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Living the Dream Life in a resort town
Backcountry Earn your turns!
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DEEP IN THE HEART OF THIS SNOW LOVERS PARADISE IS BIG FOOT LODGE BAR AND KITCHEN. With the quirky cosy feel of a Canadian hunting lodge, to the top shelf tipple of a classy Aspen ski club, our approach to alpine hospitality is simple; bring your drinking lips! Feast on our famous Hokkaido wagyu burgers, try our genuine NYC buffalo hot wings or share a whopping tray of Cajun fish sliders amongst friends... This is dude food at its best. Our drinks range is mighty impressive too. From a punch bowl for six to a huge range of bourbon, whisky, cocktails and beer, we’re sure you’ll find something to wet your whistle. Check out our website for regular entertainment tweets... From poker nights and acoustic soul to our midnight DJ sets live streamed from our famous Melbourne club, Tramp, you’re sure to have a good time at Bigfoot lodge. OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK from 6pm til late. Happy hour 6-7pm nightly - try our famous hot buttered rum, flame made at the bar... she’s delicious!
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Resort Info
Timetables & Maps
News & Events
Social & Cam
Coupons/Offers
Local Services
Snow Report
Dining
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Otaru
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Hirafuzaka
DON DON
A delicious crab restaurant
Donburi restaurant
Newly opened restaurant located on Hirafuzaka main street serving up fresh and very tasty crab at reasonable prices. We welcome you to our restaurant with a menu of many choices, you can also select live crab from our tank and have it prepared just as you like it.
Located in the heart of Hirafu, between Wild Bills and the Shiki Hotel, this convenient, traditional, Japanese fast food restaurant is just the ticket. We have 26 mouth watering combinations of dishes and a variety of sides to compliment. Beer and hot sake on tap. All produce is locally sourced.
Open 11am–2pm, 6pm–midnight daily Lodge Yotei 1st Floor, 188–20 Aza Yamada, Hirafu Village 50 seats
Open 11:30am–10:30pm 191-22 Aza-Yamada, Hirafu Village - between Wild Bills & Shiki Eat in, takeaway or delivery
0136 21 2229
Niseko Cellars & Deli A world class selection of wine & food to dine at Home
090 2056 7829
A worldly selection of wines; Aus, NZ, France, Italy et al. Sake & Japanese liquors. Everyday deli items showcasing the best of Hokkaido and beyond. Also enjoy a bottle or two at the counter with the handmade daily dish. Open 2pm–9pm daily • In the J-Sekka Building, First FL. • 167-3 Aza Yamada, Kutchan
PHONE 0136 23 1608
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STAY.DINE.RELAX.HERE Welcome drinks. Breakfast. Dinner. Private driver service to and from the ski lifts. Concierge. Japanese cooking classes. Experience Niseko Gourmet Chalets. call us on +81 (0) 90 2070 9272 www.nisekogourmetchalets.com
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Mina Mina
Sake bar & restaurant A cosy bar for friends & couples Whether you join us for a meal, or just want a relaxing place to enjoy a social drink (or two!). We serve delightful Japanese cuisine accompanied with Junmai sake, shochu & plum wines all carefully selected.
Open 6pm–2am daily 190–9 Aza Yamada, Kutchan Last food order 1am, last drink order 2am, seating for up to 40
0136 23 3437
Enya
Yakitori Dining Traditional Japanese skewers We prepare our delicious Yakitori daily and use only the finest ingredients in all our dishes. We promise first-class atmosphere along with great food and service.
Open 5:30pm–2am Closed Sun N1 W1 8–3, Kutchan English menu, credit cards accepted, seating for up to 49
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Bar Barunba A unique social experience to share with friends. Bar Master Hitoshi will mix it up with a range of Niseko’s tastiest cocktails! When you find yourself in Barunba you know its going to be a good time!
