Annupuri is about 2.5 to 3 hours from New Chitose Airport (CTS) by bus, depending on road conditions. There are several easy ways to get here: pick the one that suits your flight, your budget and your group.
How to get here? The options
Direct bus with us
The simplest way to get to Annupuri
We book it for you
Other buses
Regular line needs no booking
Regular line runs all year, ski bus from December to March
Train
Plan it on Japan Travel
Runs regularly to Niseko Station, then pick-up or Nikotto Bus
Private transfer
Usually from around ¥45,000
Contact us
Rental car
Delivery to the lodge possible for local trips
Contact us
Direct bus from New Chitose Airport to Annupuri
We can book the direct Hokkaido Resort Liner bus for you, from New Chitose Airport to Annupuri. Once your stay is booked, tell us your flight and we arrange your seat. You will find all the details, plus our free pick-up from the bus stop, on our Airport Bus & Pick-up page.
Other buses from Sapporo and New Chitose Airport
More buses run from Sapporo Station and New Chitose Airport. Chuo Bus operates both a ski bus from Chitose Airport and Sapporo Station, from December to March, and a regular line (only from Sapporo Station). The regular line runs all year and needs no booking.
Trains to Niseko
We can book the direct Hokkaido Resort Liner bus for you, from New Chitose Airport to Annupuri. Once your stay is booked, tell us your flight and we arrange your seat. You will find all the details, plus our free pick-up from the bus stop, on our Airport Bus & Pick-up page.
Private transfers
Many companies offer private transfers from New Chitose Airport. Our partner usually charges from around ¥45,000. Contact us to book.
Flying to Sapporo New Chitose Airport
New Chitose Airport has many flights from across Japan and Asia, so it is easy to reach from Japan or from overseas. Airlines serving it include Japan Airlines, EVA Air, Korean Air, Air China, AirAsia, Cathay Pacific and Thai Airways. New for winter 2026-27: United Airlines flies nonstop from San Francisco and Air Canada from Vancouver, three times a week.
Renting a car
You can rent a car at the airport with companies such as Toyota Rent a Car and Nippon Rent-a-Car, or with a local company. Contact us and we will give you a local contact. The car can even be delivered to the lodge. You need a valid international driving permit, and in winter we recommend a four-wheel-drive car with snow tyres.
Local tip: getting around Niseko
For short trips around Niseko, use the shuttle buses in winter to reach the other resorts.
All year, the Nikotto on-demand bus can take you to the nearest town, with convenience stores and supermarkets.
Getting here: your questions
About 2.5 to 3 hours by bus, depending on road conditions.
Yes. Once your stay is booked, we can book the direct Hokkaido Resort Liner bus for you.
Yes. In winter, we pick you up free of charge in the Annupuri area and at Niseko station, if you tell us at least 24 hours in advance. In summer, the pick-up from Niseko station has an extra fee.
Yes. Contact us and we will put you in touch with a local company.
Plan your stay
Book your stay, then add your transfer, lessons and equipment.