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Getting to Hanazono

Niseko Hanazono Resort

328-36 Aza-Iwaobetsu, Kutchan-cho, Abuta-Gun
Hokkaido 044-0082 Japan

Check below for the different transport options available to access the resort in summertime (click here for wintertime)


Traveling by Car

The Niseko area is about a 2 to 2.5 hour drive from major cities in central Hokkaido.

Driving in Hokkaido in the summer months is a pleasure, with wide open, well maintained roads, English signage and the option of English navigation systems.

From Sapporo

  • via Niki IC 110km/96min
  • via Akaigawa 98km/115min
  • via Nakayama Pass 93km/116min

From New Chitose Airport

  • via Bifue Pass 111km/123min

Rental cars can be hired from Kutchan, Sapporo or New Chitose Airport and are an inexpensive and convenient option for those who wish to explore the area.

Traveling by Train

Please take the JR Hakodate Line to Kutchan Station (くっちゃん駅) to reach HANAZONO.

From Kutchan Station, it takes about 10 minutes to HANAZONO by taxi.

・New Chitose Airport Station
 ↓ Approx. 40min(JR Rapid Airport Train)
・Sapporo Station
 ↓ Approx. 30min(JR Rapid Airport Train)
・Otaru Station
 ↓ Approx. 70-90min(JR Hakodate Line towards Oshamanbe)
・Kutchan Station
 ↓ Approx. 10min(by taxi)
・Hanazono

For JR route maps, fares and timetables, click on the buttons below.

Traveling by Bus

Buses connecting New Chitose Airport and downtown Sapporo with Niseko and Kutchan are operated by various bus companies.

 

 

Taxi

Taxis are available from the nearest station, Kutchan, with several local taxi companies to choose from.

For more details, please refer to the page below.