Open 8pm–3am - closed occasionally 170-50 Aza Yamada, Kutchan Seating for up to 28 people
0136 55 5615
Grand Papa
Cheese Fondue Restaurant Cheese fondue dinner
We are so proud of the Swiss heritage that started skiing in Niseko that we represent our Swiss sister city of St. Moritz by serving to you our famous traditional Swiss cheese fondue. Cheese fondue set menu: ¥4,000 Open 6pm–10pm 163 Aza Yamada, Kutchan Free taxi service available Reservation necessary for dinner www.grandpapa.co.jp
0136 23 2244
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A-bu-cha 2nd A wide variety of meals and drinks - top marks! Assorted hotpots and Hokkaido specialities! We feature more than 400 kinds of drinks! Plenty of tatami seating and waiting space. Children most welcome! Morning and lunch café NOW OPEN! Takeaway available. Beautiful home made desserts. Open 7am–1am daily Level 1 Suiboku, 191–29 Aza Yamada, Kutchan Credit cards ok, English menu Closed 30mins from 11am
0136 22 5620
Otsukisama - Bar Moon Great tasting authentic food A little bit of this and a little bit of that. You will never go hungry (or thirsty) here! With an expansive menu featuring hot pot, sushi, sashimi, tempura, steak. Chinese and Korean specialties available and yummy spicy noodles are a treat at lunch! The upstairs bar is open until 2:00am. Open 11:30am–2:30pm, 6pm– 2am daily. Bar open 10pm–2am. 167-23 Aza-yamada, Kutchan Winter & Summer only, 80 seats
0136 23 2265
Ebisutei
Izakaya & Oden
A fantastic winter has arrived. Skiing, Snowboarding and Oden from EBISUTEI! When you go out let’s have hot Oden to warm up your body and heart. I love Niseko snow!
Open 5pm–2am daily 155-132 Aza Yamada, Kutchan Seating for up to 30 people
0136 22 6544
Cocoro Teppenyaki, sushi & more! Enjoy teppanyaki, sushi, sashimi, salmon carpaccio, okonomiyaki, yakisoba noodles and our famous tempura gyoza dumplings and so much more in our cozy restaurant, in the heart of Kutchan. Cheep, cheerful and friendly service in English.
Open 11am–9pm daily Minami 1 jyo, Nishi 1-16, Kutchan Bilingual service, English menu www.cocoroteppan.com
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s.o.l.a Serving authentic wood fired pizza using the freshest selection of local Hokkaido products. Not just pizza - we also boast a very popular Japanese style selection of appetizers. With our very own Indoor Skate park - you can skate, eat and enjoy beer anytime!
Open 5pm–11pm daily 7-11 Choume Kitanijyou-nishi, Hirafu Village
0136 55 5747
Steak Rosso Rosso Incredible steaks! A must for steak lovers! Carefully selected and cut thick to ensure juiciness. Try our beef with amazing flavour and texture. We also feature a large selection of imported wines and refined hospitality.
Open 6pm–11pm, daily 167-61 Aza-yamada, Kutchan AX, VISA, MASTER, JCB, UC
0136 21 7100
Manpuku-Tei
Korean Homemade Style Cuisine Immerse yourself in the traditional Korean flavor of an authentic spicy “ISHINABE”, cooked in a genuine stone pot, or try our delicious Ox Tail soup. Join us after a great day on the snow to help warm you up refill for the next day!
