{"id":2544,"date":"2023-10-19T14:13:20","date_gmt":"2023-10-19T05:13:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/amuse-sports.com\/?post_type=rental&#038;p=2544"},"modified":"2026-10-21T20:07:35","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T11:07:35","slug":"skibus","status":"publish","type":"rental","link":"https:\/\/amuse-sports.com\/en\/rental\/skibus\/","title":{"rendered":"Bus Reservation"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"archive-content js-inview js-fadeup\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<p class=\"catchcopy\">\n      Comfortable and spacious ski bus! <br \/>Access to popular ski resorts with a variety of routes.\n      <\/p>\n<p class=\"text-center\">\n      The bus is by far the best way to get to the slopes <br class=\"pc-only\">\u2014 no need to worry about driving on snowy roads, so you&#8217;ll arrive fresh and ready to ski. <br class=\"pc-only\">Routes run from New Chitose Airport and Sapporo to Tomamu, Niseko, and Rusutsu, <br class=\"pc-only\">plus a Tomamu\u2013Niseko route for resort-hopping. <br class=\"pc-only\">Day-trip buses offer plans with lift tickets included, and onboard Wi-Fi is also a great convenience!\n      <\/p>\n<p>      <!--<br \/>\n\n<p class=\"text-center\" style=\"font-size:12pt; text-align:center; background:#f6e0e0; padding:16px;\">Ski bus reservations open on <br class=\"sp-only\"><strong>Tuesday, October 20, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n--><\/p>\n<div class=\"archive-guide-link row\">\n<div class=\"rental-menu_item col-6 col-md-4 mb-4\"><a class=\"btn btn-outline-primary btn-archive\" href=\"#guide\">User Guide<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"rental-menu_item col-6 col-md-4 mb-4\"><a class=\"btn btn-outline-primary btn-archive btn-no-arw\" href=\"\/en\/rental\/pricelist\/\">Fare List<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"rental-menu_item col-6 col-md-4 mb-4\"><a class=\"btn btn-outline-primary btn-archive btn-no-arw\" href=\"\/en\/faq\/#skibus\">FAQ<\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"item-section\">\n<div class=\"bg-section_inner\">\n<div class=\"archive-content js-inview js-fadeup\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<p class=\"catchcopy\">Fare &#038; Timetable<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-center\">You can check the fare, timetable, and bus stops for each destination of your choice.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"icon-btn-list\">\n<li class=\"icon-btn-list_item\"><a href=\"\/en\/rental\/skibus\/rusutsu\/\" class=\"icon-btn\"><br \/>\n                      <span class=\"icon-btn_icon is-bus\"><br \/>\n                          <svg>\n                              <use xlink:href=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/amuse-sports\/assets\/img\/rental\/icons.svg#bus\"><\/use>\n                          <\/svg><br \/>\n                      <\/span><br \/>\n                      <span class=\"icon-btn_text\">Rusutsu line<\/span><br \/>\n                  <\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"icon-btn-list_item\"><a href=\"\/en\/rental\/skibus\/niseko\/\" class=\"icon-btn\"><br \/>\n                      <span class=\"icon-btn_icon is-bus\"><br \/>\n                          <svg>\n                              <use xlink:href=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/amuse-sports\/assets\/img\/rental\/icons.svg#bus\"><\/use>\n                          <\/svg><br \/>\n                      <\/span><br \/>\n                      <span class=\"icon-btn_text\">Niseko line<\/span><br \/>\n                  <\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"icon-btn-list_item\"><a href=\"\/en\/rental\/skibus\/furano\/\" class=\"icon-btn\"><br \/>\n                      <span class=\"icon-btn_icon is-bus\"><br \/>\n                          <svg>\n                              <use xlink:href=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/amuse-sports\/assets\/img\/rental\/icons.svg#bus\"><\/use>\n                          <\/svg><br \/>\n                      <\/span><br \/>\n                      <span class=\"icon-btn_text\">Furano line<\/span><br \/>\n                  <\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"icon-btn-list_item\"><a href=\"\/en\/rental\/skibus\/tomamu\/\" class=\"icon-btn\"><br \/>\n                      <span class=\"icon-btn_icon is-bus\"><br \/>\n                          <svg>\n                              <use xlink:href=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/amuse-sports\/assets\/img\/rental\/icons.svg#bus\"><\/use>\n                          <\/svg><br \/>\n                      <\/span><br \/>\n                      <span class=\"icon-btn_text\">Tomamu line<\/span><br \/>\n                  <\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"icon-btn-list_item\"><a href=\"\/en\/rental\/skibus\/sapporo\/\" class=\"icon-btn\"><br \/>\n                      <span class=\"icon-btn_icon is-bus\"><br \/>\n                          <svg>\n                              <use xlink:href=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/amuse-sports\/assets\/img\/rental\/icons.svg#bus\"><\/use>\n                          <\/svg><br \/>\n                      <\/span><br \/>\n                      <span class=\"icon-btn_text\">Sapporo Kokusai line<\/span><br \/>\n                  <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"guide\" class=\"bg-section is-ski-rest\">\n<div class=\"bg-section_body\">\n<div class=\"bg-section_inner\">\n<div class=\"archive-content js-inview js-fadeup\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<p class=\"catchcopy\">From Reservation to Boarding<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-center\">\n                  Buses must be booked in advance. Early reservations are recommended as seating is limited.\n                  <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"flow-link\">\n<ul class=\"flow-link-list\">\n<li class=\"flow-link_item\"><a href=\"#step01\" class=\"flow-link_link\">Decide the details of your application<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"flow-link_item\"><a href=\"#step02\" class=\"flow-link_link\">Web Booking<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"flow-link_item\"><a href=\"#step03\" class=\"flow-link_link\">Booking changes and cancellations<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"flow-link_item\"><a href=\"#step04\" class=\"flow-link_link\">On the day of boarding<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div id=\"step01\" class=\"flow-article\">\n<h2 class=\"flow-article-title\">\n                  <span class=\"flow-article-title_num\">01<\/span><br \/>\n                  <span class=\"flow-article-title_text\">Decide the details of your application<\/span><br \/>\n              <\/h2>\n<div class=\"flow-article-body\">\n<ul class=\"list-base\">\n<li>Please confirm your travel dates, destinations, and flight and bus connection times before booking.<\/li>\n<li>If you are renting skis, please also check the store and rental method used.<\/li>\n<li>The names, ages, and genders of all accompanying persons are required to apply.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<dl class=\"notice-box\">\n<dt class=\"notice-box_title\">ATTENTION<\/dt>\n<dd class=\"notice-box_text\">\n                          Please pay attention to the transfer time when boarding the bus departing from New Chitose Airport!<br \/>We are not able to know the transfer time. We are not responsible if you fail to make the transfer.\n                      <\/dd>\n<dd class=\"notice-box_text\">\n<p class=\"u-text-midum\">&lt;Transfer time estimates&gt;<\/p>\n<dl class=\"label-row-box\">\n<dt class=\"label-row-box_title\">Domestic<\/dt>\n<dd class=\"label-row-box_item\">Transfer from plane to bus: 45 min. or more<\/dd>\n<dd class=\"label-row-box_item\">Bus to plane transfer: 60 min. or more<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<dl class=\"label-row-box\">\n<dt class=\"label-row-box_title\">International<\/dt>\n<dd class=\"label-row-box_item\">Transfer from plane to bus: 90 min. or more<\/dd>\n<dd class=\"label-row-box_item\">Bus to plane transfer: 2 hours or more<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/dd>\n<\/dl><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"step02\" class=\"flow-article\">\n<h2 class=\"flow-article-title\">\n                  <span class=\"flow-article-title_num\">02<\/span><br \/>\n                  <span class=\"flow-article-title_text\">Booking on our website<\/span><br \/>\n              <\/h2>\n<div class=\"flow-article-body\">\n<ul class=\"list-base u-mb-l\">\n<li>Ski buses must be booked in advance.<\/li>\n<li>Booking must be made 9 days prior to the boarding date.<\/li>\n<li>To book ski rental and bus together, click the &#8220;Booking all at once&#8221; button.