NDS - Niseko Direct Shuttle

Niseko Direct Shuttle Bus

The Vale Rusutsu ⇒ Hirafu Welcome Center

Depart The Vale Rusutsu

We are pleased to confirm the operation of the direct shuttle service between the The Vale Rusutsu and Hirafu Welcome Center, starting December 20th. It is about 50 minutes to Hirafu Welcome Center. ①Departure from The Vale Rusutsu at 10:10 ②Departure from The Vale Rusutsu at 18:10 ◇Attraction Points - You can easily travel between the ski resorts of The Vale Rusutsu and Hirafu. - Reservations can be made easily via PC/smartphone. - Since it is prepaid, you can board with just your e-ticket on the day of travel. ※The transportation is a minivan operation.

  • Adult/Child (ages 3+)

    JPY 3,800

  • Infant (ages 2 & under)

    JPY 0

  • Days of Week

    Sun,Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat

  • Duration

    0.8 hours

Highlights

  • POINT

    1

    The transfer from The Vale Rusutsut to The Hirafu Welcome Center takes 50 minutes.

  • POINT

    2

    Reservations can be made easily via PC or smartphone! Ticketless boarding is possible without a ticket!

  • POINT

    3

    The service goes from The Vale Rusutsu to the Hirafu Welcome Center via Rusutsu Resort.

Outline

  • 10:10

    Depart The Vale Rusutsu

    Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure time.

    10:15

    Arrival at Rusutsu Resort.

    Arrival times may vary.

    11:00

    Arrive at Hirafu Welcome Center

    Arrival times may vary.

  • Checkin Times / Locations

    9:55

    The Vale Rusutsu

    Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure time. Please have you E-ticket ready to present upon boarding. ※Please present your voucher to the driver before boarding.

Plan Information

  • What's Included
    • Fare
  • What's Not Included
    • Lift tickets are not included.
  • Requirements
    • Adults and children (ages 3 and up) pay the same fare.
    • One child under 3 years of age may ride on a lap for free per adult.
    • Please call us for any changes or cancellations on the day before or on the day of the event.
    • In the event of a refund, the refund will be made to your credit card, not by wire transfer. Please understand this in advance.
  • Restrictions
    • Passengers who are intoxicated or in poor health are not permitted to board the bus.
    • In case of changes or cancellations, only an e-mail or phone call from the representative (person responsible for the contract) will be accepted.
    • Please note that changes or cancellations from anyone other than the representative will not be accepted.
    • If you wish to change your reservation (date, time, flight, number of people, etc.), please click the “Change/Cancel Reservation” button on the voucher yourself. Please note that changes made less than 7 days prior to the date of the reservation will incur a cancellation fee and the cost of the new reservation.
  • What to Bring
    • Please bring the e-ticket sent to your smart phone.
  • Additional Info
    • Full reservations are required.
    • Please arrive at the meeting place 15 minutes prior to departure time.
    • Operation periods, arrival and departure times, and bus stops are subject to change due to various reasons.
    • Please note that the service may be delayed or cancelled depending on weather and road conditions.
    • The date of receipt will be the date of receipt of the e-mail message.
    • Telephone inquiries will be accepted during our business hours. (Business hours: 9:00-17:00 on weekdays)
    • Please include your reservation number when making inquiries.
    • As the service uses minivans, all luggage will be placed inside the vehicle.
    • The only personal belongings allowed on the bus are ski/snowboard equipment and related items (such as spare clothes).
    • Please note that we cannot accept/store suitcases, large bags, snow scooters, bicycles, or similar items.
    • We do not allow passengers to board while wearing ski boots or hard snowboard boots because they are slippery and pose a safety risk.
    • The vehicles used for the outbound and return trips will not be the same. You cannot leave your hand luggage on the minivan.
  • Cancellation Policies

    0%

    8 days before to 23:59

    30%

    2 days before to 23:59

    40%

    1 day before to 23:59

    50%

    Until start time

    After start time

    100%

    Participation Date

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Time

  • Adult/Child (ages 3+)

    JPY 3,800

  • Infant (ages 2 & under)

    JPY 0