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Eri’s Kitchen Homemade Japanese cooking lessons Come and make homemade style Japanese food with local girl Eri. She has been taught by her mother and grandmother and will give you an insight into the ingredients, flavours and joys of Japanese cooking. Open daily 11am–1pm, J-Sekka Building 167-3 Aza Yamada www.eriskitchen.com info@eriskitchen.com bookings only
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Bang Bang & Bang 2 Izakaya Bar Nestled in the heart of Hirafu. We serve a tasty array of “yakitori” skewers which are sure to get your tastebuds tingling. We recommend you compliment your meal with a refreshing beverage from our locally fuelled drinks menu. Ramen, oysters and wine are available for lunch at Bang 2! Open 11am–4pm, 5:30pm– 10:30pm, sometimes closed 188-24 Aza-yamada, Kutchan
0136 22 4292
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Extra
Deluxe Adult Standard Adult Deluxe Child Standard Child
Days
5,500 4,500 4,000 3,000
9,000 7,000 6,500 5,500
13,000 9,500 8,000 7,000
17,000 11,500 10,500 9,500
20,000 14,500 11,500 10,500
23,500 17,000 13,500 12,500
26,500 19,500 14,500 13,500
28,500 20,500 15,000 14,000
30,500 21,500 15,500 14,500
32,500 22,500 16,000 15,000
34,500 23,500 16,500 15,500
36,500 24,500 17,000 16,000
2,000 1,000 500 500
Deluxe Adult Standard Adult Deluxe Child Standard Child
6,500 5,000 4,500 3,500
10,000 14,500 8,000 10,500 7,000 9,500 6,000 8,500
18,000 13,500 12,500 10,000
22,000 16,000 15,000 13,000
26,000 19,000 18,000 14,500
30,000 22,500 21,500 15,500
32,000 23,500 22,000 16,500
34,000 24,500 22,500 17,500
36,000 25,500 23,000 18,000
38,000 26,500 23,500 18,500
40,000 27,500 24,000 19,000
2,000 1,000 500 500
Child Package with Helmet
Deluxe Child Standard Child
5,500 4,500
8,500 7,500
11,500 10,500
15,000 12,500
18,000 16,000
21,500 25,500 18,000 19,500
26,500 27,500 21,000 22,500
28,500 29,500 23,500 24,500
30,500 25,500
500 500
Telemark
Adult Package Adult Ski Only Child Package Child Ski Only
5,000 4,500 3,500 3,000
8,000 7,000 6,000 5,500
10,500 9,500 8,500 7,000
13,500 11,500 10,000 9,500
16,000 14,500 13,000 10,500
19,000 17,000 14,500 12,500
22,500 19,500 15,500 13,500
23,500 20,500 16,500 14,000
24,500 21,500 17,500 14,500
25,500 22,500 18,000 15,000
26,500 23,500 18,500 15,500
27,500 24,500 19,000 16,000
1,000 1,000 500 500
Touring Pkg incl. pack Touring Pkg Skis Only incl. pack Skis Only
9,500 8,000 8,500 7,000
14,500 13,000 12,500 11,000
19,500 18,000 16,500 15,000
23,500 22,000 20,500 19,000
27,500 26,000 24,500 23,000
31,500 30,000 28,500 27,000
35,500 34,000 32,500 31,000
38,500 37,000 35,000 33,500
41,500 40,000 37,500 36,000
44,500 43,000 40,000 38,500
47,500 46,000 42,500 41,000
50,500 49,000 45,000 43,500
3,000 3,000 2,500 2,500
Adult Child
2,500 1,500
3,500 2,500
4,500 3,000
5,000 3,500
5,500 4,000
6,000 4,500
6,500 5,000
7,500 5,500
8,500 6,000
9,500 6,500
10,500 7,000
11,500 7,500
1,000 500
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
3,500
4,000
4,500
5,000
5,500
6,000
6,500
7,000
500
Skis or Snowboard only Ski/Board Package (w/ boots, bindings, poles)
Touring (w/ boots, skis, poles & climbing skins)
Boots only Helmet Jacket & Pants
Adult Child
2,500 1,500
3,500 2,500
4,500 3,000
5,000 3,500
5,500 4,000
6,000 4,500
6,500 5,000
7,500 5,500
8,500 6,000
9,500 6,500
10,500 7,000
11,500 7,500
1,000 500
Jacket or Pants
Adult Child
1,500 500
2,500 1,500
3,000 2,000
3,500 2,500
4,000 3,000
4,300 3,300
4,600 3,600
4,900 3,900
5,200 4,200
5,500 4,500
5,800 4,800
6,100 5,100
300 300
All prices are in JPY (¥). Please ensure you read & understand our rental agreement and conditions located instore.