<\/li>\n<li>If less than 8 days prior to the boarding date, bus and ski rental cannot be booked at the same time. In this case, please make reservations for each separately.<\/li>\n<li>Minors who wish to apply must do so with the consent of a parent or guardian.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"u-mb-l\">\n<h4 class=\"simple-title\">&lt;Guidance&gt;<\/h4>\n<p>Booking made through the website can only be made by advance payment. Payment can be made by credit card or pre-payment at convenience stores.<br \/><span class=\"mini\">*If your payment has not been confirmed 9 days before your reservation, your booking will be cancelled.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>                      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/amuse-sports\/assets\/img\/rental\/skibus\/img_pay.png\" alt=\"payment icon\" \/>\n                  <\/div>\n<div class=\"u-mb-l\">\n<h4 class=\"simple-title\">&lt;Completion Notification&gt;<\/h4>\n<p>Upon completion of your booking, a &#8220;Acceptance Complete&#8221; email will be immediately sent to your email address. Please make sure that the contents are correct.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<dl class=\"notice-box\">\n<dt class=\"notice-box_title\">ATTENTION<\/dt>\n<dd class=\"notice-box_text\">\n                          If you do not receive that e-mail, please check your folder and settings, as it may have been marked as spam. If you still have not received the e-mail, your booking may not have been completed. If that is the case, please contact us. We usually respond to inquiries within three business days. If you are in a hurry, please call us during business hours.\n                      <\/dd>\n<\/dl><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"step03\" class=\"flow-article\">\n<h2 class=\"flow-article-title\">\n                  <span class=\"flow-article-title_num\">03<\/span><br \/>\n                  <span class=\"flow-article-title_text\">Booking changes and cancellations<\/span><br \/>\n              <\/h2>\n<div class=\"flow-article-body\">\n<ul class=\"list-base u-mb-l\">\n<li>To change or cancel your reservation, please contact us by phone or email.<\/li>\n<li>In case of change or cancellation, the applicant (person responsible for the contract) must contact us by e-mail or phone. Changes or cancellations by anyone other than the applicant will not be accepted.<\/li>\n<li>Cancellations will be accepted between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. for telephone calls, and on the date of receipt by our company for emails.<\/li>\n<li>Please be sure to call us for any changes or cancellations on the day before or on the day of your booking.<\/li>\n<li>Please note that you will be responsible for any bank transfer charges in the event of a refund.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<dl class=\"memo-box\">\n<dt class=\"memo-box_title no-icon\">Cancellation Fee<\/dt>\n<dd class=\"memo-box_text\">\n                          Ski bus cancellation fees are as follows\n                      <\/dd>\n<dd class=\"memo-box_text\">\n<ul class=\"list-base u-mb-l\">\n<li>7 days to 2 days prior to boarding: <br class=\"sp-only\">30% of the fare<\/li>\n<li>One day prior to boarding: <br class=\"sp-only\">40% of the fare<\/li>\n<li>On the day of boarding (before boarding): <br class=\"sp-only\">50% of the fare<\/li>\n<li>On the day of boarding (after boarding or without notice): <br class=\"sp-only\">100% of the fare<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"attention-text\">*Cancellation policy and fees for ski rentals differ from the above conditions (<a class=\"link-underline\" href=\"\/en\/rental\/item\">see the ski rental page for details<\/a>).<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<dl class=\"notice-box\">\n<dt class=\"notice-box_title\">ATTENTION<\/dt>\n<dd class=\"notice-box_text\">\n                          If the take bus or boarding date is changed less than 7 days prior to the boarding date, the reservation will be cancelled and the above cancellation fees will apply.\n                      <\/dd>\n<\/dl><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"step04\"class=\"flow-article\">\n<h2 class=\"flow-article-title\">\n                  <span class=\"flow-article-title_num\">04<\/span><br \/>\n                  <span class=\"flow-article-title_text\">On the day of boarding<\/span><br \/>\n              <\/h2>\n<div class=\"flow-article-body\">\n<p class=\"u-text-bold u-color-green u-mb-m u-large-text\"><span class=\"u-text-maker\">It&#8217;s ticketless!