Itinerary Reference:

07:30 Meet at Sapporo New Otani Hotel, address: 1‑1, Nishi 1‑chome, Kita 2‑jo, Chuo‑ku, Sapporo. Our staff holding the 【Hokkaido Resort Liner】 sign will be waiting in the lobby. Please inform the staff of your name.

07:40 Meet at Keio Plaza Hotel Sapporo, address: 2‑1, Nishi 7‑chome, Kita 5‑jo, Chuo‑ku, Sapporo. Our staff will greet you in the lobby. Please wait in the hotel lobby.

07:50 Meet at Sapporo Prince Hotel, address: Nishi 11‑chome, Minami 2‑jo, Chuo‑ku, Sapporo. Our staff will greet you in the lobby. Please wait in the hotel lobby.

08:05 Meet at Mercure Sapporo Hotel, address: 2‑4, Nishi 2‑chome, Minami 4‑jo, Chuo‑ku, Sapporo. Our staff will greet you in the lobby. Please wait in the hotel lobby.

08:10 Meet at Sapporo Tokyu REI Hotel, address: 1, Nishi 5‑chome, Minami 4‑jo, Chuo‑ku, Sapporo. Our staff will greet you in the lobby. Please wait in the hotel lobby.

*Please arrive at the above meeting points 10‑15 minutes before the departure time.

11:05 Hirafu Welcome Center, Please go to the Hokkaido Resort Liner service counter on the 1st floor of the Hirafu Welcome Center to collect your lift ticket.

11:20 Niseko Grand Hirafu Ski Resort, 【.Base】Please stop by the lift ticket booth called ".Base" at Grand Hirafu and pick up your lift ticket.

11:35 4 hours, Niseko Grand Hirafu Ski Resort, Enjoy skiing. ※The return bus (departing from Hirafu Welcome Center to Sapporo city area) departs at 16:30. Please make sure not to miss the bus. (Please gather 10 minutes before departure.)

16:30 Board the bus

19:45 Arrive back at hotel in Sapporo city area

*Itinerary is subject to change depending on traffic and weather conditions.

Trip Highlights

Direct round‑trip bus transfer from Sapporo, all transport included, hassle‑free and worry‑free travel

6 hours of unlimited lift access, flexible skiing duration with maximum freedom on the snow

Diverse slopes for all levels, from beginner practice to expert challenges, all in one place

Dedicated comfortable lift design, beginners can ride with peace of mind and easily get up the mountain

On clear days, enjoy stunning panoramic views of Mt. Yotei and Uchiura Bay with vast, breathtaking scenery

Top‑quality fluffy powder snow, less prone to injury on falls, super safe skiing experience

2026 Hokkaido winter skiing top pick! Book the Niseko Grand Hirafu Ski Resort 6‑hour lift pass with direct round‑trip bus from Sapporo. No need to drive or transfer — easily reach Japan's premier winter resort destination. As one of the four major ski areas in Niseko, located in the Hirafu district of Kutchan Town, covering up to 1.35 million square metres, renowned for world‑class quality powder snow and diverse slope designs, it is a must‑visit destination for beginners and seasoned skiers alike — enjoy the exhilarating fun of gliding across the winter snow.

The ski resort boasts an exceptionally comprehensive ski facility, equipped with two major ski centres and high‑speed 8‑seater lifts, complemented by the dedicated Ace Family Quad lift, with uphill speed adjustable down to 0.8 m/s, providing a smooth and comfortable ride that greatly eases beginners' fear of riding — safe for the whole family, young and old. Glide down from the lift summit at 940 metres above sea level, feeling the thrill of high‑altitude snow riding and experiencing the romantic atmosphere of powder snow drifting in the wind.

The ski resort has exceptionally abundant slope resources, perfectly catering to all ski groups. Beginners can take on the 2,883‑metre‑long Holiday long gentle slope route to steadily practise skiing techniques; intermediate skiers are suited to the continuous long cruising slopes for a free‑flowing ride; advanced experts can tackle the dynamic steep slope routes with a maximum gradient of 30 degrees to experience the thrill of extreme skiing. The vast snowfield is covered in thick, fluffy powder snow — even if you fall, you're unlikely to get injured, so you can safely and freely explore all kinds of slopes.

A diverse range of ski lessons is open for the whole family to register — suitable for family trips, group outings with friends, or solo skiing adventures. On clear days, you can also take in the majestic mountain views of Mt. Yotei and the vast seascape of Uchiura Bay all at once, with mountain, sea and snow scenery beautifully interwoven. No complicated planning needed — one pass to enjoy a top‑tier ski resort to the fullest, immerse yourself in the superb powder snow charm of Niseko, and create unforgettable Hokkaido winter memories!

Niseko Grand Hirafu Ski Resort Map