NISEKO SKI HOLIDAYS JAPAN

Monday, 11 June 2007

GETTING THERE

NISEKO JAPAN

From Australia, fly to Sapporo Airport on the island of Hokkaido. Airport name is “Sapporo Chitose Airport (CTS)”.

Easiest way is to do a search via Zuji or other similar online booking agents, many airlines service the Japanese market however JAL and Qantas will provide the most direct flights.  JAL flights may have a Tokyo stop over and when this occurs most of their fares include accommodation at no extra cost.   Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific service this route however their flights are much longer but you may be able to do a stop over in Singapore or Hong Kong. 

Some Flights Are:

• JAL & Qantas Fly to Tokyo Narita switching to Tokyo Henenda which is a 75 minute bus ride, overnight at airport hotel and fly to Sapporo next day arriving around 9:00am to 2:30pm depending on your fights.

• Jetstar International now fly to Osaka and from there you can book an internal flight to and from Sapporo Chitose.  Searching the net this way you can save some money however if your carrying ski gear the weight restrictions on Jetstar can be a problem as they are smaller planes.

Passengers arriving at Sapporo/Chitose airport have the choice of about three bus companies that take you to the Niseko Ski area.  We recommend Whiteliner / Goodsports who have a desk and pick up service at the airport between the JAL and ANA arrival gates.

The bus ride to Niseko is about two hours and there may be a stop but not always.  The bus stops at the Hirafu Welcome Centre and then travels on to the Higashiyama Prince Hotel.  From here you can either use a Taxi or Shuttle bus to where you are staying or in most cases you will be picked up by staff from your lodgings.

Travel around Niseko is easy with a local shuttle in Hirafu and a regular bus service between the main resorts.  There is also a free bus in the evenings into Kutchan if you want to do some shopping or to visit one of the many Restaurants. 

A Mountain Multiservice Company