Rusutsu Resort is the largest winter resort in Hokkaido, with magnificent scenery and the best powder snow. With 37 slopes, each with their own unique characteristics, not only for beginners but also for intermediate and advanced skiers, there is plenty to do and see, including dog sledding and snowmobiling adventures!
There are two accommodation facilities: Rusutsu Resort Hotel & Convention and The Westin Rusutsu Resort, both of which offer a comfortable stay with high-quality Hokkaido cuisine.
Guests staying at Rusutsu Resort, about a two-hour bus ride from New Chitose Airport or Sapporo, should get off the bus in front of the North Wing of the Rusutsu Resort Hotel & Convention or in front of The Westin Rusutsu Resort. Both are within reach of your tourist destination.
The following is a detailed explanation of how to get to Rusutsu Resort from the main locations in Hokkaido.
Texto y foto: Nobuhiro Kawashima
Content
1: Access from New Chitose Airport to Rusutsu Resort: Big Runs bus service for guests staying at Rusutsu Resort
2: Access from New Chitose Airport to Rusutsu Resort: Resort Liner
3: Access from Sapporo to Rusutsu Resort: Free shuttle bus "Rusutsu"
4: Access from Niseko to Rusutsu Resort
5: Access from Kutchan to Rusutsu Resort
1: Access from New Chitose Airport to Rusutsu Resort: Big Runs bus service for guests staying at Rusutsu Resort
Big Runs is an exclusive bus service for guests staying at official Rusutsu Resort hotels. There is a fee to ride the bus. It is necessary to book at least seven days in advance. It is recommended to book in advance if you plan to stay in any of the official hotels.
Big Runs bus immediately before departure
Before heading to the bus stop at New Chitose Airport, be sure to go to the meeting place inside the Domestic Terminal Building or International Terminal Building to sign up for the bus service. The domestic and international terminal buildings are separate and it takes more than 10 minutes to walk from one to the other, but you can come and go with your indoor luggage cart.
There are several bus stops. Tourist buses arrive one after another.
You can hire the bus service 20 minutes before departure if you arrive on a domestic flight and 15 minutes before if you arrive on an international flight. After checking in, be sure to return to the meeting place at the designated location before heading to the bus stop. A staff member will guide you.
The following information explains how to get to the meeting place for passengers arriving on domestic flights, following the instructions for passengers arriving on international flights.
For passengers arriving on domestic flights: Please go to the reception desk in front of arrival gate 5 on the ground floor of the terminal building.
The Big Runs counter on the ground floor of the Domestic Terminal building is the place to sign up for the Big Runs bus service. The counter is located in front of Arrival Gate 5, one of five arrival gates on the same floor. If you exit through any of the other four doors, you must walk up to the counter.
Arrival gate 5, on the left, is opposite the counter on the right, right next to the airport information desk.
There are several brochures about Rusutsu Resort.
The Big Runs counter is located opposite Arrival Gate 5, which is easy to find as it is located right next to the airport information desk. If you exit from arrival gate 4, turn left and continue 100 meters, and you will see the counter on your right. Be careful not to get confused on the way as there are many other travel agency counters etc.
From arrival gates 1, 2 and 3, you need to walk a longer distance. Immediately after going through one of these gates, turn left and continue until you find the counters of the car rental agency, where you will then exit the building into the area along the bus/taxi lane. Look for and follow the yellow path that leads to the Arrivals Hall on the south side.
Follow the yellow path that leads to the Arrivals Hall on the south side.
Go past the taxi rank and continue to the place where there is a crowd of people. Right next to the venue is the door leading to the Arrivals Hall on the south side.
Keep going a little further until you find another place where there is another door that leads inside the building. Just inside the gate is Arrival Gate 4, from where you can proceed to the Large Racing Counter as described above. Expect to take 10-15 minutes for the entire trip, especially if you have a lot of luggage.
Please note that you have to sign up for the bus service at least 20 minutes before departure. Since the arrival gate you use depends on the flight, please give yourself plenty of time to schedule your bus trip.
For passengers arriving on international flights: From the arrival gate, go down one floor to the ground floor of the terminal building.
The Big Runs reception desk is located on the ground floor of the International Terminal building. To go down one floor from the second floor where the international arrivals gate is located, walk past Customs and use the elevator on your right. Make sure not to get confused as there are many other counters operated by bus companies and travel agencies on the second floor.
