Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort Line （Reservation Capacity System - Unreserved Seats）
◆Notice
Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort will be changing to a reservation system from the 2024 operation.
About Reservations for the Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort Buses
Due to a lack of snow, the reservation opening date for the Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort Line has not been decided yet.
Please note that the reservation opening date will be determined once operations have been confirmed. Thank you for your understanding.
Updates will be posted on the Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort and Hokkaido Chuo Bus websites.
*Visit the Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort website here:
https://www.sapporo-kokusai.jp/en/access/
*Visit the Hokkaido Chuo Bus website here:
https://teikan.chuo-bus.co.jp/en/course/12403
If the bus is full, you will not be able to board.When reserving the outbound bus, please note that you must also reserve the return bus. (If you do not reserve the return bus, you may not be able to board if the bus is full.)
In addition, this bus is a reservation capacity system (unreserved seats). You may be assigned an extra seat.
Please be sure to board from the reserved stop. (You may not be able to board from stops other than the reserved stop.)
*Reservations will begin in November. (We will announce the details on the Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort website and Hokkaido Chuo Bus website as soon as they are decided.)
*How to make a reservation
1. Make a reservation through the Chuo Bus Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort website
・Payment can be made by credit card (JCB, VISA, MASTER, AMEX). (Agency: Premium Hokkaido)
・After payment is completed, you will receive an email with the voucher attached, so please hand over a printed copy when boarding. You can also show the screen of your mobile phone.
・If you are using a ski bus pack ticket for children, junior high school students, or seniors, please also show proof of age (such as a copy of your passport) on the day of boarding.
・If you are unable to use a credit card, please inform the reservation company in advance. You can pay by cash (Japanese yen only) on the bus on the day of boarding. IC cards cannot be used.
2. Make a reservation by phone
Reservations can be made by calling Hokkaido Chuo Bus Sapporo Terminal Navi Dial 0570-200-600.
*Note
Reservations and ticket purchases cannot be made at the Chuo Bus and Jotetsu Bus counters. Tickets must be purchased and exchanged on the bus.
For information on events at the ski resort, please check the Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort website.(https://www.sapporo-kokusai.jp/en/)
*To change or cancel your reserved bus or the number of people, please access the link page included in the reservation email before 5pm on the day before your trip.
*Please note that after payment, changes or cancellations cannot be made after 5pm on the day before your trip. A 100% cancellation fee will be charged.
*If the trip is cancelled through no fault of yours (such as bad weather or the ski resort being closed due to lack of snow), we will provide a full refund.
| Operation Period | Dec 1, 2024 - May 6, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Duration | Sapporo Station - Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort / 1 hours 37 min Makomanai Subway Station - Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort / 1 hours Jozankei jinja mae - Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort / 30 min |
For reservations made online
Please refer to the following for information on operating status.
Hokkaido Chuo Bus suspension information (Only in Japanese)
https://www.chuo-bus.co.jp/support/stop/
*Seats are unreserved. (Reservations are required)
*Seats may be extra seats.
*If the bus is full, you will not be able to board. Thank you for your understanding.
*The start and end dates of the season may change depending on the snowfall, so please contact us for details.
*The bus may be delayed due to traffic congestion or bad weather. Please be aware of the transfer times to other means of transportation.
*Ski and snowboard boots are not permitted on board. If you bring skis or snowboards, please put them in a special case. We appreciate your cooperation as this may cause damage to luggage in the trunk.
Please make sure that any skis or snowboards that we have entrusted to you are yours before taking them with you.
Please note that we cannot be held responsible for any mix-ups or other issues.
*For buses bound for Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort, you cannot get off at any stops along the way until the final stop.
*For buses bound for Sapporo, you cannot get on at any stops other than Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort.
| Sapporo Station ⇔Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort | ||
|---|---|---|
| One-way | Adult | ¥1,800 |
| Child | ¥900 | |
| Makomanai Subway Station⇔Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort | ||
| One-way | Adult | ¥1,600 |
| Child | ¥800 | |
| Jozankei jinja mae⇔Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort | ||
| One-way | Adult | ¥1,100 |
| Child | ¥550 | |
*Prices include tax.
*There are no round-trip discounts.
*Unless otherwise noted, child fare applies to whom are between ages of 6-11 on the date the ticket is issued. Under the age of 5, when a seat is not required, there is no charge for one child per one adult.
