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New Chitose Airport is Hokkaido’s gateway to Japan and the rest of the world.
Located 50 km from the center of Sapporo, the airport is accessible by car, bus, and JR between the airport and Sapporo.
Among the many means of transportation, we especially recommend the “Airport shuttle bus”.
The airport shuttle buses offer various advantages, such as a seat on the bus, the ability to check in large luggage, and departures from and arrivals at various locations in the city center and other areas.
We introduce the “convenient points” of such airport buses!
The bus stop is right in front of the arrival gate!
The airport bus stop is right outside the arrival gate for both domestic and international flights.
It is nice to know that there is no need to walk further after your flight.
There is also an information desk in front of Exit 4 for domestic flights (Exit 2 and 3 for Hokuto Kotsu) and on the first floor for international flights, so you can ask about the nearest bus stop to your destination.
Tickets can be purchased from ticket machines or at the ticket counter. (Adults: 1,100 yen one-way, round-trip discount available. Some sections are 1,000 yen and 1,200 yen).
Incidentally, airport buses to Sapporo are operated by Chuo Bus and Hokuto Kotsu.
Leave your luggage and take a comfortable bus ride to Sapporo
There are two to four buses per hour to downtown Sapporo.
Even if you miss the bus, the next bus will arrive within a short wait.
For timetables and other information, click here!
Another advantage is that you can leave your suitcases and other items in the trunk space!
You can spend a relaxing time in the car without having to worry about large luggage.
The bus is also equipped with free Wi-Fi and a power supply for charging smartphones and other devices.
It takes about one hour to get to Sapporo, but if you look up tourist information, you will be there in no time!
For your information, it is mandatory to wear seatbelts on highway buses.
Please be sure to fasten your seatbelt when riding the bus.
Direct access to central tourist attractions, hotels and subway stations
There are 64 stops in the city, and you can go directly to hotels, subway stations, etc. without having to change trains.
You can also get off at a tourist spot and go sightseeing right away!
Major tourist attractions with bus stops include “Odori Park”,”Sapporo Beer Garden (Sapporo Beer Museum)”, and “Sapporo Dome”.
You can also get off at Miyanosawa Station to visit “Shiroi Koibito Park” nearby, and from Maruyama Bus Terminal to access “Maruyama Zoo” and “Mt Moiwa”.
New Chitose Airport has many attractions such as souvenirs and gourmet foods
New Chitose Airport is a major facility that offers a wide variety of souvenirs, specialties, and gourmet foods from all over the country, as well as various entertainment facilities such as hot springs and movie theaters.
Even if you arrive early, you will have no trouble finding something to pass the time!
There are more than 40 restaurants and cafes, where you can enjoy ramen, soup curry, Genghis Khan, seafood, sweets, and other Hokkaido delicacies!
Of particular note is the “Hokkaido Ramen Dojo” where ramen stores line the streets.
In addition to “Sapporo Miso”, “Asahikawa Syouyu（soy sauce）”, and “Hakodate Shio(salt)”, popular stores from Obihiro, Teshikaga, and other areas in Hokkaido have gathered here.
There are also many souvenir stores selling classic sweets and local specialties from various regions.
Not only will you not get lost in choosing a souvenir, but there are so many that you will be at a loss as to what to buy.
Some of the stores even offer products that are only available at New Chitose Airport!
There is also “ROYCE’ Chocolate World,” where visitors can tour a chocolate factory through glass, “Doraemon Wakuwaku Sky Park,” where visitors can enjoy Doraemon attractions, and “New Chitose Airport Onsen,” a hot spring facility with an open-air bath and sauna.
Take advantage of it and enjoy New Chitose Airport!