SNOWSPORTS SCHOOL PRIVATE LESSONS
KIDS GROUP LESSONS
ADULT GROUP LESSONS
Ski, Snowboard, Telemark
Level 1–6 Ski & Snowboard
Level 1–6 Ski & Snowboard
KIDS 3–4YRS SKI
1Hr Private
¥11,000
8:30am, 9:30am, 3:30pm
2Hr First Tracks
¥20,000
8:30am
2Hr Morning
¥24,000
10:30am
2Hr Afternoon
¥20,000
1:30pm
2Hr Twilight
¥20,000
3:30pm
2Hr Night
¥20,000
6:30pm
KIDS 5–8 & 9–14YRS SKI
4Hr Private
¥36,000
8:30am, 10:30am, 1:30pm
Morning
¥8,000
9:30am–12:30pm
3 Day
¥144,000
Morning x 5
¥32,000
9:30am–12:30pm
5 Day
¥225,000
All Day
¥12,000
9:30am–3:30pm
7 Day
¥301,000
All Day x 5
¥48,000
9:30pm–3:30pm
Additional People
¥3,000p/p per day - maximum 7
6Hr Private
¥50,000
8:30am, 9:30am 10:30am
Additional Person
¥3,000
Maximum 3
Morning
¥7,000
10:30am–12:30pm
Morning
¥10,000
9:30am–12:30pm
Morning x 5
¥28,000
10:30am–12:30pm
Morning x 5
¥40,000
9:30am–12:30pm
All Day
¥11,000
All Day
¥14,000
9:30am–3:30pm
10:30am–12:30pm & 1:30pm–3:30pm
All Day x 5
¥56,000
9:30pm–3:30pm
All Day x 5
¥44,000
10:30am–12:30pm & 1:30pm–3:30pm
NISEKO MOUNTAIN RIDERS
• Participants must be level 6 & above based on NBS ability chart • Lunch included • Minimum 4 people • Limited availability
TECHNIQUE WEEK ELITE SKI PROGRAM
SUPER SAVER PACKAGES
KIDS 7–14YRS SNOWBOARD
5 x 2Hr First Tracks ¥80,000 Private
8:30am
Morning
¥7,000
10:30am–12:30pm
Group Session: flexible dates
5 x 2Hr Afternoon Private
¥80,000
1:30pm
Morning x 5
¥28,000
10:30am–12:30pm
¥350,000
All Day
¥11,000
10:30am–3:30pm
Additional Person
¥3,000
Maximum 3
All Day x 5
¥44,000
10:30pm–3:30pm
Single: 7–11 Jan, 4–8 Feb, 4–8 Mar ¥89,000
Early drop off for kids in Kids Club lessons Early Riser ¥1,500 8:30am or 9:30am
KIDS GUIDING PROGRAM
(5 people max, not available Christmas and CNY)
Lunch and All Mountain Lift Pass are not included in the program cost.
ALL LESSONS SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY • LIFT TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED SEPARATELY PRIOR TO ALL LESSONS & PROGRAMS
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Momiji Antiques & Art Gallery Niseko Cultural School Located in Hirafu, classes are calligraphy, brush painting, kimono dressing and tea ceremony. Maximum 6 people.
Open 1pm–8:30pm, closed Tues. 170-50 Aza-yamada, Kutchan www.nisekoculturalschool.com www.momijinisekogallery.com credit cards ok
0136 55 8585
Cocoroya
Half Note Hirafu’s only jazz bar! Enjoy Jazz and many other style of live band music with billiards, table tennis, darts and much more. There’s always something going on at Half Note, the most chilled out bar in Niseko! Check out Half Note’s event schedules at the website.
Open 6pm–midnight daily 170 Yamada, Hirafu Village www.nisekohalfnote.com
0136 23 2727
Lawson
Japanese antiques & souvenirs
Convenience Store
Under new management! A wide range of antiques and souvenirs to take back as a memento of Japan including vintage kimono and obi, clothing and accessories, scrolls, bronze ware, furniture and a huge range of gifts. Worldwide shipping available!
