【2023-24 Winter】 Notice Regarding Free Shuttle Bus

The KTA will again this year operate two types of buses that run within the region to enhance the circulation of visitors for sightseeing purposes during the winter season.

Operation period: 12/9 (Sat.) - 3/20 (Wed.)
　　　　　(Reference: Last year's service period: 12/15 - 2/28)
Route: The last year's route will continue to be used, with some additional stops.
　　　 The route that operates in the Lower District, which was heavily used, will be separated.
Frequency: Scheduled every 10 to 60 minutes (subject to delays depending on roadconditions)
Fare: Free of charge
Hours of operation: Dec-Feb　Regular service days: 8:00-20:00
　　　　　　　　　 　　　　(Extended service days: 8:00-22:00)
　　　　　　　　　March　　Regular service daysdays: 8:00 - 18:00
　　　　　　　　　*Scheduled to operate with reduced frequency in March.
Operation: Yotsuji Jidosha Kogyo Co.

Operation period: 12/9 (Sat) - 3/17 (Sun)
　　　　　　　　(Reference: Last year's service period : 12/15-2/28):
Route: Same as last year
Number of trips: 5 round trips (2 round trips from 3/1 to 3/17)
Fare: Charged
Hours of operation: JR Kutchan to Kabayama: Around 18:30 - 22:00　　　　　　　　 　
　　　　　　　　　(until around 8:00 p.m. in March)
　　　　　　　　　Kabayama to JR kutchan: Around 17:30 - 21:00
　　　　　　　　　(until 19:00 in March)
Operation consignment: Niseko Bus Co.

*Details will be announced as soon as they are finalized.