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Free bus service from Sapporo! How to get to Rusutsu Resort from various places in Hokkaido!

Publication Date：2020/02/13

Access to ski resorts in Hokkaido

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This article has been published more than a year ago and may differ from the actual information

Rusutsu Resort is Hokkaido's largest winter resort, boasting magnificent scenery and the finest powder snow. With 37 runs, each with its own unique features, for not only beginners but also skiers of intermediate and advanced levels, there’s so much to do and see—even dog-sled and snowmobile adventures!

There are two accommodation facilities: Rusutsu Resort Hotel & Convention and The Westin Rusutsu Resort, both offering a comfortable stay with high-quality food specialties from Hokkaido.

Guests staying at Rusutsu Resort, around two hours by bus from New Chitose Airport or Sapporo, are requested to get off the bus either in front of the north wing of the Rusutsu Resort Hotel & Convention or in front of The Westin Rusutsu Resort. Both are within reach of your destination resort.

The following is a detailed explanation of how to get Rusutsu Resort from major locations in Hokkaido.

Text & Photo：Kawashima Nobuhiro

1: Access from New Chitose Airport to Rusutsu Resort: Big Runs bus service for guests staying at Rusutsu Resort
2: Access from New Chitose Airport to Rusutsu Resort: Resort Liner
3: Access from Sapporo to Rusutsu Resort: "Rusutsu" free shuttle bus service
4: Access from Niseko to Rusutsu Resort
5: Access from Kutchan to Rusutsu Resort

1: Access from New Chitose Airport to Rusutsu Resort: Big Runs bus service for guests staying at Rusutsu Resort

Big Runs is a bus service exclusively for guests staying at Rusutsu Resort's official hotels, There is a fee to ride the bus. Reservations are required at least seven days in advance. Early reservations are recommended if you’re planning to stay at any of the official hotels.

Big Runs bus immediately before departure

Before heading for the bus stop at New Chitose Airport, be sure to go to the meeting place inside the domestic terminal building or international terminal building to sign up for the bus service. The domestic and international terminal buildings are separate and it takes more than 10 minutes to walk from one to the other, but can go back and forth with your luggage cart under cover.

There are several bus stops. Sightseeing buses arrive one after another.

You can sign up for the bus service 20 minutes before departure if you’re arriving on a domestic flight and 15 minutes ahead if arriving an international flight. After signing up, be sure to return to the meeting place at the designated before heading for the bus stop. A staff member will guide you.

The information below explains how to get to the meeting place for passengers arriving on domestic flights, followed instructions for passengers arriving on international flights.

For passengers arriving on domestic flights: Go to the reception counter in front of Arrival Gate 5 on the ground floor of the terminal building.

The Big Runs Counter on the ground floor of the domestic terminal building is the place to sign up for the Big Runs bus service. The counter is in front of Arrival Gate 5, one of the five arrival gates on the same floor. If you exit from any of the four other gates, you have walk to the counter.

Arrival Gate 5, left, is in front of the counter on the right, which is just beside the airport information desk.

There are various brochures on Rusutsu Resort.

The Big Runs Counter is in front of Arrival Gate 5, which is easy to find as it is just beside the airport information desk. If you exit through Arrival Gate 4, turn left and continue 100 meters, and you’ll see the counter on your right. Take care not to be confused on the way, as there are many other counters run by travel agencies, etc.

From Arrival Gates 1, 2 and 3, you have to walk a longer distance. Immediately after passing through one of the these gates, turn left and continue until your find the car rental agency counters, where you then go outside the building to the zone along the bus/taxi lane. Find and follow the yellow path leading to the Arrivals hall on the south side.

Follow the yellow path leading to the Arrivals hall on the south side.

Walk past the taxi stand and continue to the spot where there is a crowd of people. Just beside the spot is the door leading to the Arrivals hall on the south side.

Keep going a little further until you find another spot where there is another door leading inside the building. Just inside through the door is Arrival Gate 4, from where you can continue to the Big Runs Counter as described above. Expect to take 10-15 minutes for the whole trip, especially if you’re carrying a lot of luggage.

Keep in mind that you have to sign up for the bus service at least 20 minutes before departure. Because the arrival gate you use depends on the flight, give yourself plenty of time when scheduling your bus trip.

For passengers arriving on international flights: From the arrival gate, go down one floor to the ground floor of the terminal building.