The only 24-hour convenience store in Hirafu We have light meals, alcohol, and all your basic necessities coupled with efficient Japanese service. Just 100m from SkiJapan.com main office. Try our juicy fried chicken!
Open 9am–7:30pm daily Kita 1 jyo, Nishi 1, Marutaka building 1F, Kutchan-cho Bilingual service, credit cards ok www.cocoroya.jp
Open 24 hours daily 171-1 Aza-yamada, Kutchan
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BUS INFORMATION
2012 - 2013 Season
Donan Niseko
LOCAL TRANSPORT
Annupuri Ski Resort → Hilton Niseko Village → Hirafu → Kutchan Hotel Niseko Ikoi no Mura
Niseko Northerm Resort Annupuri Annupuri Ski Resort
Annupuri Ski Resort Entrance Fujiyama
Hokuei Intersection Milk Kobo
Higashiyama Pension Village
NUS
Niseko United Shuttle
Night
Kutchan Night Go
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Niseko Village Ski Centre
Local Bus (Donan Bus / Niseko Bus)
8:18
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20:10
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8:20
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Kabayama North
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Hirafu Gondola
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Milk Kobo Kabayama Elementary School
Hirafu Intersection
Hirafu Welcome Center Hirafu Tei / Chalet Ivy
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10:10
10:50
11:07
9:28
10:18
10:58
11:11
‖ 9:35
‖ 10:25
‖ 11:05
11:17
9:37 9:40
10:27 10:30
11:07 11:10
9:45 Donan 10:15
10:35
11:15
11:40
13:00
11:48
12:28
13:08
14:08
‖ 11:55
‖ 12:35
‖ 13:15
‖ 14:15
11:57 12:00
12:37 12:40
13:17 13:20
14:17 14:20
12:05
12:45
13:25 Niseko 13:30
14:25
Donan 11:30
11:16 ‖ ‖ 11:22
12:20
‖ 14:25 14:26 ‖ ‖ 14:35
14:35
15:27
14:43
15:31
‖ 14:50
15:37
14:52 14:55
15:36 ‖ ‖
15:00 Donan 15:25
15:42
15:15
15:23
16:10
16:18
16:53
‖ 15:30
‖ 16:25
‖ 17:00
15:32 15:35
16:27 16:30
17:02 17:05
15:40 Niseko 16:07
16:35
17:10
17:25
17:33
‖ 17:15 17:16 ‖ ‖ 17:25
Night 17:40
18:48
19:43
20:20
20:28
‖ 18:05
‖ 18:55
‖ 19:50
‖ 20:35
18:07 18:10
18:57 19:00
19:52 19:55
20:37 20:40
17:50 Niseko 17:55
18:15 Night
19:05 Night
20:00 Night
20:45 Night
Night
Night
19:30
20:15
21:15
22:20
23:20
‖ 17:57
18:31
‖ 18:50
19:31
20:16
21:16
22:21
23:21
19:33
20:18
21:18
22:23
18:35
19:35
20:20
21:20
22:25
23:25
18:36
‖ 18:52
19:36
20:21
21:21
22:26
23:26
18:37