Turn right as you exit the international arrivals gate. (You will enter through the door shown in the photo).
After baggage claim and other procedures, you will exit the restricted access area through the arrival gate and head to your right. Go past Lawson's Convenience Store before using an elevator behind you to the right to go down to the ground floor.
On the ground floor, go to the information desk in the center of the building. Right next to a nearby smoking room is the meeting place, which is marked with a pink sign in English. It can be a bit difficult to find as there is no counter there. Make sure you arrive at least 15 minutes before the departure of the bus you are going to take. It takes about 5 minutes to get there from the Arrivals gate.
The meeting place is marked with this sign written in English, Korean, and Traditional/Simplified Chinese to ensure that passengers from abroad can understand it.
Bus service period
Available every day when the ski resort is open
Travel time to the ski resort
Acceso a Rusutsu Resort Hotel & Convention
From New Chitose Airport Domestic Terminal: about 120 minutes
From New Chitose Airport International Terminal: around 130 minutes
Acceso a The Westin Rusutsu Resort
From New Chitose Airport Domestic Terminal: about 130 minutes
From New Chitose Airport International Terminal: about 140 minutes
Reservations
Advance reservations are required.
Reservations are required before 6:00 p.m. at least seven days before the planned departure. (You may still be able to make a reservation after this deadline, depending on seat availability.)
If you are staying overnight at accommodation facilities other than Rusutsu Resort, or arriving for a day trip, we recommend using the Resort Liner bus service.
*As of October 2019
*Service periods and other information are subject to change. Check the official website for details and updates on the service period, hours, fees, etc.
2: Access from New Chitose Airport to Rusutsu Resort: Resort Liner
The following is an explanation of Resort Liner, another direct bus service from New Chitose Airport to Rusutsu Resort, including rules for passengers as well as detailed access information.
Follow the instructions of the staff member to get to the bus stop and board the bus.
This Niseko-bound bus stops at Rusutsu Resort before arriving at the terminal. Advance reservations are required, but you can still use the service even if you're not staying overnight.
Those using the bus for a day trip can only get on and off the bus at Rusutsu Resort Hotel & Convention, not The Westin Rusutsu Resort.
At New Chitose Airport, please make sure to arrive at the designated meeting place at the Domestic Terminal or International Terminal to register for the shuttle bus, rather than going directly to the bus stop as you would for the shuttle bus Big Runs. .
Passengers arriving on domestic and international flights are requested to arrive at the meeting location at least 15 minutes prior to the departure of the bus.
Please note that the meeting location is different than the Big Runs bus service, as explained below.
For passengers arriving on domestic flights: To hire the bus service, go to the tourist information desk for domestic flights located on the ground floor of the terminal building.
The Resort Liner Bus Service Reception Desk is located between Arrival Gates 4 and 5 on the ground floor of the Domestic Terminal Building. The counter is marked with an orange Hokkaido Resort Liner sign to distinguish it from the counters of other travel agencies, etc., lined up nearby.
After passing through arrival gate 4, turn left and continue walking for about two minutes. In the case of arrival gate 5, turn right and continue for approximately one minute. If you leave from arrival gate 1, 2 or 3, you will need to walk further as mentioned above. Be sure to give yourself plenty of time when scheduling your bus trip.
Several travel agency counters are next to each other. The reception desk is marked with an orange sign.
For passengers arriving on international flights: The meeting place is right in front of the arrival gate on the second floor of the international terminal building.
The Resort Liner bus service reception desk is located on the second floor of the International Terminal building. After exiting the restricted access area through the Arrivals gate, turn left and keep walking until you come to a place where there are several tour desks together. Please proceed to the counter marked HOKKAIDO RESORT LINER in English. It takes a minute or two to get there after exiting the Arrivals Gate.
Please note that the meeting place is subject to change, so please check the official website of the bus company for the latest information.
Those signs are also written in English, Korean, and Chinese.
Bus service period
From December 1, 2019 to April 3, 2020
Travel time to the ski resort
Acceso a Rusutsu Resort Hotel & Convention
From New Chitose Airport Domestic Terminal: around 125 minutes
From New Chitose Airport International Terminal: about 115 minutes
Acceso a The Westin Rusutsu Resort
From New Chitose Airport Domestic Terminal: about 130 minutes
From New Chitose Airport International Terminal: about 120 minutes
Reservations
reservations required
*As of March 2019
*Service periods and other information are subject to change. Check the official website for details and updates on the service period, hours, fees, etc.
