¥500 without a pass
Limitations: No ski/snowboard boots or large luggage permitted on the bus.
Hanazono Shuttle Bus
Route: Hirafu Welcome Cente > Midtown (Hirafu) > Hanazono
>Find the full route here
Schedule: ~20 minutes until April 6, 2025
First Departure: 8:20 AM (Hirafu Welcome Center)
Last Departure: ~19:00 (Hirafu Welcome Center) till 23rd of March, 17:00 from 24 of March
Price: Free
Limitations: no large luggage permitted on the bus.
Niseko Bus
Route: Hirafu Welcome Center > Kutchan Station
> Full route here
Schedule: ~ every 2,5
> Full schedule here
First Departure: 8:40 AM
Last Departure: 15:37
Price: ¥500
Limitations: no big luggage
Kutchan Shuttle Loop
Route: Ki Niseko > Skye Niseko > Lucky Supermarket > Kutchan Station
Schedule: ~ every 60min, till 31st of March 2025
> Full schedule here
First Departure: 12:00
Last Departure: 21:00
Price: free
Limitations: no big luggage, Ki & Skye hotel guests only
Torifito Hotel Shuttle
Route: Hirafu Welcome Center > Torifuto Hotel (MaxValue) (direct)
Schedule: ~ every 30 min. in the afternoon
> Full schedule here
First Departure: 14:30 AM
Last Departure: 18:00
Price: free
Limitations: no big luggage, Torifito hotel guests only
Kutchan Night bus
Route: Hirafu Welcome Center > Kutchan Station
> Full route here
Schedule: ~ every 45min, till 31st of March 2025
> Full schedule here
First Departure: 17:00
Last Departure: 21:45
Price: free
Limitations: no big luggage
Niseko United Shuttle
Route: Hirafu Welcome Center > Niseko Village > Annupuri
> Full route here
Schedule: ~ every 40min, till 6th of April 2025
> Full schedule here
First Departure: 8:00 AM
Last Departure: 20:00 (till24st of March), 17:30 (from 24th of March)
Price: Free with an All-Mountain Lift Pass, 1 point with points pass or ¥700 without a pass
Limitations: no big luggage
Niseko United Shuttle
Route: Hirafu Welcome Center > Niseko Village > Annupuri
> Full route here
Schedule: ~ every 40min, till 6th of April 2025
> Full schedule here
First Departure: 8:00 AM
Last Departure: 20:00 (till24st of March), 17:30 (from 24th of March)
Price: Free with an All-Mountain Lift Pass, 1 point with points pass or ¥700 without a pass
Limitations: no big luggage
Niseko Bus
Route: Hirafu Welcome Center > Niseko Village > Full route here
Schedule: 3x a day, till 31st of March
> Full schedule here
First Departure: 10:10 AM
Last Departure: 15:50 (till24st of March), 17:30 (from 24th of March)
Price: ¥500
Limitations: no big luggage
HIRAFU EAST LINE (ORANGE)
Route: Hirafu Welcome Center > NIC > 7/11 > King Gondola
> Full router here
Schedule: ~30-50 Min, till 31st of March
Not running at this times: 10:00 – 11:10, 14:00 – 15:30 and 18:30 – 19:40
> Live locations of all Hirafu Shuttles
First Departure: 8:00 AM
Last Departure: 20:00 (normal days), 22:00 (weekends and Japanese holidays)
Price: free
Limitations: no big luggage
KABAYAMA LINE LINE (BLUE)
Route: Hirafu Welcome Center > King Gondola > Aya > The Orchards Niseko > Miru Niseko > Hirafu Welcome Center
> Full router here
Schedule: ~30-50 Min, till 31st of March
Not running at this times: 10:00 – 11:10, 14:00 – 15:30 and 18:30 – 19:40
> Live locations of all Hirafu Shuttles
First Departure: 8:00 AM
Last Departure: 20:00 (normal days), 22:00 (weekends and Japanese holidays)
Price: free
Limitations: no big luggage
MIDDEL & LOWER HIRAFU LINE (RED&GREEN)
Route: Hirafu Welcome Center > Rhythm > Hirafu Police Box > Lower Hirafu > Hirafu Welcome Center
> Full router here
Schedule: ~30-50 Min, till 31st of March
Not running at this times: 10:00 – 11:10 and 14:00 – 15:30
> Live locations of all Hirafu Shuttles
First Departure: 8:00 AM
Last Departure: 18:00
Price: free
Limitations: no big luggage