18:53
19:37
20:22
21:22
22:27
23:27
‖ 11:24
‖ 11:32
‖ 13:32
‖ 14:37
‖ 15:27
‖ 15:44
‖ 16:09
‖ 17:27
17:41
Hirafu Intersection
‖ 10:17
‖ 9:35
‖ 10:20
‖ 11:26
‖ 11:35
‖ 13:34
‖ 14:40
‖ 15:30
‖ 15:46
‖ 16:11
‖ 17:30
17:45
Log Village
‖ 9:06
17:46
‖ 17:59
9:07
‖
‖
11:27
‖
13:35
‖
‖
15:47
16:12
‖
17:47
18:00
Yamada Intersection
17:58
19:35
‖ 17:40
‖ 9:32
17:43
18:40
17:42 17:45
‖ 9:04
Izumikyo
17:50
18:30 18:33
Niseko 18:48
23:23
Hirafu North
9:10
‖
‖
18:03
‖
18:56
‖
‖
‖
‖
‖
9:11
‖
‖
11:31
‖
13:39
‖
‖
15:51
16:16
‖
‖
‖
11:32
‖
13:40
‖
‖
15:52
16:17
‖
18:05
‖ 18:42
18:57
9:12
‖ 17:52
18:04
Self Defense Force
18:58
‖ 19:42
‖ 20:27
‖ 21:27
‖ 22:32
‖ 23:32
9:13
Lerch Park / Max Valu
9:14
‖ 17:54
18:07
‖ 19:44
‖ 20:29
‖ 21:29
‖ 22:34
‖ 23:34
‖ 19:46
‖ 20:31
‖ 21:31
‖ 22:36
‖ 23:36
‖
‖
‖
‖
‖
‖ 19:49
‖ 20:34
‖ 21:34
‖ 22:39
‖ 23:39
20:35
21:35
22:40
23:40
Driving School
Takasago
‖
11:30
‖
13:38
‖
‖
‖
15:50
16:15
‖
‖
11:33
‖
13:41
‖
‖
15:53
16:18
‖
‖ 10:25
‖ 15:35
16:19
13:43
‖ 14:45
15:54
11:35
‖ 11:40
13:42
9:15
‖ 9:40
11:34
Kutchan Bridge
15:55
16:20
‖ 17:35
Morizukuri Centre
‖ 9:17
‖ 9:41
‖ 10:26
‖ 11:37
‖ 11:41
‖ 13:45
‖ 14:46
‖ 15:36
‖ 15:57
‖ 16:22
‖ 17:36
Sanpachi Ramen
‖ 17:56 ‖
Kutchan Intersection
9:18
9:42
10:27
11:38
11:42
13:46
14:47
15:37
15:58
16:23
17:37
Plat Information Centre / Takiguchi Sports
JR Kutchan Station
9:19 9:20
‖ 9:50
‖ 10:35
11:39 11:40
‖ 11:50
13:47 13:48
‖ 14:55
‖ 15:45
15:59 16:00
16:24 16:25
‖ 17:45
JR Train From Kutchan To Sapporo and Otaru
9:42
11:00
12:23
14:04
15:15
EXP/NUP 16:22
16:40
18:06
JR Train From Kutchan To Oshamambe
9:28
NUP10:10
13:42
16:42
18:05
Kutchan → Hirafu → Hilton Niseko Village → Annupuri Ski Resort JR Train From Oshamambe To Kutchan
7:51
JR Train From Sapporo and Otaru To Kutchan
7:50
9:27 9:20
18:00
18:08 ‖ 18:10 18:11 18:12 18:13
‖ 18:44
18:59
‖ 18:46
19:01
‖ ‖ 18:49 18:50
19:00 ‖ 19:03 19:04 19:05 19:06
19:50
19:21
21:32 20:52
See footnotes for operation period of buses marked with ★&▲ 10:55
EXP 9:43 NUP10:05
‖ 17:59
18:06
NUP16:04
13:41
10:57
12:52
EXP16:14
13:30
14:57
16:17
※16:33
16:17
18:03
19:19
18:01
19:46
20:50
21:31 22:45
Niseko
Donan
Donan
Niseko
Donan
Niseko
Donan
Niseko
Donan
Niseko
Donan
Niseko
Night
Niseko
Night
Night
Night
Night
8:00
8:30
9:55
10:10
11:10
13:00
13:35
14:20
15:05
15:40
16:25
16:55
18:10
18:25
19:00
19:55
20:55
22:00
23:00
8:01