3: Access from Sapporo to Rusutsu Resort: Free shuttle bus "Rusutsu"
From Sapporo to Rusutsu Resort, the free bus service "Rusutsu" is available, which takes 120 minutes. Other options include the Resort Liner direct paid bus service linking major Sapporo city hotels to Rusutsu Resort, and another service between Sapporo Station Terminal and Toyako Onsen via Rusutsu Resort. The free bus service “Rusutsu” is explained below.
The Rusutsu bus service is free, making it a great value.
It is necessary to make a reservation to use the "Rusutsu" bus service. Not only guests of Rusutsu Resort, but also those who arrive for a day trip and want a bus service just to access a ski resort can use this bus service.
Hop on the bus in front of Kamori Building 3, which is about a two-minute walk from Sapporo JR/subway station.
After leaving JR Sapporo Station via the South Exit, head diagonally to the right and you will see the Sapporo Daimaru Department Store on your right and a police box on your left. Keep walking and you will see a silver building with a Yomiuri Shimbun sign across the street in front of you and to the left and another silver building, ASTY 45, further behind.
The Yomiuri Shimbun building, in front, and the ASTY 45 building, on the right
At the Kita 5/Nishi 4 junction. Use the crosswalk on the front right or left of the photo.
Use the Kita 5/Nishi 4 junction at a green light to get to the side of the Yomiuri Shimbun building. Go straight ahead with the Yomiuri Shimbun building on your left and you will soon see a Lawson's store on your left. The building with the Lawson store is Kamori Building 3. The bus will arrive in front of the building.
The building with a Lawson convenience store
It is necessary to make a reservation in advance for this bus service. Unless you make a reservation before 17:00 the day before your planned trip, you will not be allowed to board the bus.
Bus service period
Available every day when the ski resort is open
Travel time to the ski resort
Acceso a Rusutsu Resort Hotel & Convention
From Sapporo (Kamori Building 3): around 120 minutes
Acceso a The Westin Rusutsu Resort
From Sapporo (Kamori Building 3): around 130 minutes
Reservations
Advance reservation is required.
Reservation is required before 17:00 the day before your planned trip.
*As of October 2019
*Service periods and other information are subject to change. Check the official website for details and updates on the service period, hours, fees, etc.
4: Access from Niseko to Rusutsu Resort
As the bus service between Niseko, an internationally renowned winter resort, and Rusutsu Resort has limited capacity, it is only available by reservation and only for a limited period. Niseko is home to several large-scale ski slopes at the foot of Mount Niseko Annupuri, and the bus stops at three of the slopes, adjacent hotels, etc.
Travel time varies depending on the starting point and ranges from 60 to 100 minutes. The Rusutsu Resort Terminal is in front of the North Wing of the Rusutsu Resort Hotel & Convention. The following information describes the three ski slopes where the bus stops.
In front of the north wing of Rusutsu Resort Hotel & Convention
(Photo by Akira Tsujino)
The Niseko Annupuri International Ski Area features a ski slope with large and wide pistes. The bus arrives at the nearby Niseko Northern Resort Annupuri hotel and stops at the Niseko Annupuri bus stand near the Niseko Annupuri International Ski Area before heading to the next area.
Niseko Village Ski Resort features a slope with many long runs, including some that meander through primeval forest. The bus stops at two hotels directly connected to the ski field. The bus arrives at the Green Leaf Hotel and then stops at Hilton Niseko Village before heading up the next slope.
Niseko Grand Hirafu Ski Resort is the largest ski slope in the Niseko area and looks like a winter resort town thanks to its abundant accommodation and dining facilities. The bus stops at the Hirafu Welcome Desk in front of the Hirafu Welcome Center, which is close to the ski field, and at the Hirafu Crossroads bus stop near the entrance to this area.
There are bus stops set up by various bus companies in front of the Welcome Center.