<\/span> Just give your name and booking number at the reception!<\/p>\n<ul class=\"list-base u-mb-l\">\n<li>Paper tickets will not be issued. Please give your name and booking number to the staff at the reception.<\/li>\n<li>If you are unsure, please forward the email to your smart phone or print out the email screen and bring it with you.<\/li>\n<li>Please confirm the meeting place(bus stop) in advance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<dl class=\"memo-box\">\n<dt class=\"memo-box_title icon-airport\">Boarding from New Chitose Airport<\/dt>\n<dd class=\"memo-box_text\">\n                          Please check in at the reception counter at least 20 minutes prior to departure.\n                      <\/dd>\n<dd class=\"memo-box_text\">\n<div class=\"img-col img-col--col3\">\n<figure class=\"img-col_item\">\n                                  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/amuse-sports\/assets\/img\/rental\/skibus\/img_en001.png\" alt=\"\" \/><br \/>\n                              <\/figure>\n<figure class=\"img-col_item\">\n                                  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/amuse-sports\/assets\/img\/rental\/skibus\/img_003.png\" alt=\"\" \/><br \/>\n                              <\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<dl class=\"memo-box\">\n<dt class=\"memo-box_title icon-hotel\">Boarding from hotels in Sapporo<\/dt>\n<dd class=\"memo-box_text\">\n                          Please wait in the hotel lobby at least 10 min. before departure.\n                      <\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<dl class=\"memo-box\">\n<dt class=\"memo-box_title icon-busstop\">Boarding from locations other than above<\/dt>\n<dd class=\"memo-box_text\">\n                          Please be at the bus stop 10 min. before departure. Bus staff or driver will guide you to the bus.\n                      <\/dd>\n<\/dl><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"section-border-top u-mt-2xl archive-content js-inview js-fadeup\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<p class=\"catchcopy\">User Guide<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"guide-card-archive\">\n<dl class=\"guide-card\">\n<dt class=\"guide-card_title\">Operating Bus Company<\/dt>\n<dd class=\"guide-card_text\">The operating bus company differs depending on the date, route, and line. Please check the list of bus companies arranged by Amusement Hokkaido Co., Ltd.<\/dd>\n<dd class=\"guide-card_text\">\n                      <a class=\"arw-link\" href=\"\/en\/rental\/bus-list\/\">Click here<\/a>\n                  <\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<dl class=\"guide-card\">\n<dt class=\"guide-card_title\">Travel Conditions<\/dt>\n<dd class=\"guide-card_text\">Please check the term by yourself before applying.<\/dd>\n<dd class=\"guide-card_btn\">\n                      <a class=\"btn btn-outline-primary btn-archive btn-icon is-sp-small\" href=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/amuse-sports\/assets\/pdf\/en_yakkan.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Conditions of Travel Agency<br \/>\n                          <span class=\"btn-icon_svg\"><br \/>\n                              <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\">\n                                  <path id=\"icon-pdf\" d=\"M6.275,11.225H7.2V9.15H8.4a.908.908,0,0,0,.925-.925v-1.2A.909.909,0,0,0,8.4,6.1H6.275Zm.925-3v-1.2H8.4v1.2Zm3.225,3h2.1a.9.9,0,0,0,.65-.266.88.88,0,0,0,.275-.659V7.025a.88.88,0,0,0-.275-.659.9.9,0,0,0-.65-.266h-2.1Zm.925-.925V7.025h1.175V10.3Zm3.325.925H15.6V9.15h1.25V8.225H15.6v-1.2h1.25V6.1H14.675ZM4.5,17a1.439,1.439,0,0,1-1.05-.45A1.439,1.439,0,0,1,3,15.5V1.5A1.439,1.439,0,0,1,3.45.45,1.439,1.439,0,0,1,4.5,0h14a1.439,1.439,0,0,1,1.05.45A1.439,1.439,0,0,1,20,1.5v14A1.538,1.538,0,0,1,18.5,17Zm0-1.5h14V1.5H4.5ZM1.5,20a1.439,1.439,0,0,1-1.05-.45A1.439,1.439,0,0,1,0,18.5V3H1.5V18.5H17V20Z\" fill=\"#015ab9\"\/>\n                              <\/svg><br \/>\n                          <\/span><br \/>\n                      <\/a>\n                  <\/dd>\n<p>                  <!--\n\n<dd class=\"guide-card_btn\">\n                  <a class=\"btn btn-outline-primary btn-archive btn-icon is-sp-small\" href=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/amuse-sports\/assets\/pdf\/ryokojoken_tehai.