‖ 9:57
10:11
18:11
18:26
19:01
19:56
20:56
22:01
23:01
15:42
‖ 16:27
16:56
14:22
‖ 15:07
15:41
13:02
‖ 13:37
14:21
10:12
‖ 11:12
13:01
8:02
‖ 8:32
16:57
‖
18:27
‖
‖
‖
‖
‖
Morizukuri Centre
8:03
8:33
9:58
10:13
11:13
13:03
13:38
14:23
15:08
15:43
16:28
16:58
18:28
‖ 8:05
‖ 8:34
‖ 9:59
‖ 10:15
‖ 11:14
‖ 13:05
‖ 13:39
‖ 14:25
‖ 15:09
‖ 15:45
‖ 16:29
‖ 17:00
‖ 18:14
‖ 19:04
‖ 19:59
‖ 20:59
‖ 22:04
‖ 23:04
Kutchan Bridge / Max Valu (Nissan)
19:06
20:01
21:01
22:06
23:06
‖ 19:08
‖ 20:03
‖ 21:03
‖ 22:08
‖ 23:08
JR Kutchan Station
Plat Information Centre / Takiguchi Sports
Kutchan Intersection
Yotei maru Sushi Train Takasago
8:06
‖
‖
10:16
13:06
‖
14:26
‖
‖
15:46
17:01
‖
18:16 ‖ 18:18
‖ 18:30 18:31
Night
Self Defense Force
8:07 8:08
‖
‖
10:18
‖
13:08
‖
14:28
‖
15:48
‖
17:03
‖
18:33
‖
‖
‖
‖
‖
Hirafu North
8:09
‖
‖
10:19
‖
13:09
‖
14:29
‖
15:49
‖
17:04
18:34
8:12
‖ 10:04
10:22
13:12
14:32
15:52
17:07
‖ 18:23
18:37
‖ 19:13
‖ 20:08
‖ 21:08
‖ 22:13
‖ 23:13
Driving School
Yamada Intersection
‖
‖
10:17
13:07
‖
14:27
‖
‖
15:47
17:02
‖
18:32
Log Village
8:13
‖ 8:39
10:23
‖ 11:19
13:13
‖ 13:44
14:33
‖ 15:14
15:53
‖ 16:34
17:08
18:24
18:38
19:14
20:09
21:09
22:14
23:14
‖ 8:15
‖ 8:42
‖ 10:07
‖ 10:25
‖ 11:22
‖ 13:15
‖ 13:47
‖ 14:35
‖ 15:17
‖ 15:55
‖ 16:37
‖ 17:10
18:25
‖ 18:40
19:15
20:10
21:10
22:15
23:15
Hirafu Intersection
‖
‖
‖ 10:15
‖
‖ 11:30
‖
‖
‖ 15:25
‖
‖ 20:12
‖ 21:12
‖ 22:17
‖ 23:17
18:28 NUS 18:30
‖ 18:43 NUS 19:00
‖ 19:17 19:18 NUS 19:35
20:13 NUS 20:30
21:13
22:18
23:18
Izumikyo
Tokyu Lodge
Hirafu Welcome Center Hirafu Gondola
▲NUS 8:00
8:18
▲NUS 8:40
8:50
★NUS 9:30
▲NUS 10:20
10:28
▲NUS 11:00
★NUS 11:40
▲NUS 12:30
‖ 13:18 ▲NUS 13:40
13:55
★NUS 14:20
14:38
▲NUS 14:50
▲NUS 15:30
‖ 15:58 ▲NUS 16:15
16:45
★NUS 17:00
‖ 17:13 NUS 17:35
8:05
‖
8:45
‖
9:35
10:25
‖
11:05
11:45
12:35
13:45
‖
14:25
‖
14:55
15:35
16:20
‖
17:05
17:40
18:35
19:05
19:40
20:35
8:08
‖ 8:22
8:48
‖ 8:51
9:38
10:28
11:48
12:38
13:48
15:38
16:23
17:43
18:38
19:08
19:43
20:38
11:50
12:40
13:50
14:30
15:00
15:40
16:25
‖ 16:46
17:08
11:10
‖ 14:42
14:58
10:30
‖ 13:56
14:28
9:40
‖ 10:32
11:08
8:50
17:10
17:45
18:40
19:10
19:45
20:40
Arrive Depart
Hirafu Intersection
Kabayama North
8:10
8:23
Milk Kobo
‖ 8:17 8:18 8:21 8:23 8:28
Kabayama Elementary School Higashiyama Pension Village Niseko Village Ski Centre
The Green Leaf Niseko Village Hilton Niseko Village