(Photo by Akira Tsujino)
Travel time to Rusutsu Resort
From Niseko Annupuri international ski area: about 100 minutes
From Niseko Village Ski Resort: around 90 minutes
From Niseko Grand Hirafu Ski Resort: about 60 minutes
Bus service period
From December 13, 2019 to March 8, 2020
Time required to ski resorts
Time required for Rusutsu Resort Hotel & Convention
From Niseko Annupuri international ski area: about 100 minutes
From Niseko Village Ski Resort: around 90 minutes
From Niseko Grand Hirafu Ski Resort: about 60 minutes
Reservations
Reservations are required (Donan Bus Kutchan Office TEL: 0136-22-1558)
*Service periods and other information are subject to change. Check the official website for details and updates on the service period, hours, fees, etc.
5: Access from Kutchan to Rusutsu Resort
To visit Rusutsu Resort by train, it is convenient to use the local bus service from JR Kutchan Station. This route is best if you also visit other tourist spots like Otaru and Yoichi by public transportation. This bus stops at Rusutsu Resort Hotel & Convention, but not at The Westin Rusutsu Resort.
The bus ride takes about 56 minutes. There are no reservations for this fixed-route bus and the service runs year-round.
Bus service period
Available all year
Travel time to ski resorts
Travel time to Rusutsu Resort Hotel & Convention
From JR Kutchan Station: around 56 minutes
Reservations
reservations not required
*As of March 2019
*Service periods and other information are subject to change. Check the official website for details and updates on the service period, hours, fees, etc.
Rusutsu Resort
Located a 90-minute bus ride from Sapporo/New Chitose Airport, the resort features 37 slopes spread across three mountains: West Mt., East Mt., and Mt. Isola. Hokkaido's largest snow resort, with the finest powder snow and a total distance of 42 km, also has cable cars/cable cars ensuring your convenience. There are tracks with packed snow designed for beginners; Freedom Park, where intermediate and advanced skiers can get carried away with the fun; and an indoor park that takes advantage of the natural topography and loose snow.
installation information
New Chitose Airport
- ADDRESS
- Bibi, Chitose-shi, Hokkaido 066-0012
Sapporo (Edificio Kamori 3)
- ADDRESS
- Kita 4-Jo Nishi 4-chome 1, Chuo-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido 060-0004
Rusutsu Resort
- ADDRESS
- 13 Izumikawa, Rusutsu-mura, Abuta-gun, Hokkaido 048-1711
Niseko Annupuri International Ski Area
- ADDRESS
- 485 Niseko, Niseko-cho, Abuta-gun, Hokkaido 048-1511
Niseko Village Ski Resort
- ADDRESS
- Higashiyama-onsen, Niseko-cho, Abuta-gun, Hokkaido, 048-1592
Niseko Mt. Resort Grand Hirafu
- ADDRESS
- 204 Yamada, Kutchan-cho, Abuta-gun, Hokkaido 044-0081
JR Kutchan Station
- ADDRESS
- Minami 3-Jo Nishi 4-chome 3, Kutchan-cho, Abuta-gun, Hokkaido 044-0033
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FAQs
How do you get to Rusutsu? ›
How To Get To Rusutsu. Rusutsu is located on the North Island of Hokkaido so the easiest way to get here is to fly into New Chitose Airport in Sapporo, which is less than 2 hours from Rusutsu. Depending where you're coming from you can either fly directly into Sappora or via a domestic flight from Tokyo.
What months can you ski Hokkaido? ›When is the Best Time to Visit Hokkaido for ski and snowboarding? The ski and snowboard season in Hokkaido, Japan, commences in the middle of December and runs to March 15th, of course depending on the snow conditions at each individual resort.
How do I get from Rusutsu to Hakuba? ›The cheapest way to get from Hakuba to Rusutsu is to drive and car ferry which costs ¥16000 - ¥25000 and takes 14h 35m. What is the fastest way to get from Hakuba to Rusutsu? The quickest way to get from Hakuba to Rusutsu is to train and fly and Ski bus which costs ¥15000 - ¥44000 and takes 8h 11m.
What is the closest airport to Rusutsu ski resort? ›Chitose Airport (CTS), sometimes referred to as Sapporo Chitose Airport or New Chitose Airport, is the closest airport to Rusutsu ski resort and is Hokkaido's largest.
What prefecture is rusutsu in? ›The most efficient way to travel around most of Japan is by train. Whether you're being whisked through the countryside aboard the famous Shinkansen bullet train or are winding your way up a wooded mountainside in an electric streetcar, trains in Japan are punctual, comfortable, safe, and clean.