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Arranged Tour & Fee Terms(JP)\n                          <span class=\"btn-icon_svg\">\n                              <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\">\n                                  <path id=\"icon-pdf\" d=\"M6.275,11.225H7.2V9.15H8.4a.908.908,0,0,0,.925-.925v-1.2A.909.909,0,0,0,8.4,6.1H6.275Zm.925-3v-1.2H8.4v1.2Zm3.225,3h2.1a.9.9,0,0,0,.65-.266.88.88,0,0,0,.275-.659V7.025a.88.88,0,0,0-.275-.659.9.9,0,0,0-.65-.266h-2.1Zm.925-.925V7.025h1.175V10.3Zm3.325.925H15.6V9.15h1.25V8.225H15.6v-1.2h1.25V6.1H14.675ZM4.5,17a1.439,1.439,0,0,1-1.05-.45A1.439,1.439,0,0,1,3,15.5V1.5A1.439,1.439,0,0,1,3.45.45,1.439,1.439,0,0,1,4.5,0h14a1.439,1.439,0,0,1,1.05.45A1.439,1.439,0,0,1,20,1.5v14A1.538,1.538,0,0,1,18.5,17Zm0-1.5h14V1.5H4.5ZM1.5,20a1.439,1.439,0,0,1-1.05-.45A1.439,1.439,0,0,1,0,18.5V3H1.5V18.5H17V20Z\" fill=\"#015ab9\"\/>\n                              <\/svg>\n                          <\/span>\n                      <\/a>\n                  <\/dd>\n\n-->\n              <\/dl>\n<dl class=\"guide-card\">\n<dt class=\"guide-card_title\">How to Get Lift Tickets<\/dt>\n<dd class=\"guide-card_text\">Ticket procedures vary by bus and resort.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"list-base\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size:small;\">From New Chitose Airport: Hokkaido Tour Desk<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size:small;\">To Rusutsu: Resort Liner Desk<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size:small;\">To Niseko Grand Hirafu: Desk in Welcome Center<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size:small;\">To Niseko Village: Hilton Desk<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size:small;\">To Tomamu: Bus driver (if getting off at Tomamu The Tower by Hoshino Resorts, Hokkaido Resort Liner Desk on the 1st floor of the hotel)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/dd>\n<\/dl><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-block\">\n<div class=\"archive-content js-inview js-fadeup\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<p class=\"catchcopy\">About Inquiries<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Booking and inquiries via the website are accepted 24 hours a day.<br \/>\n                  Upon successful completion of your booking, an &#8220;Acceptance Complete&#8221; e-mail will be automatically sent to you. If you do not receive that e-mail, please check your folder and settings, as it may have been marked as spam. If you still have not received the e-mail, your booking may not have been completed. If that is the case, please contact us. We usually respond to inquiries within three business days. If you are in a hurry, please call us during business hours.<\/p>\n<div class=\"u-mb-l rental-btn-wrap\">\n                  <a href=\"\/en\/contact\" class=\"rental-btn u-text-center\" data-gtm-label=\"en_\u30a6\u30a4\u30f3\u30bf\u30fc_\u554f\u5408\u305b\u30dc\u30bf\u30f3\"><span class=\"rental-btn_inner\"><br \/>\n                      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/amuse-sports\/assets\/img\/rental\/item\/ico-mail.svg\" alt=\"\" \/><br \/>\n                      Click here for inquiry form<br \/>\n                  <\/span><\/a>\n              <\/div>\n<p>Customer service (0570-001-501) is open during the following hours<br \/>\n                  Nov-Apr\/10:00 am &#8211; 5:00 p.m.  (also open Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays)<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"page-winter.php","acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/amuse-sports.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/rental\/2544"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/amuse-sports.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/rental"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/amuse-sports.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/rental"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/amuse-sports.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/rental\/2544\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":14388,"href":"https:\/\/amuse-sports.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/rental\/2544\/revisions\/14388"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/amuse-sports.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2544"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}