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Access

Kiroro Ski Resort is within easy access of New Chitose Airport and only 2 hours away by public transport.

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.

Yu kiroro access map

From New Chitose Airport to Yu Kiroro

Hokkaido Resort Liner 

  • Booking is mandatory. It is recommended to reserve your seat until 6 p.m. 9 days prior, after that all reservations are subject to availability. 
  • Operated by Hokkaido Access Network
  • Hokkaido Resort Liner 201  Shinchitose Airport (Domestic Terminal 10:20 → Internatinal Terminal 10:30)→ YuKiroro 12:30 → Kiroro Mountain Center 12:35
  • Hokkaido Resort Liner 202 Kiroro Mountain Center 9:25 → YuKiroro 9:30 → Shinchitose Airport (Domestic Terminal 11:40 → International Terminal 11:45)
  • Price (one way): Adult 7,100 JPY, Child (3-11 yrs) 5,500JPY, Infant (0-2 yrs, no seat) Free
  • Operation period: 17 Dec 2022 (Sat.) – 31 Mar 2023 (Fri.) 
  • Booking is mandatory. Book your bus.
  • Meeting point: Please be at bus meeting point at least 10 mins., (from airport 15 mins.) before departure.

Japan Railway + Bus

  • Booking is mandatory for bus 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 operated by Hokkaido Access Network.

<Until April 2>

<From April 3 - until May 7>


Japan Railway + Taxi

  • New Chitose Airport St. to Otaru Chikko Station: approx. 70 mins. by Japan Railway
  • Otaru Chikko Station to Yu Kiroro: approx. 40 mins. by taxi, approx. 8,000 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 ¥35,000. Various types are available. Please contact our reservation team for booking.

From Otaru area to Yu Kiroro

  • Approx. 50mins. by bus operated by Hokkaido Access Network.
  • Booking is mandatory and subject to availability. Early booking is recommended.

<Until April 2>

<From April 3 - until May 7>

From Kiroro Snow World (ski area) to Yu Kiroro

Yu Kiroro Gondola Ski Resort Map
*Please note that Gateway Express Gondola is currently out of operation.

Rent-a-car

To rent a car for your trip, Yu Kiroro recommends these companies. Please contact them directly to reserve a vehicle.

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