You can choose to reserve a ticket on one of the many bus services or take a private taxi.
Nowadays, Hokkaido is more connected than ever to the world at large. Kiroro is about 90 minutes from New Chitose Airport, serving the Sapporo Metropolitan Area and acting as the gateway to the whole of Hokkaido, has become a major destination for flights to Japan with more than 30 direct flights from 17 foreign locales in China, Malaysia, Russia, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and the United States.
Furthermore, flights to Tokyo are near-constant, with New Chitose to Tokyo being one of the world's most frequently serviced air routes. Airlines servicing the airport include major flag carriers such as Japan Airlines (JAL), Korean Air, Cathay Pacific, and Thai Airways.
Rent-a-car
To rent a car for your trip, Yu Kiroro recommends these companies. Please contact them directly to reserve a vehicle.
- Orix Rent a Car English Chinese Korean
- Toyota Rent a Car
- Times CAR RENTAL English Korean Taiwanese Cantonese
- NICONICO Rent a Car
Link to Shin-Chitose airport official web site for more rent-a-car information.
From New Chitose Airport to Yu Kiroro
Japan Railway + Bus
- Bus booking is mandatory and subject to availability. Early booking is recommended.
- New Chitose Airport to Otaru Chikko Station: approx. 70 mins. by Japan Railway
- Otaru Chikko Station to Yu Kiroro: approx. 50mins. by bus. Book your bus operated by Hokkaido Access Network.
Japan Railway + Taxi
- New Chitose Airport St. to Otaru Chikko Station: approx. 70 mins. by Japan Railway
- Otaru Chikko Station to Yu Kiroro: approx. 45 mins. by taxi (normal sedan only), approx. 9,000 Yen
Private car
- Early booking is recommended. Due to high demand of bookings and peak season, currently reservations for private cars is busy. We apologize for the inconvenience.
- Approx. 120 mins by highway
- Prices from ¥42,000. Various types are available. Please contact our reservation ([email protected]) for booking.
From Otaru area to Yu Kiroro
Bus
- Booking is mandatory for bus and subject to availability. Early booking is recommended.
- Approx. 50mins. by bus. Book your bus operated by Hokkaido Access Network.
Taxi
- Approx. 45 mins. , approx. 9,000 Yen.
From Kiroro Snow World (Ski area) to Yu Kiroro
- Shuttle bus, 3mins.
- Gateway Express, 2mins. *Day time only.
- View Schedule (PDF)