What is the fastest way to get around in Japan? ›Bullet train
Japan's bullet trains can reach speeds of up to 320 kilometres per hour and are often the fastest and easiest way to travel between cities. A JR Pass can be used on bullet trains, with the exception of Nozomi and Mizuho services.
The resort is famous for its ski slopes but also offers year-round attractions including an amusement park and golf courses.
What is the coldest month in Hokkaido? ›January. It is the coldest month in Hokkaido. No matter where you are in this vast prefecture, you'll feel really cold. Average temperatures lie around -4°C (25°F).
What is the coolest month in Hokkaido? ›August is the hottest month in Hokkaido with an average temperature of 22°C (72°F) and the coldest is January at -4°C (25°F) with the most daily sunshine hours at 7 in June. The wettest month is September with an average of 171mm of rain.
Will Japan open for 2023 ski season? ›
The Japan ski season 2022-2023 is planned to last until May 7th at Niseko Hirafu, but we probably wouldn't recommend visiting after the second weekend in April. In Hakuba higher slopes tend to offer great spring skiing well into April with more going on in the surrounding area than you would find in Hokkaido.
Is there a direct express train from Shinjuku to from Hakuba? ›The direct Azusa Express train from Shinjuku to Hakuba. Estimated time and cost: 3 hours 41 minutes, ¥8,050 for adults (12 and older) and ¥4,020 for kids between 6-11. Children aged five and under are free if they sit in non-reserved seating.
Which airport is best for Japan skiing? ›If you're heading to the north island of Hokkaido, home to popular ski resorts like Niseko, Furano, and Rusutsu, there's a bullet train that goes from Tokyo to Sapporo, but most skiers choose to fly from Tokyo to Sapporo's New Chitose Airport.
Where is the best place to fly into in Japan? ›Osaka. When looking at the cheapest airports to fly into Japan, Osaka has an extra advantage. Both of the airports servicing the city, Osaka International Airport (ITM) and Kansai International Airport (KIX), offer cheap airfare to Japan. Osaka is one of the biggest, best, and cheapest cities to fly into Japan.
What is Japan's largest snow resort? ›Shiga Kogen is both the largest and highest ski resort in Japan. Boasting the highest chair-lifted ski run in Japan – reaching 2307 metres at Yokoteayama – Shiga is notably higher than the nearby resorts of Nozawa Onsen, Myoko Kogen and Hakuba.
Which Japanese resort gets the most snow? ›- Myoko Kogen. Myoko Kogen in Niigata is one of the regions with the heaviest snowfall in Japan. ...
- Appi Kogen. Situated in Iwate - one of Honshu's Northernmost regions, the region has temperatures averaging much lower than in the Southern Japanese Alps. ...
- Niseko. ...
- Geto Kogen.
Niseko, Hokkaido
Sometimes called the powder capital of the world, Niseko is probably the most well-known ski spot in all of Japan. Regularly frequented by locals and tourists alike, the entire Niseko area is extremely English-friendly.
“Rusutsu” means “a path at the foot of a mountain” in the Ainu language. This resort was named after its location, Rusutsu-mura (village).
Who owns rusutsu? ›Unlike Niseko, Rusutsu is owned in its entirety by NISADE partners Kamori Kanko.
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When did rusutsu resort open? › What is the longest ski run in Rusutsu? ›Mt. Isola's Isola Grand Course: Long Skiing at Rusutsu's Longest Course. The 3.5km long course with diverse slopes is Rusutsu's longest course that is worth every moment. You can go back and ski as many times as you want by using the Isola Gondola.
How do I get from Tokyo to Hokkaido? ›Take the Bullet Train from Tokyo to Hakodate via Hokkaido Shinkansen. The Hokkaido Shinkansen route connects Honshu (the main island of Japan) to Hokkaido, allowing direct access from Tokyo Station to Shin-Hakodate Hokuto Station. The bullet train journey takes approximately four hours and costs 22,690 yen.
What should I wear in Hokkaido now? ›You should wear thermal underwear, a heavy coat or jacket, winter shoes or boots, hats, gloves, ear protection, and other winter accessories. Since it may be warm indoors, multiple layers are recommended so you can easily slip layers on or off depending on the temperature.
Which is colder Hokkaido or Tokyo? ›
Being the northernmost island in Japan, winters in Hokkaido tend to get colder than the rest of the country.
