Niseko Japan’s Ski Resort Haven – Getting There is Getting Easier!
The first thing you would probably want to know is exactly where
Niseko is located. Niseko is in the Village of Hirafu, one the Island of
Hokkaido. This is the northern most island of Japan’s main four islands.
Sapporo is the largest city, home to the Chitose Airport and the capital
of the island.
Depending on where exactly you are coming from, getting to Niseko could
be a little bit of a challenge. For example, getting there from Tokyo is
quite common, however it is also more challenging to do. From an
overseas country, flying into Tokyo one would have to fly into Tokyo,
then transfer 80km away to the domestic airport. There are trains, cars
and buses that could get you there, but with traffic, you might wind up
missing your connecting flight. It is a good 90 minutes between the two
airports during non-peak hours. During peak traffic times it could
actually take as long as two hours!
The easiest way to go is fly into Chubu Centair International Airport in
Nagoya. You still need to take a domestic flight the New Chitose
Airport, but it provides multiple sources of transportation directly
into Niseko. If you are coming from Australia, Jetstar services flights
directly into Chubu and is a low cost carrier.
Now what about connections to the resort at Niseko? The New Chitose
Airport is about a two and a half hour bus ride to Niseko. One of the
amazing buses servicing the area is the
Skybus. The
Skybus will take you
directly to your hotel. What better way to take the trip than letting
someone else do the driving? Sit back, enjoy the scenery and relax
before embarking on the resort experience of a lifetime.
Technically speaking you can take a train or even drive. However, the
train requires a couple of transfers and is definitely not a direct
route to get there. Renting or hiring a car is also an option, but the
roads are treacherous, especially during the winter months when the
roads are covered with ice and snow.
Wherever you are coming from, there is an easy way to arrive and plenty
to do once you get there. Book your travel arrangements now – that way
you have one less thing to think about as your vacation grows closer.
Relevant Sites:
Rent-a-Car at TOYOTA Rent a car SAPPORO >>
http://www.toyotarentacar.net/english/ By bus (from Chitose /
Sapporo airport to Niseko) at
http://www.g8hotels.jp/en/access/timetable01.html By train (from
Chitose / Sapporo airport to Niseko station) at
http://www.g8hotels.jp/en/access/timetable07.html By taxi at
http://www.yohtei.jp/fare.html |