Ski bus pack ticket
If you are using a ski bus pack ticket for children, junior high/high school students, or seniors, please present proof of age (a copy of your passport, etc.) on the day of boarding.
| Ticket type | Available for | Release price |
|---|---|---|
| Ski bus pack ticket (Adult) | 18-59 years old | 7,800 yen |
| Ski bus pack ticket (Children) | 6 to 11 years old | 4,000 yen |
| Junior High and High School Student Ski bus pack ticket | 12 to 17 years old | 6,000 yen |
| Senior Ski bus pack ticket | 60 years old and over | 7,300 yen |
*Children under 6 years old who do not occupy a seat are free of charge. However, there is only one free infant per adult.
*Ski bus pack ticket contents: round-trip bus ticket + ski resort lift ticket (1-day ticket) Can ride Sapporo Daiichi Kanko Bus and Jotetsu Bus.
*Credit cards and electronic money cannot be used on the bus. Credit card payment is possible when reserving from the website.
*Place of sale: On the bus
*Lift tickets can be exchanged on days other than the purchase date.
*An additional 500 yen deposit is required when exchanging your lift ticket at the ski resort counter.
*Ski bus pack tickets are valid for the duration of the ski bus operation.
*Senior pack, primary school and junior high/high school student ski bus pack ticket users must bring proof of age (such as a copy of their passport).
Please show your voucher to the staff on the bus and receive your ski package ticket. At that time, the staff will circle the departure time for your return trip.
Regular period: 12/1 (Sun) - 3/31 (Mon)
【Everyday】
Operates every day from 1st December (Sun) to 31st March (Mon)
【Saturday / Sunday A】
Operates on weekends and holidays from 1st December (Sun) to 30th March (Sun) and from 9th December (Mon) to 10th January (Fri)
【Saturday / Sunday B】
Operates on weekends and holidays from 1st December (Sun) to 30th March (Sun) and from 25th December (Wed) to 31st December (Tue), 2nd January (Thu), and 3rd January (Fri)
*On 31st December (Tue) and 1st January (Wed), departure times from Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort will be 15:00, 15:15, 15:30, 15:45, 16:00, and 16:15.
| Sapporo Daiichi Kanko Bus |
Jotetsu Bus | Sapporo Daiichi Kanko Bus |
Jotetsu Bus | Jotetsu Bus | Sapporo Daiichi Kanko Bus |
Operating company |
Sapporo Daiichi Kanko Bus |
Jotetsu Bus | Jotetsu Bus | Sapporo Daiichi Kanko Bus |
Sapporo Daiichi Kanko Bus |
Jotetsu Bus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| every day | every day | every day | every day | Saturday and Sunday A |
Saturday and Sunday B |
Operation period |
every day | Saturday and Sunday A |
every day | Saturday and Sunday B |
every day | every day |
| Operating company : Sapporo Daiichi Kanko Bus / Jotetsu Bus | ||||||||||||
| 7:15 | 7:45 | 8:15 | 8:45 | 9:15 | 9:45 | Keio Plaza Hotel Sapporo | 17:07 | 17:37 | 18:07 | 18:22 | 18:37 | 19:07 |
| 7:30 | 8:00 | 8:30 | 9:00 | 9:30 | 10:00 | Sapporo Station North Exit (Return journey: Sapporo Station South Exit) |
17:02 | 17:32 | 18:02 | 18:17 | 18:32 | 19:02 |
| 7:39 | 8:09 | 8:39 | 9:09 | 9:39 | 10:09 | Odori Nishi 1-chome (Odori Park) | 16:58 | 17:28 | 17:58 | 18:13 | 18:28 | 18:58 |
| 7:45 | 8:15 | 8:45 | 9:15 | 9:45 | 10:15 | Sapporo Tokyu REI Hotel | 16:52 | 17:22 | 17:52 | 18:07 | 18:22 | 18:52 |
| 8:07 | 8:37 | 9:07 | 9:37 | 10:07 | 10:37 | Makomanai Subway Station | 16:30 | 17:00 | 17:30 | 17:45 | 18:00 | 18:30 |
| 8:37 | 9:07 | 9:37 | 10:07 | 10:37 | 11:07 | Jozankei jinja mae | 16:00 | 16:30 | 17:00 | 17:15 | 17:30 | 18:00 |