What is the driest month in Hokkaido? ›The driest month is June with just 10 days of rain, on the contrary, the month when it rains the most is January with 23 days of rain. The highest night temperatures could be experienced in August with 18 °C (65 °F), the lowest in January with -7 °C (19 °F).
What month is best in Japan? ›The best time to visit Japan is between March and May and between September and November as it's both warm and dry between these periods. However, the joys of springtime and the iconic blooming of the cherry blossoms in Japan are no secret, which means you'll be sharing the space with plenty of other travellers.
What is the coldest town in Hokkaido? ›The town of Rikubetsu (陸別) is located in the Tokachi area of eastern Hokkaido, the northernmost island of Japan. Rikubetsu is known for being the coldest town in Japan, where the temperature drops down even as low as freezing -33°C (about -28°F) during the coldest months of winter.
What is the coolest month in Japan? ›January. January means winter in Japan, and this month clocks the coldest temperatures of the year. In Tokyo, this means average daily temperatures of around 41°F (5°C). There might be some snow, but in general Tokyo rarely sees any snow accumulation.
What is the best month to visit Japan 2023? ›The best time to visit is between March and April or September and November, while avoiding the capital during the height of summer. During spring and autumn, the weather is milder and less humid, plus there's little rainfall, so weather-wise it's a dream.
What is the earliest ski resort to open in Japan? ›First up is “Snowtown Yeti”. This place is known widely as the ski resort that opens the earliest in Japan - in 2017, their initial opening was a staggering October 6.
What is the best time of year to go to Japan for skiing? ›So when is the best time to ski in Japan? If you're after powder, the best time to visit is January and February. For festivals, the best time to go is from late January till mid-February. If you want to get a great deal and enjoy stunning weather, March and early April is the time to go.
How to get to Rusutsu from Sydney? ›The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Rusutsu is to fly and Ski bus which costs $1,000 - $2,100 and takes 18h 35m. What is the fastest way to get from Sydney to Rusutsu? The fastest way to get from Sydney to Rusutsu is to fly and Ski bus which takes 18h 35m and costs $1,000 - $2,100.
How to get to Tokyo Bay? ›There is no direct connection from Tokyo (Station) to Tokyo Bay. However, you can take the subway to Maihama then take the travel to Tokyo Bay. Alternatively, you can take the walk to Tokyo Station Yaesu, take the bus to Kisarazu Kaneda Bus Terminal, then take the travel to Tokyo Bay.
Is Japan open for skiing 2023? ›
The Japan ski season 2022-2023 is planned to last until May 7th at Niseko Hirafu, but we probably wouldn't recommend visiting after the second weekend in April. In Hakuba higher slopes tend to offer great spring skiing well into April with more going on in the surrounding area than you would find in Hokkaido.
Can I catch a train to Cooma? ›Getting to the Snowy Mountains
NSW TrainLink Regional train and coach services run between Sydney and Cooma, Jindabyne and Bombala, via Canberra. There are services between Sydney and Tumut and Tumbarumba too, via Cootamundra. From Sydney or Canberra services connect to most other major centres.
Sydney Airport is located just 13 minutes by train from the city. Airport Link offers a fast and convenient way to reach the city and suburbs, with trains running approximately every 10 minutes. The station is located at the northern end of the terminal and accessible from the Arrivals level.
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|---|---|---|
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| All Nippon Airways Economy #NH066 | 14:30 - 16:05 | $227 |
| Japan Airlines Economy #JL520 | 17:30 - 19:15 | $186 |
| All Nippon Airways Economy #NH076 | 18:30 - 20:05 | $227 |
Tokyo to Sapporo by Train
Reserved seat fee: ¥11,130 ($100, P5000). Switch to Limited Express Hokuto Line and alight at Sapporo Station. Travel time: 3 hours, 40 minutes. Reserved seat fee: ¥1550 ($14, P700); Unreserved seat ¥1290 ($11.5, P580).
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- If you're up for driving in Japan, rental cars are readily available and offer real flexibility.
- Joining a guided tour is often the best way to get around Hokkaido for many visitors, and lots of fun.
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What is the Golden Route Tokyo? ›A popular course for first time visitors to Japan, The Golden Route will give you a well balanced understanding of Japanese history and culture by covering the ancient capital Kyoto, the historic Hiroshima, the World Heritage Miyajima Island, and the metropolitan Tokyo.
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