Higashiyama Pension Village Milk Kobo Hokuei Intersection Fujiyama
Annupuri Ski Resort Entrance Annupuri Ski Resort
Niseko Northerm Resort Annupuri Hotel Niseko Ikoi no Mura
Operation period
56
‖ 18:27
8:29
8:52
10:33 10:37
10:39
13:57
8:57
‖
9:47
11:17
11:57
12:47
8:30
8:58
10:38
10:40
11:18
11:58
9:01
‖ 9:05
9:48
8:31
9:51
10:41
10:41
11:21
12:01
8:33
9:03
9:07
9:53
10:43
10:43
11:23
12:03
12:53
8:35
9:08
9:10
9:58
10:48
10:45
11:28
12:08
14:43 14:49
16:47
13:57
‖
14:37
15:07
15:47
16:32
‖
17:17
17:52
18:47
19:17
19:52
12:48
13:58
14:50
15:08
14:01
‖ 14:10
14:38
12:51
14:41
14:51
15:11
14:03
14:12
14:43
14:53
15:13
20:47
15:48
16:33
17:53
18:48
19:18
19:53
20:48
16:36
‖ 17:00
17:18
15:51 15:53
17:21
17:56
18:51
19:21
19:56
16:38
17:02
17:23
17:58
18:53
19:23
19:58
12:58
14:08
14:15
14:48
14:55
15:18
20:53
15:58
16:43
17:05
17:28
18:03
18:58
19:28
20:03
20:58
20:51
8:30
9:10
10:00
10:50
11:30
12:10
13:00
14:10
14:50
15:20
16:00
16:45
17:30
18:05
19:00
19:30
20:05
21:00
8:31
9:11
10:01
10:51
11:31
12:11
13:01
14:11
14:51
15:21
16:01
16:46
17:31
18:06
19:01
19:31
20:06
21:01
8:34
9:14
10:04
10:54
11:34
12:14
13:04
14:14
14:54
15:24
16:04
16:49
17:34
18:09
19:04
19:34
20:09
21:04
8:35
9:15
10:05
10:55
11:35
12:15
13:05
14:15
14:55
15:25
16:05
16:50
17:35
8:38
9:18
10:08
10:58
11:38
12:18
13:08
14:18
14:58
15:28
16:08
16:53
17:38
18:13
19:08
19:38
20:13
21:08
8:42
9:22
10:12
11:02
11:42
12:22
13:12
14:22
15:02
15:32
16:12
16:57
17:42
18:17
19:12
19:42
20:17
21:12
8:44
9:24
10:14
11:04
11:44
12:24
13:14
14:24
15:04
15:34
16:14
16:59
17:44
18:19
19:14
19:44
20:19
21:14
9:25
10:15
11:05
11:45
12:25
13:15
14:25
15:05
15:35
16:15
17:00
17:45
18:20
19:15
19:45
20:20
21:15
8:45 Donan
Local Bus (Donan Bus):
Niseko
18:10
19:05
19:35
20:10
21:05
※: Schedule for 28 Dec 2012 - 6 Jan 2013 and 12 Jan - 14 Jan, 2 Feb, 3 Feb, 9 Feb - 11 Feb.
Year-round; however, the above timetable is valid only from 14 Dec 2012 to 10 Mar 2013.
Local Bus (Niseko Bus):
1 Dec 2012 - 31 Mar 2013
NUS
Niseko United Shuttle:
Night
Kutchan Night Go:
15 Dec 2011 - 23 Mar 2013 ★: Operates daily from 23 Nov 2012 to 7 Apr 2013 and from 27 Apr to 6 May 2013; and Sturdays and Sundays from 13 Apr to 21 Apr 2013. ▲: Operates daily from 8 Dec to 14 Dec 2012 and 24 Mar to 7 Apr 2013. 1 Dec 2012 - 31 Mar 2013
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