| 8:38 | 9:08 | 9:38 | 10:08 | 10:38 | 11:08 | Jozankei yu no machi | 15:59 | 16:29 | 16:59 | 17:14 | 17:29 | 17:59 |
| 8:39 | 9:09 | 9:39 | 10:09 | 10:39 | 11:09 | Jozankei Daiichi Hotel mae | 15:58 | 16:28 | 16:58 | 17:13 | 17:28 | 17:58 |
| 9:07 | 9:37 | 10:07 | 10:37 | 11:07 | 11:37 | Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort | ※15:30 | ※16:00 | ※16:30 | ※16:45 | ※17:00 | ※17:30 |
First ski period: 11/22 (Fri) - 11/30 (Sat)
Spring period: 4/1 (Tue) - 5/6 (Tue, holiday)
【Everyday 〇】
Operates every day from 11/22 (Fri) - 11/30 (Sat) and 4/1 (Tue) - 5/6 (Tue, holiday)
(11/22 - 11/26... Operates by Daiichi Kanko Bus, 11/27 - 11/30... Operates by Jotetsu Bus)
(4/1 - 4/18... Operates by Daiichi Kanko Bus, 4/19 - 5/6... Operates by Jotetsu Bus)
【Weekends and holidays ☆】
Operates on weekends and holidays from 11/23 (Sat) - 11/30 (Sat) and on weekends and Operates every day from 4/1 (Tue) - 4/6 (Sun) and Japanese holidays from 4/12 (Sat) - 4/20 (Sun)
(November...Operates by Daiichi Kanko Bus, April...Operates by Jotetsu Bus)
| Sapporo Daiichi Kanko Bus / Jotetsu Bus |
Sapporo Daiichi Kanko Bus / Jotetsu Bus |
Operating company |
Sapporo Daiichi Kanko Bus / Jotetsu Bus |
Sapporo Daiichi Kanko Bus / Jotetsu Bus |
||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekends and holidays ☆ | every day | Operation period |
Weekends and holidays ☆ | every day | ||||||||
| Operating company : Sapporo Daiichi Kanko Bus / Jotetsu Bus | ||||||||||||
| 7:45 | 8:45 | Keio Plaza Hotel Sapporo | 17:07 | 18:07 | ||||||||
| 8:00 | 9:00 | Sapporo Station North Exit (Return journey: Sapporo Station South Exit) |
17:02 | 18:02 | ||||||||
| 8:09 | 9:09 | Odori Nishi 1-chome (Odori Park) | 16:58 | 17:58 | ||||||||
| 8:15 | 9:15 | Sapporo Tokyu REI Hotel | 16:52 | 17:52 | ||||||||
| 8:37 | 9:37 | Makomanai Subway Station | 16:30 | 17:30 | ||||||||
| 9:07 | 10:07 | Jozankei jinja mae | 16:00 | 17:00 | ||||||||
| 9:08 | 10:08 | Jozankei yu no machi | 15:59 | 16:59 | ||||||||
| 9:09 | 10:09 | Jozankei Daiichi Hotel mae | 15:58 | 16:58 | ||||||||
| 9:37 | 10:37 | Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort | 15:30 | 16:30 | ||||||||
Schedule Calendar
| SUN | MON | TUE | WED | THU | FRI | SAT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
| 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
| 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 |
| 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 |
| 29 | 30 | 31 | ||||
※Days shown in color are operating days.
Special Notes
*Operating on the Niseko Bus Co., Sapporo Daiichi Sightseeing Bus.
*Please note that arrival may be delayed due to traffic congestion or adverse weather conditions. Please allow ample time for transfers to other modes of transportation.
*Please note that operation may be suspended due to disasters or other unforeseeable conditions. Please confirm operation conditions in advance.
◆Regarding the Handling of Personal Information
We will handle and protect the personal information of those who have inquired as follows. Please read and agree to the following before applying.
Purpose of Use
The personal information you have provided will be used for the purposes listed below and will not be used beyond the scope of these purposes.
For our privacy policy and the handling of personal information, please refer to our Hokkaido Chuo Bus website (https://www.chuo-bus.co.jp/company/privacy/) for details. (Only in Japanese)