The Big Runs reception counter is on the ground floor of the international terminal building. To go down one floor from the second floor where the international arrivals gate are situated, walk past in front of Customs and use the elevator on your right. Be sure not to get confused, as there are many other counters run by bus companies and travel agencies on the second floor.

Turn right as you come out through the International Arrivals gate. (You'll come through the door shown in the photo.)

After baggage claim and other procedures, you’ll leave the restricted-access zone through the arrival gate and head to your right. Go past the Lawson convenience store before using an elevator behind you to the right to go down to the ground floor.

On the ground floor, head for the information desk in the center of the building. Just beside a nearby smoking room is the meeting place, which is marked by a pink sign in English. It may be a little difficult to find as there is no counter there. Make sure to arrive at least 15 minutes before the bus you are taking departs. It takes about 5 minutes to get there from the Arrivals gate.

The meeting place is marked by this sign written in English, Korean and traditional/simplified Chinese to ensure passengers from overseas can understand it.

Bus service period

Available every day when the ski resort is open

Travel time to the ski resort

Access to Rusutsu Resort Hotel & Convention
From New Chitose Airport’s domestic terminal: around 120 minutes
From New Chitose Airport’s international terminal: around 130 minutes

Access to The Westin Rusutsu Resort
From New Chitose Airport’s domestic terminal: around 130 minutes
From New Chitose Airport’s international terminal: around 140 minutes

Reservations

Prior reservations required.
Reservations are required by 6:00 p.m. at least seven days ahead of your planned departure. (You may still be able to make a reservation after this deadline, depending on seat availability.)
If you’re staying overnight at accommodation facilities other than Rusutsu Resort, or arriving for a day trip, we recommend using the Resort Liner bus service.

*As of October 2019
*Service periods and other information are subject to change. Check the official website for details and updates to the service period, timetable, fares, etc.

Official website: Big Runs bus service between New Chitose Airport and Rusutsu Resort

2: Access from New Chitose Airport to Rusutsu Resort: Resort Liner

The following explains about Resort Liner, another direct bus service from New Chitose Airport to Rusutsu Resort, including rules for passengers, as well as detailed access information.

Follow the staff member's directions to the bus stop and get on the bus.

This bus, bound for Niseko, stops at Rusutsu Resort before arriving at the terminal. Prior reservations are necessary, but you can still use the service even if you are not staying overnight.
Those who using the bus for a day trip may only get on and off the bus at Rusutsu Resort Hotel & Convention, not at The Westin Rusutsu Resort.

At New Chitose Airport, be sure to arrive at the designated meeting place in either the domestic terminal or the international terminal to sign up for the bus service, rather than going directly to the bus stop, just like you would for the Big Runs bus service.

Passengers arriving on domestic and international flights are all requested to arrive at the meeting place at least 15 minutes before the bus departs.
Please note that the meeting place is different to that for the Big Runs bus service, as explained below.

For passengers arriving on domestic flights: To sign up for the bus service, go to the tour desk for domestic flights situated on the ground floor of the terminal building.

The reception desk for the Resort Liner bus service is situated between Arrival Gate 4 and Arrival Gate 5 on the ground floor of the domestic terminal building. The desk is marked by an orange Hokkaido Resort Liner sign to distinguish it from counters run by other travel agencies, etc. lined up nearby.

After passing through Arrival Gate 4, turn left and continue walking for around two minutes. In the case of Arrival Gate 5, turn right and continue for around one minute. If you exit through Arrival Gate 1, 2 or 3, you’ll need to walk further as mentioned above. Be sure to give yourself plenty of time when scheduling your bus trip.

Several counters run by travel agencies stand side by side. The reception desk is marked by an orange sign.

For passengers arriving on international flights: The meeting place is just in front of the arrival gate on the second floor of the international terminal building.

The reception desk for the Resort Liner bus service is situated on the second floor of the international terminal building. After leaving the restricted-access zone through the Arrivals gate, turn left and keep walking until you arrive at a spot where there are several tour counters standing together. Go to the desk marked with the sign HOKKAIDO RESORT LINER in English. It takes one or two minutes to get there after exiting the Arrivals gate.

Please note that the meeting place is subject to change, so check the bus company’s official website for the latest information.

Meeting place in New Chitose Airport's international terminal (Hokkaido Resort Liner)

Those signs are also written in English, Korean and Chinese.