Niseko United is the name of the combined four ski areas of Hanazono, Hirafu, Niseko Village and Annupuri. These ski areas are connected at the top of the mountain via the top ski lifts.
At the base of each ski area is a distinct village.
There are shuttle bus services opearting within each village and between the villages and Kutchan Town:
- Niseko United – runs in both directions connecting the four ski resort base area Annupuri - Niseko Village - Hirafu - Hanazono.
- Hirafu Shuttle Bus – multiple routes operating connecting the different neighbourhoods of Hirafu and the Hirafu ski lifts
- Kutchan Night Bus - evening service running in both directions connecting Hirafu and Kutchan town
- Hanazono Shuttle Bus – runs in a loop connecting Hirafu with Hanazono
- Niseko Village Shuttle Bus - runs in both directions connecting Niseko Village and Kutchan town
- Niseko Bus - runs in both directions connecting Niseko Village, Hirafu and Kutchan town
- Niseko Area Circuit Bus - runs in a large circuit connecting Niseko Town Train Station, Niseko Village, Annupuri, Moiwa and Konbu Onsen
Niseko United Shuttle Bus
If you have a Niseko United lift pass, you can ride this bus for free and if not, you can pay a small fee to the driver.
The bus fare for each stop is usually displayed on a billboard at the front of the bus, so please try to have your fare ready when you get off.
Hirafu Shuttle Bus
- Passengers with large luggage (e.g. suitcase) may not board
- Dates and hours may change due to weather & road conditions or lift operating hours
Kutchan Night Bus
Free evening bus services between Hirafu and Kutchan.
- Buses will only stop at designated stops.
Hanazono Shuttle Bus
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Niseko Village Shuttle Bus
Scheduled Niseko Village shuttle between Niseko Village and Kutchan town opearting during the day time.
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Niseko Bus
Public bus services between Niseko Village, Niseko Hirafu and Kutchan.
- Buses will only stop at designated stops.
- Fare to be paid on the bus
Niseko Area Circuit Bus
Public bus services connecting Niseko Town Train Station, Niseko Village, Annupuri, Moiwa and Konbu Onsen.
- Buses will only stop at designated stops.
- Fare to be paid on the bus
2025-26 Timetable and Route Map
All information is correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of writing. As details and operation of the service may be subject to change, please double check the details with the service provider.